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Home My WebLink About20240259.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REALIZING APTITUDES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FORWARD STEPS WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding for the Realizing Aptitudes Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and Forward Steps, commencing upon full execution of signatures, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding for the Realizing Aptitudes Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and Forward Steps, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said memorandum of understanding. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of January, A.D., 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CO ATTEST: dadmi w Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: (�l1tUa1C1._ Deputy Clerk to the Board .. iaVED. : • County Attorney Z Date of signature: KeviRoss, Chair Perry L. Bugle, Pro-Tem Mike Vreeman Scott K. James aine cc: tiSID D 02/2.3/2N 2024-0259 HR0096 Conii%ac+ r D4 7-7lo0l BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Memorandum of Understanding between Employment Services of Weld County and Forward Steps DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: January 23, 2024 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) is requesting to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Forward Steps to implement the Realizing Aptitudes (RA) Program. This program will provide readiness coaching to youth and young adults facing adversity and help build a vision of what's possible for their future. Services provided by RA are robust and span the spectrum of career exposure/exploration to decision making, helping individuals identify career pathways that are a good fit and aligned with high demand industries in CO. Forward Steps will provide all services, materials, and supplies at no cost. The term of this MOU shall be in effect beginning upon execution and for the duration of the partnership between the RA program of Forward Steps and ESWC. What options exist for the Board? Approval of the MOU between ESWC and Forward Steps. Deny approval of the MOU between ESWC and Forward Steps. Consequences: The MOU between ESWC and Forward Steps will not be implemented. Impacts: ESWC will not have this additional resource to broaden and strengthen its services to Weld County residents. Costs (Current Fiscal Year t Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Total cost = This is a non -financial Memorandum of Understanding. Recommendation: • Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross, Chair Lori Seine Pass -Around Memorandum; January 23, 2024 - CMS ID 7769 2024-0259 1/31 oe.(01(1) Memorandum of Understanding This Memorandum of Understanding is made on s)Gnit,y 3I , 2024, by and between Forward Steps, PO Box 3484, Boulder, Colorado, 80307, and the Weld Couy Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County, 315 N. 11th Avenue, Building B, Greeley, CO 80631. The parties hereby bind themselves to undertake a Memorandum of Understanding ("Agreement") under the following terms and conditions: TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be in effect beginning upon execution and for the duration of the partnership between the Realizing Aptitudes (RA) program of Forward Steps and Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC). PURPOSE. The Realizing Aptitudes (RA) program of Forward Steps and Employment Services of Weld County are partnering to provide career development workshops and an opportunity for career coaching to youth and young adults served by ESWC. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Forward Steps shall perform the following obligations: Provide career and stress management workshops. Provide unlimited individual or small group career coaching services to interested students. Provide all necessary career coaching and workshop assessments, supplies, and materials. RA coach will document staff meetings, gather feedback about services provided, and prepare a debrief report at the conclusion of services for consideration by Employment Services of Weld County. Employment Services of Weld County shall perform the following obligations: Liaison with RA coach to provide workshops to students. Liaison with RA coach to identify meeting space for workshops and any career coaching sessions. Liaison with RA coach to provide 1-3 photograph(s) of services provided by RA to be used by The Weld Trust in accordance with the terms of "Communications" section below. OUTCOMES AND EVALUATION. RA evaluates career coaching services using mixed methods including a quantitative pre -post evaluation of the Career State Inventory (CSI) and qualitative inquiry. The CSI is a measure of career decision -making readiness and assesses three dimensions of the career decision state. RA will also provide a customized debrief report to Employment Services of Weld County detailing the program activities, program outcomes, and recommendations. GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP. The RA Program Manager and Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Youth Life Skills Navigators ("Staff') will be the primary points of contact for the partnership. Staff will meet as needed to plan and execute activities included in the Agreement. The Forward Steps executive director and ESWC Youth Employment & Training Supervisor will be available to Staff as needed to provide program direction and any necessary authorizations. DATA USE AND CONFIDENTIALITY. The Realizing Aptitudes program is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRF0l26 ! a � ,� 7 g awarded to the State of Colorado by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This includes funding ow �f - appropriated to the Colorado Workforce Development Council through HB21-1264. As such, RA employees are required to gather demographic information and eligibility documentation from each individual served including name, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, education level, address, documentation of eligibility or a self -attestation form (Appendix B). Forward Steps wil not externally release any identifying information or specific career -related information of any individual served under this Agreement, beyond entry into Connecting Colorado for grant purposes, unless the individual(s) provide expressed consent. RA coach(es) will release career - related data and reports to ESWC staff as requested. ETHICS AND CONFIDENTIALITY. Forward Steps adheres to the National Career Development Association Code of Ethics. Forward Steps will not release any identifying information or specific career related informatioi of any student served under this Agreement. RA coach may release career related information and reports to the Employment Services of Weld County staff at their discretion. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP. Forward Steps will provide all services, materials, and supplies at no cost. No provision of this Memorandum of Understanding shall require Weld County to incur any financial liability in the performance of its duties. COMMUNICATIONS. Per the grant agreement between Forward Steps and The Weld Trust, Forward Steps must obtain one photograph of services provided and photographic release form. (Appendix A). ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing and signed by both parties. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado. BY: SIGNATORIES. This Agreement shall be signed on behalf of Forward Steps by Jennifer Falkoski, Executive Director, and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of Employment Services of Weld County. Forward Steps: By: Jennifer Falkoski (Jan 17, 2024 16:41 MST) By: Jennifer Falkoski, Executive Director Date: Jan 17, 2024 iL11 4;‘1 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: ,-®' lirk to the Board - � � �~ Kevin D. Ross, Chair , A „ 3 , Deputy Cle ' to t - Boa 2024 Appendix A (2/2021) yap THE WELD W TRUST AUTHORIZATION TO USE OR DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION TO PUBLISH OR PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE ❑ EMPLOYEE ❑ MODEL o OTHER Name (print): Purpose: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Email: REQUESTOR: The Weld Trust 815 8th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-350-6052 in one: o I am the Identified Individual listed above and I am providing this authorization on my own behalf, OR o I am the legally authorized personal representative of the Identified Individual listed above and make this authorization on the Identified Individual's behalf. The Undersigned hereby authorizes The Weld Trust: (Initial all provisions that apply) 1. Use the Identified Individual's name in connection with any electronic or print publications (including but not Iimited to newspapers, television and/or radio broadcasts, books, brochures, magazines, video recordings, and web and/or social media sites) for publicity, scientific or educational purposes in such manner and at such times and in such places as The Weld Trust or the person authorized by The Weld Trust shall determine. 2. Use any quotation and comment made verbally or recorded by The Weld Trust noted above concerning the Identified Individual and such Individual's medical case or personal story. 3. Take and reproduce in photographic or digital form pictures, slides, and audio/video recordings of the Identified Individual in connection with the diagnosis, care, and treatment (including surgical procedures) or employment/departmental functions. The Weld Trust shall own unrestricted rights to all materials produced. 4. Use such pictures, slides and audio/video recordings in any electronic or print publication (including but not limited to newspapers, television and/ or radio broadcasts, books, brochures, magazines, video recordings, and web and/or social media sites) for publicity, scientific or educational purposes in such manner and at such times and in such places as The Weld Trust or the person authorized by The Weld Trust shall determine. I understand that if information is disclosed to a third person, the information can no longer be protected by state and federal regulations, and may be redisclosed by the person or organization that receives the information. I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time, except to the extent that action based on this authorization has already been taken. Requests must be in writing. Unless I revoke this authorization earlier, it will expire two years from signature date or as specified: I fully release The Weld Trust, its employees and agents, and business associates from any legal responsibility or liability for disclosure of the above images and information to the extent indicated and authorized herein. Signature of Patient, Employee or Model Date Signature of Legal Representative or Parent (If under 18 years) Relationship to Patient/Model or description of Authority to Act for Individual Eligibility Criteria — Disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic • Resides within a qualified census tract • Household iruome below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines • Receives or qualifies for one of the following federal assistance programs: o CHIT - Children's Health Insurance Program o CCE - Child Care and Development Fund o Medicaid - The federal health insurance program for low-income residents o HTF- Housing Trust Fund o TAIFF' - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families o SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program o NSLP - National School Lunch Program o SBP - Survivor Benefit Plan o Medicare Part D - The component of Medicare responsible for covering prescription drugs o SSI -Supplemental Security Income o Head Start - A federal program to support the children of low-income families prior to school o WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children o Section 8 - A voucher program designed to help low-income residents access housing o LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program o Pell Grants - Tuition assistance for low-income students Individuals/families who do not meet the above requirements could sign a self -attestation form shown below. SLFRF Eligibility Self -attestation form This document must be retained for 5 years from date of signature: "I attest that I have experienced an economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lost or adverse changes in employment, increased food or housing insecurity, was formerly incarcerated, had to withdraw from college after March 13, 2024 or suffered another form of economic loss." "I certify under penclty of perjury that the above information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also understand the information provided is subject to verification, and falsification of any of the information provided above is grounds for termination from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Act (SLFRF) program and may result in action to recover expenditure of SLFRF funds made on my behalf." Describe Circumstances Name: Signature Date _ SIGNATURE REQUESTED: Weld/Forward Steps draft M O U Final Audit Report 2024-01-17 Created: 2024-01-17 By: Windy Luna (wluna@co.weld.co.us) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAA1h2I6gxFcFeuZABycAHomDhZDzK-0xaO "SIGNATURE REQUESTED: Weld/Forward Steps draft MOU" H istory ,t Document created by Windy Luna (wluna@co.weld.co.us) 2024-01-17 - 11:29:11 PM GMT P4 Document emailed to jfalkoski@forwardsteps.org for signature 2024-01-17 - 11:30:08 PM GMT n Email viewed by jfalkoski@forwardsteps.org 2024-01-17 - 11:36:08 PM GMT 4 Signerjfalkoski@forwardsteps.org entered name at signing as Jennifer Falkoski 2024-01-17 - 11:41:52 PM GMT ere Document e -signed by Jennifer Falkoski (jfalkoski@forwardsteps.org) Signature Date: 2024-01-17 - 11:41:54 PM GMT - Time Source: server 0 Agreement completed. 2024-01-17 - 11:41:54 PM GMT Powered by Adobe Acrobat Sign Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name * FORWARD STEPS Contract Name * FORWARD STEPS (NEW MOU) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Entity ID* @00047997 Contract ID 7769 Contract Lead * WLUNA Q New Entity? Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Contract Lead Email Department Project # wluna@weldgov.com;cob bxxlk@weldgov.com Contract Description * FORWARD STEPS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY. NON FINANCIAL MOU. TERM: BEGINNING UPON EXECUTION FOR THE DURATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP. Contract Description 2 PA WILL ARRIVE TO CTB WITH THIS CMS ENTRY: ESTIMATED: 01/26/2024. Contract Type * Department AGREEMENT HUMAN SERVICES Amount * $0.00 Renewable YES Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Email CM- HumanServices@weldgov. com Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL DGOV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date * 02/07/2024 Due Date 02/03/2024 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date * 12/06/2024 Renewal Date * 02/07/2025 Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 01/24/2024 01/25/2024 01/25/2024 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref* AG 013124 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 01/31/2024 Hello