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Approve Core Services Program Plans I and II for Allocation of 2025-2026 Core
Child Welfare Services, and Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and
Human Services Advisory Commission to Sign
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 the Core Services Program Plans I and II
for Allocation of 2025-2026 Core Child Welfare Services from 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, to the Colorado Department of Human
Services, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending June 30, 2026, with
further ierms and conditions being as stated in said plans, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plans, 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 Core Services Program Plans I and II for Allocation of 2025-2026 Core
Child Welfare Services from 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, to the Colorado Department of Human Services, be, and hereby is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair, Jamie Ulrich, Director of the
Department of Human Services, and Stacey Casteel, Human Services Advisory
Commission, be and hereby are, authorized to sign said plans.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 27th day of August, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: 2025-2026 Core Services Plan I and Plan II
DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: August 19, 2025
PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department has developed the 2025-2026 Core
Services Program Plans I and II, that summarize the services that will be provide by Weld County
through Core Services funding in accordance with the rules of the State Department of Human
Services. These Plans represent year two (2) of a three (3) year Core Plan cycle and is effective for the
period contract year June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
The Department is requesting approval to submit the Core Services Program Plan I and II to the State.
If approved by the State, the Plans will be administered in accordance with their provisions and the
provisions of the State Department rules.
What options exist for the Board?
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Core Services Plan I and II.
• Deny approval of 2025-2026 Core Services Plan I and II.
Consequences: The Department will not be able to submit the Core Services Plans to the
State for approval.
Impacts: The Department will not receive funding for 2025-2026 Core Services which may
result in Weld County clients not having access to needed services.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years):
• Total SFY 2025-2026 Core Services allocation = $6,121,006.00
• Funded through State Core Services (Family Preservation) Funding.
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Recommendation:
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Core Services Plan I and II and authorize the Department Director
and Chair to sign electronically.
Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck
Scott K. James
Jason S. Maxey
Lynette Peppler
Kevin D. Ross
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COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth & Families
Department of Human Services
Core Plan Template
(Last Revised 03/04/2025)
CORE SERVICES PLAN
SECOND YEAR OF A THREE-YEAR PLAN
SFY 2024 - 2025
SFY 2025 - 2026
SFY 2026 - 2027
Weld
COUNTY(IES):
Please complete all REQUIRED sections of the plan template and any additional sections that
may pertain to your county Core Services Program. Once complete, upload a copy of this plan
into Docusign to route for signatures.
REQUEST FOR STATE APPROVAL OF PLAN
Signatures from the Human Services County Director(s), Boards of County Commissioners, and
Placement Alternatives Commission are required. ***If the Board of County Commissioners has
granted signing authority to the Human Services County Director, please note that on the
Board of Commissioners signature line.
This Core Services Plan is hereby submitted for Indicate county name(s) and lead county if
this is a multi -county plan, for the period contract years June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026,
fiscal years July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
The Plan includes the following:
• Completed "Statement of Assurances" (Required);
• Completed "Core Plan II" (If Applicable);
• Completed "County Designed Service" for EACH Program (If Applicable);
• Completed "Core Service Availability Per Program Area" (Required);
• Completed "County Staff Funded With Core Services Program" (If Applicable);
• Completed "Overhead Cost" (If Applicable); and
• Completed "Combined Core Budget" (Required).
This Core Services Program Plan has been developed in accordance with the Colorado
Department of Human Services rules and is hereby submitted to the Colorado Department of
Human Services, Division of Child Welfare for review and approval. If the enclosed proposed
Core Services Program Plan is approved, the Plan will be administered in conformity with its
provisions and the provisions of Code of Colorado Department of Human Services rules.
If the proposed plan is not approved, Division of Child Welfare staff will advise the county of
needed revisions and a subsequent re -submission by the county is required for final approval.
• The primary contact person for the Core Services Plan is Name of Primary Contact;
• The primary contact person can be reached at telephone number Primary Contact
Phone Number;
• The primary contact receives e-mail at Primary Contact Email Address; and
• The primary contacts business address is Primary Contact Business Address.
In the event the primary contact person is not available, the secondary contact person is
Name of Secondary Contact and they can be reached at Secondary Contact Phone Number or
Secondary Contact Email Address.
CORE SERVICES STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES
Indicate county name(s) and lead county if this is a multi -county plan County(ies) assures
that, upon approval of the Core Services Program Plan the following will be adhered to in the
implementation of the Program:
Core Services Assurances:
• Operation will conform to the provisions of the Plan;
• Operation will conform to state rules;
• Core Services, provided or purchased, will be accessible to children and their families who
meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Rule Volume 7, at 7.303;
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• Operation wilt not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, sex, national
origin, religion, age or mental/physical disability who applies for or receives services
through the Core Services program;
• Services will recognize and support cultural and religious background and customs of
children and their families;
• Out-of-state travel will not be paid for with Core Services funds;
• All forms used in the completion of the Core Services Plan will be state prescribed or state
approved forms;
• Core FTE/Personal Services costs authorized for reimbursement by CDHS will be used only
to provide the direct delivery of Core Services;
• The purchase of services will be in conformity with State purchase of service rules including
contract form, content, and monitoring requirements;
• Core Services Program expenditures will not be reimbursed when the expenditures may be
reimbursed by some other source set forth in Rule Volume 7, at 7.414,B;
• Information regarding services purchased or provided will be reported to the State
Department for program, statistical, and financial purposes;
• Alt providers of Core Services (through the purchase of service contracts) must be registered
with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). The provision of Life Skills is
the only exception to this mandate;
• County staff are responsible for monitoring their Program provider payments and for
ensuring the county and providers are following all statutory and regulatory requirements;
• All Core Services are made available, based on the need of each child/youth/family; and
• All contracts for services using Core Services Program funding will include all of the required
language of the attached contract template.
If two or more counties propose this plan, the required signatures below are to be completed
b��� c,,ounty, as appropriate. Please attach an additional signature page as needed.
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Signature, CHAIR, PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION DATE
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CORE SERVICES PLAN II (IF APPLICABLE)
Is your County submitting a Core Services Plan II? Yes
What is a Core Services Plan II?
A Core Services Plan II is an option for counties that demonstrate need in the prior fiscal year by being over-
spent in their Core Allocation and wish to request funds in excess of the current allocation. If a county meets
this criteria, they should complete a Core Services Plan II that outlines only the desired additional/expanded
services planned if there are additional funds available. If the funding will be used for a County Designed
service/program not detailed in the current Core Services Plan, additional information must be provided.
Procedure to submit a Core Services Program Plan, Part II:
1.Access the Core Services Plan II document via this [LINK]
2.Download and save a copy of the Core Services Plan II to your system; and
3.Complete the sections outlined in the document and email the completed Plan to Amy Sciangula
(amy.sciangula®state.co.us) and Yerson Padilla (yerson.padilla@state.co.us)
***There is no guarantee that funds will be available for Core Services Plan II. CDHS tracks the submission of
Core Services Plan II and will notify the county if funds are available and all or a portion of their Core Services
Plan II will be approved.
COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth & Families
Department of Human Services
COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICES NARRATIVE SECTION
(IF APPLICABLE)
County Designed Services are approved on an annual basis and are submitted as part of a county's Core
Services Plan. To be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted yearly and
approved by the State Department.
Given that County Designed programs are not standardized across counties, it is important to provide
detailed information as outlined below.
The information listed below is to be completed for EACH County Designed Service and included in the
County(ies) Core Services Program Plan. Volume 7 - Core Services Program begin at 7.303
Service Name: Housing Stability Case Management
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)? Housing Stability
Case Management will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions: Housing Stability Case
Management
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
The Housing Stability team works to support families experiencing housing instability with obtaining
or retaining safe and stable housing. All work within this program is to strengthen the family/protect
children, prevent out -of -home placement, or to return children to their home or permanent
caregiver. Case managers assist customers with one or more of the following:
• Budgeting
• Connecting to local housing resources
• Developing strategies to increase income
• Providing mediation with landlords and modeling how to effectively communicate with
landlords
• Teaching customers about tenant rights
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
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Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child
Return children in placement to their own home
Unite children with their permanent families
Provide services that protect the child
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county? The Housing Stability Case
Management program is unique to the community through the provision of housing specific case
management services that focus on eviction prevention or rapid re-entry into housing after
temporary homelessness or couch surfing. Case Managers work to support families with housing
stability or re-entry, connection to employment and financial services and supports, housing
navigation, eviction prevention strategies, and life skills surrounding maintaining housing. This level
of individualized case management is otherwise not available within the community, though other
community partners provide housing support for people facing chronic homelessness or program
specific housing case management, such as a shelter case management program.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access Weld County Staff will provide this service. No new Trails service
detail is needed.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility- Families who meet
program 3, 4, 5, or 6 eligibility requirements are eligible for Housing Stability support.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames Housing Stability case
management is provided on average from six (6) to nine (9) months but is not to exceed twelve (12)
months. It is the goal that families will engage with case management and create an individualized
plan that works for their unique household. Plans are created with every family and no items are
included on the plan without family agreement and buy in.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards- Housing Stability
Case Managers will work with up to 30 families at a time.
10 Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Housing Stability Case Managers require a high school diploma or GED; however, the team typically is
hired at the bachelor's degree level. Both team members currently hold a bachelor's degree. The
team has been trained in:
• Housing stability practices
• Trauma informed budgeting
• The Colorado Homelessness Management Information System
• Up to date community housing resources
• Tenant rights.
• How to review lease agreements, connecting to and accessing public assistance, and
mediation with landlords.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
are Household Management Competency and Resource Access Competency.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$26.84-$33.99 per hour plus benefits.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to Core
use? This program cannot be funded through Medicaid.
Service Name: Prevention Services Program
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
- Prevention Services Program will be available to households involved with PA3 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? Prevention Services Program.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11
The Prevention Services Program is a county -wide intensive case management system to meet the needs
of families at risk of involvement with child welfare or youth services.
Specific Family Services are developed to incorporate access to existing community services and the
development of new service alternatives to address:
Drug and alcohol concerns
Mental and behavioral health needs
Mediation and/or mentoring needs
Educational and employment concerns
Truancy concerns
Juvenile delinquency behavior
Parenting education and support
Developmental needs
Barriers to stable income and housing
Services include comprehensive and individualized case management and may include psychosocial groups
that focus on preventive education and support.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet (can be more than one)?
Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
r Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
r Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
r Provide services that protect the child.
r "To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement, or to live with either a
relative or kin if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement
on a permanent basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is innovative for Weld County. Weld County has been operating a prevention services
program for a number of years which has helped provide support and services to families within the
Weld County community.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail already
in Trails? 7.303.2 Access
Weld County Staff will provide this service. No new Traits service detail is needed.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
The eligible population for these services wilt include:
- Families who are not involved with an open PM Youth Services, PA5 Child Protection or PA6 Youth In
Transition Case with children or youth currently in school if 18 years of age or younger, who are at
risk of child welfare or youth services involvement and who agree to intervention that focuses on the
family unit, as well as the needs and aspirations of the family.
- Families who meet the eligibility rules and requirements for the specific funding stream utilized.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Individual participation time frames will vary based on the family's level of involvement with Weld
County and their specific needs.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
Number of cases per worker, up to 35 active cases.
Number of workers for the program, there are currently six (6) Community Case Managers.
Worker to supervisor ratio is currently 8:1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
At a minimum, Qualified Full Time Employees (FTEs) must have a bachelor's degree or higher,
complete and maintain CDHS caseworker certification, and complete the Strengthening Families'
Protective Factors Framework training.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
At a minimum, The Prevention Services Program will: Whenever possible, prevent families who are at
risk of child welfare involvement and are willing and open to services, from entering the child welfare
system or having a youth become adjudicated through the juvenile justice system.
Successfully reduce the use of high -cost services, such as out -of -home placement, detention, or Division
of Youth Services (DYS) commitment.
Keep families together through a better utilization of existing community resources to avoid the opening
of a case in the child welfare or juvenile justice system.
Increase families' protective factors.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode)?
-$7085.00/Month per FTE
-$7567.21 /month per FIE (Weld County Public Health Department)
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? What is the process
the county will follow to confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance,
or another entity prior to Core use?
This service cannot be funded by Medicaid or private insurance since it wilt be performed by Weld
County Employees.
Service Name: Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5
and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions
Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services will provide immediate in-person/in-home response to
families, youth and children, in crisis, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. A "crisis"
is further defined as a situation or circumstance, usually acute (recent) in nature, which breaks down
the normal functioning of an individual and/or family, and results in the inability of the individual
and/or family to resolve the crisis through normal coping behaviors, or without immediate
intervention.
The primary goal of the services is to prevent out -of -home placement of youth and/or child(ren) and
provide families with the services they need to maintain their youth and/or child(ren) in their home.
Services may also be used for crises occurring during reunification.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
"To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative or
kin if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a
permanent basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
These services can be innovative as providers are creating and adapting services on a regular basis to
meet the needs of the families in Weld County. These services are available throughout the majority
of Weld County. However, because Weld is a large county with many rural areas, it can be difficult to
get some services to the outlying communities on a consistent basis.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Weld County contracts with various providers for Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
The eligible population for these services will include:
Families with open Program Area 3, 4, 5 or 6 cases with Weld County and children (and their families)
identified as eligible for Core Services based on their imminent risk of out -of -home placement due to
one or more factors as defined in Volume 7.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Individual participation of families will vary based on the referred family's level of involvement with
Weld County, and their specific needs. Initial services will be immediate with follow-up occurring for 45-
60 days.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
- Number of cases per worker, five (5)- seven (7) cases per clinician at any one time.
Number of workers for the program, and number of workers varies per program and need.
Worker to supervisor ratio. <6:1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Qualified Crisis Intervention staff will have a bachelor's degree or higher and demonstrate the knowledge,
training and expertise to conduct Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services. Service provider will also
be familiar with Trauma Informed Care principles and practices.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
- Help prevent out -of -home placement of youth and/or child(ren).
- Provide families with the services they need to maintain their youth and/or child(ren) in their home.
- Provide families with the services they need to continue the reunification process with their youth
and/or child(ren) in their home.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
Average of $130.00/hour.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
Most non -therapeutic crisis and stabilization services are not covered by Medicaid or Private Insurance
at this time. The Weld County Clinical Care Coordination team reviews all Core funded service
requests and works with our contracted providers to determine the appropriate level of support
needed in the home and if there is Medicaid or Private Insurance covered option, then those are
explored and approved prior to utilizing Core funding.
Service Name: Mental Health in Schools
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Mental Health in Schools will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions Mental Health in Schools.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Mental Health in School services are provided for students with emotional disabilities and students on the
autism spectrum in grades 6-12. Students with emotional disabilities and students on the autism spectrum
will receive services in separate classrooms set up specifically for their needs.
Each student shall:
Receive individual or dyad -based "tutorial" sessions in English /Language Arts, Math and Reading based
upon their skill level, as well as their individual learning pace and style.
Receive a minimum of three (3) sessions daily with the student, teacher and/or teaching assistant to
provide direct instruction, review material, reinforce skill development, and prepare for an exhibition,
test or mastery -of -material assessment.
Rotate through independent work, teacher -directed tutorials, technology -based activities and small
group reinforcement sessions.
Receive curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards.
Receive individual and/or group counseling as prescribed by the student's Individualized Education
Program (IEP).
Model for Students with Autism. Each student shall participate in:
Discrete Trail Training (DTT): An intensive 1:1 where students are engaged in trails of demands which
focus on expanding the repertoire of language development.
Social Skills Lab: A small group opportunity for social skills application utilizing an interactive activity
that requires them to use greetings, requesting, and sharing skills in order to complete the activity.
Independent Play and Leisure: An independent station that allows students to engage in an age -
appropriate item for a set duration of time to increase their ability to learn a variety of functionalities
and maintain independence.
Natural Environment Teaching (NET): A small group setting in which students have an opportunity to
practice their greetings, requesting, sharing, play, and leisure skills to use in a less structured
environment.
Activity Schedules: An activity that requires students to independently complete visual performance
and fine motor tasks when guided by a visual schedule in order to prepare students for an academic
or workplace setting.
Life Skills: An individualized plan of skills that focuses on everyday functional activities to increase
successful home and community generalization.
Motor Lab: A sequence of progressive skills, which increase fine and gross motor abilities.
Services Shall also include:
Development, implementation and tracking of Individualized Education Plan 9.
Personalized, tutorial -based target and interactive instructional approaches to meet all student IEP
goals provided by one certified teacher and an instructional aide per classroom.
Classroom utilization of technology to supplement teacher -guided instruction. Classroom desktop
computers are equipped with word recognition and speech -to -text software, and AlphaSmart
keyboards. iPads and large screen calculators are provided as necessary.
An intensive behavior modification system designed to minimize classroom disruptions and maximize
learning is implemented, supported by positive reinforcement techniques and student incentives.
Social skills' training is infused throughout the school day, to help students develop the skills and self-
confidence needed to function well both interpersonally and intrapersonally.
A flexible curriculum is utilized that holistically educates challenging students while conforming to
the home district's unique curriculum and instruction standards.
Renaissance Learning STAR Assessments are used to both monitor progress and inform daily
instruction.
An expansive array of transition services is provided, including:
the use of a Transition Planning Inventory.
training in financial independence/management.
Training on the use of transportation resources.
Development of good work habits.
Community involvement for the purposes of career readiness, exposure to occupations/industries,
and volunteer activities.
Exploration of and preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities.
End -of -year outcome measurements relating to pre and post -text academic achievement, attendance,
behavioral level summary, standardized test scores, and positive trends working LRE and IEP progress
are provided to referral entity.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the family
and/or protect the child.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin if
the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is not considered innovative as it has been used successfully for a number of years across
the state. However, this service is not available in Weld County directly. The majority of the providers
for this service are located in the Denver Metro area and associated with residential facilities.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Weld County contracts with various providers for Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
Students in grades 6-12, with emotional disabilities and/or students on the autism spectrum, who are at
risk of out -of -home placement.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Services will be provided as long as the child or youth is
determined to meet that level of service intervention.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
number of cases per worker,
- Teacher to Student Ratio = 1:2.5.
- number of workers for the program varies on need.
- worker to supervisor ratio <6:1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with demonstrated teaching experience and credentialing.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
A minimum of 93% of students will transition successfully to their mainstream home school environment
(if applicable).
AR Students wilt:
Acquire academic skills in reading and writing.
Acquire skills in obtaining and managing information, solving problems, thinking critically, and
communicating effectively.
Acquire specific information concerning the principles of the physical and biological sciences.
- Understand specific events and the broader context of social studies, the historical record of human
achievements and failures, and current social issues.
Become effective and responsible contributors to the political decision -making processes of the
community, state, country and world.
Play a greater role in his/her educational environment.
Acquire awareness of career opportunities and to acquire knowledge necessary for further
education.
Acquire an understanding of and the ability to form responsible relationships with a wide range of
people.
Acquire the capacities for playing satisfying and responsible roles in family life.
Acquire the knowledge, habits, and attitudes that promote personal and public health, both physical
and mental.
Acquire the ability and the desire to express himself/herself creatively in one or more of the arts, as
well as in other education disciplines, and to appreciate the creative expressions of other people.
Develop an understanding his/her own worth, abilities, potential, and limitations.
Enjoy the process of learning and acquire skills necessary for a lifetime of continuous learning and
adaptation to change.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$100.00-$120.00/Day.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
Therapeutic costs can be covered by Medicaid or private insurance. Educational costs can be covered
by the school district or the County. The Weld County Clinical Care Coordination team reviews all
Core funded service requests and collaborates with our contracted providers to determine the
appropriate level of support needed in the home, When Medicaid or Private Insurance covered options
are available, these are explored and approved prior to utilizing Core funding.
Service Name: Foster Care Consultation (Foster Care/Adoption Support)
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Foster Care Consultation will be available to households involved with PA4 and PA5cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions Foster Care Consultation.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
This program provides foster care consultative services in the areas of (1) consultation and foster parent
support specific to a child placed in the home, (2) mandated corrective action consultation specific to a
child placed in the home, and (3) mandated critical care consultation specific to a child placed in the
home. Through consultation, foster care children are being maintained in the lowest level of care and
least restrictive setting when out -of -home placement is necessary.
4. Which Core Goal wilt the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
D.
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Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
Foster Parent Consultation is utilized by Weld County to help ensure we can maintain children and
youth at the least restrictive setting. This is widely available to all of our foster placements.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
This service is provided by various licensed mental health professionals/agencies.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
These services are open to any child or youth placed in a Weld County foster home.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Foster children are referred for the service through the assigned County Foster Care Coordinator.
Duration is initially three (3) months with the option to review the service for renewal through the
staffing team.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
The number of cases per worker varies and is dependent upon the availability of the provider and the
need for services at any given time.
Worker to Supervisor ratio 1:1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Master's level clinician, or higher, with extensive experience and training in the area of foster care and
Child Welfare.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
Family Conflict Management". The foster family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and
disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away, status offenses and delinquent
behavior.
"Parental Competency". Foster parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with the
children placed in the home and provider care, nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection, instructions,
and supervision.
"Academic, Behavioral and Emotional Competency". Children involved in school or day treatment
settings will demonstrate ability to meet school requirements, to control behavior, and to control and
communicate feelings.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$100.00-$150.00 an hour.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
This service is not eligible for Medicaid or private insurance funding. There are other possible funding
sources that can be used and the Weld County Clinical Care Coordination team reviews each of those
requests to ensure any alternate funding is used prior to accessing Core funding.
Service Name: High -Fidelity Wraparound Services
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
High -Fidelity Wraparound Services will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6
cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
D Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
D Unite children with their permanent families.
D To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
High -Fidelity Wraparound services is a newer service that Weld County has brought in-house to help
support the families we work with.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Weld County Employees will provide this service.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
Children and adolescents who are involved with multiple systems (e.g. mental health, child welfare,
juvenile/criminal justice, education, community centered boards), who have mental and behavioral
health challenges, neurobiological, and/or substance use problems; who may be at risk for high levels of
care, and/or out -of -home placement; or are aging out of DHS care.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Participation in the HFW Program is voluntary and can be accessed as many times as necessary
throughout the lifetime of the child(ren).
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
Number of cases per worker.
- Wraparound Facilitators can be assigned up to ten (10) families.
Number of workers for the program, and worker to supervisor ratio.
Worker to Supervisor ratio.
- Four (4) HE.
- 4:1
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Wraparound Facilitators must have successful completion of a bachelor's degree in a human behavioral
science field or other appropriately related field. They must possess Colorado Caseworker Certification
or obtain it within first twelve (12) months of employment, and they must possess Colorado
Wraparound Facilitator Credentialing or obtain it within first twelve (12) months of employment.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
"Family Conflict Management": The family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and
disagreements contributing to child maltreatment and delinquent behavior.
"Parental Competency": Parents will show ability to provide appropriate care and maintain sound
relationships with their children.
"Resources Access Competency": Parents will demonstrate ability to obtain help when needed.
- "Personal and Individual Competency": Families will show awareness in terms of self-esteem,
victim awareness, management of one's own history and assuming responsibility for one's own
behavior.
"Competence in Maintaining Sobriety": Household members will be able to maintain sobriety
and/or develop relapse prevention planning
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
Five (5) Wraparound Facilitators and One (1) Supervisor $667,382.00/Year.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
This service can be eligible for Medicaid funding but is not funded by private insurance. The Weld
County Wraparound program has worked with State and Medicaid officials to become fully
credentiated and are currently exploring how to bill Medicaid for these services.
Service Name: Kinship Consultation and Support
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Kinship Consultation and Support will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions Kinship Consultation and Support.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
This program provides kinship consultation services in the areas of (1) consultation and kinship parent
support specific to a child placed in a kinship home, (2) corrective consultation specific to a child placed
in a kinship home, and (3) critical care consultation specific to a child placed in a kinship home. Through
consultation, children placed in kinship care are being maintained in the lowest level of care and the least
restrictive setting when out of home placement is necessary.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is innovative to Weld County and available to all kinship families in the county who have
an open case with Child Welfare.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Weld County Kinship Coordinators.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
The population served is any child placed in a Weld County kinship home.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Kinship children are referred for the service through the assigned Kinship Care Coordinator. Duration is
initially three (3) months with the option to review the service for renewal through the staffing team.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker.
Forty to fifty (40-50) Cases.
• Number of workers for the program.
Three (3) Kinship Coordinators.
One (1) FTE Supervisor.
• Worker to supervisor ratio.
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10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
The Kinship Care Coordinators must have a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of
professional caseworker experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services
agency or a master's degree in social work.
Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators.
Family Conflict Management: The kinship family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and
disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away, status offenses and delinquent
behavior.
Parental Competency: Kinship parents will show the ability to maintain sound relationships with the
children placed in the home and provide care, nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection, instructions
and supervision.
Academic, Behavioral and Emotional Competency: By supporting kinship providers, children will
remain in a stable placement and therefore be able to demonstrate the ability to meet school
requirements, to control behavior and to control and communicate feelings.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
Five (5) Kinship Care Coordinators and One (1) Supervisor.
The cost is $536,577.00/Year.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
This service is not eligible for payment through Medicaid or private insurance.
Service Name: Mediation
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Mediation will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions Mediation.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Mediation serves as a means to assist parties in reaching successful agreements on various issues that will
help progress their case and limit litigation.
• When possible, mediation will assist parties to reach agreements that can advance the case and reduce
litigation.
• If full agreements cannot be reached by the participating parties, mediation will aid in bringing the
parties closer to resolution, which can limit the issues in court and provide the foundation for a better
working relationship among the parties.
4. Which Core Goal wilt the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is considered innovative and available to families involved in Child Welfare.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Various providers will provide the service.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
Families with open Program Area 3, 4, 5 or 6 cases with Weld County.
Children (and their families) identified as eligible for Core Services, based on their imminent risk of
out -of -home placement due to one or more factors as defined in Volume 7.
Community partners working to develop effective treatment and prevention plans for children
and/or families.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Individual participation of families will vary based on the referred family's level of involvement with
Weld County, and their specific needs. Potential timeframes may range from two (2) to four (4) hours
per scheduled mediation session.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker,
Up to six (6) mediations per month.
• Number of workers for the program.
1 worker.
• Worker to supervisor ratio.
1.1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Service provider must be an attorney -at -law in good standing, with extensive experience and/or training
in mediation, Dependency and Neglect and Family Law. Service provider must agree to accept calls
directly from the Court to schedule mediations as needed.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
- Mediation will assist parties to reach agreements that can advance the case and reduce litigation.
- Mediation wilt aid in bringing the parties closer to resolution, which can limit the issues in Court and
provide the foundation for a better working relationship among the parties.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$250.00/hour.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use? This service is not eligible for payment by Medicaid or private insurance.
Service Name: Mentoring
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Mentoring will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions: Mentoring.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Connecting youth and family with resources in the areas of parenting, pregnancy, mental health
concerns, drug and alcohol treatment, and alternative educational opportunities.
Advocating for youth and teaching youth accountability and responsibility for behaviors.
Teaching youth skills which foster independence such as job skills, goal setting, and development.
Assisting youth in identifying alternative outlets for self-destructive behavior, as well as assessing risks
and developing plans to make positive choices in difficult situations.
Engaging the youth in pro -social activities, interests and plans which promote a positive self-image
and expand upon those experiences to increase positive peer associations.
Assisting youth with compliance of system expectations including probation, community service,
electronic home monitoring, court appearances, school attendance, and other requirements.
Encouraging youth to participate in recommended programs, such as therapy, as well as processing
any barriers to participation.
Providing youth with opportunities and discussion to strengthen self-esteem, communication skills,
and coping strategies while building hope and intermediary steps towards long-term goats.
Guiding youth to increase communication with parents and adult supports through utilization of
positive resources.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
➢ Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
)> Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
➢ Return children in placement to their own home.
➢ Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
v To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is considered innovative and is accessible in Weld County and many of the surrounding
counties.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Various service providers wilt perform this service. A Trails service detail already exists.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
Children and youth, age five (5) to eighteen (18), who are at risk of out -of -home placement.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
A minimum of one (1) time per week for up to six (6) months.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker
Two (2) to Three (3) cases at any given time
• Number of workers for the program.
Four (4) to Five (5) workers
• worker to supervisor ratio.
5.1
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with demonstrated youth mentonng experience and/or
knowledge of the Strengthening Families TM' Protective Factors Framework.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
- Youth will demonstrate progress towards goals as defined by the referral source This may include
increased attendance at school, improved personal hygiene, secunng employment, or other
demonstrated progress as it relates to the specific goals of the referred youth
- 85% of the youth who successfully discharge from services will continue to reside at home, or in a
least restrictive setting, and will have not entered the juvenile justice system at the time of
discharge
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$80 00-100 00 per hour.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund theservice through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
Providers who are contracted with Medicaid can provide mentonng services We have several large
providers who can bill Medicaid but many of the smaller providers are not able to utilize Medicaid
funding The Weld County Clinical Care Coordination team reviews all Core'funded service requests
and works with our contracted providers to determine the appropriate level of support needed in the
home and if there is Medicaid or Private Insurance covered option, then those are explored and
approved prior to utilizing Core funding.
Service Name: Clinical Care Coordination Program
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) isjthe service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
The Clinical Care Coordination Program will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6
cases
2 What is the name of the'service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions Clinical Care Coordination
Program
3 Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Clinical Care Coordinators, are highly trained and licensed staff who assist families and caseworkers in
navigating through the Mental Health System and Medicaid process. They provide mental health clinical
expertise and oversight to assist caseworkers in accurately assessing factors contnbuting to intrapsychic,
'social and/or family dysfunction of children/ youth and their families They complete mental health
assessments and wntten reports on children in the custody of Weld County using standardized assessment
instruments, including the CANS on youth at nsk of out -of -home placement, to determine the appropnate
level of care. The coordinators meet with families in person when possible or via phone call to best
understand their needs and determine where in the process their services might be within the Medicaid,
system They then coordinate with the Regional Accountable Entities (RAE) to work on best service options
for those families They also appeal decisions if the county disagrees with a determination, or if the family
disagrees,'and walks them through the process working in the best interest of the child
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
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D
Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is innovative and to our knowledge, no other counties utilize licensed mental health
providers in a similar program.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Weld County Staff will provide this service. No new Traits service detail is necessary.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
The population served are all families who are either entering the child welfare system or who have been
in the child welfare system with an open case and who have need of assistance for navigation of the
mental health system. There are also times the coordinators assist with PA 3 prevention cases to prevent
a family from coming into the child welfare system.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Services may be provided up to eighteen (18) months.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards `
• Number of cases per worker,
Fifteen to twenty (15-20) cases.
• Number of workers for the program.
Three (3) Mental Health Navigators and
.2 FTE Supervisor
• Worker to supervisor ratio.
3:1
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
The Clinical Care Coordinator must have a master's level degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related
field. In addition, the Clinical Care Coordinator must be a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist within two years
of accepting the positions and have at least two years full-time work experience as a Social Worker,
Case Worker or Mental Health Counselor.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
The Clinical Care Coordinators enhance the ability for parents and children to access mental health
services in a timely manner by helping them to navigate the mental health system, assisting with the
Medicaid process and assessing, and the type of mental health service that is most appropriate to meet
the needs of the parents and children.
Parental Competency: Appropriate mental health services will increase parental competency and
personal and individual competency. As parents access treatment to address their mental health
concerns, they will be more likely to build and maintain sound relationships with their children and
provide appropnate care.
Personal and Individual Competency: As parents engage in mental health services to address trauma,
prior victimization and self-esteem issues, they become better equipped to establish physical and
emotional boundanes for themselves and their children, and assume responsibility for their behavior
Children who access mental health treatment will develop healthy self-esteem and the skills necessary
to positively interact with family and peers while maintaining physical and emotional safety for
themselves.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
- 20% Supervisor ($66,252 00/Year).
- Three (3) FT Clinical Care Coordinators ($399,463.00/Year)
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
This service is not eligible for Medicaid or private insurance funding.
Service Name: Nurse Consultation Program
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)7
The Nurse Consultation Program will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases
2 What is the name of the service or program? Nurse Consultation Program
3 Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
As part of the Nurse Consultation Program, the nurse will
Be available to accompany caseworkers on home visits to assess medical, environmental, and
psychosocial needs as appropnate
Provide care management, monitonng, education, basic nursing interventions such as medication
administration, setting up medication boxes and other needed interventions.
Provide services in -home, as applicable, and promptly and appropnately respond to any medical issues
that arise dunng the provision of services.
Provide education and training for caregivers to include, but not limited to, basic daily care skills,
medical equipment usage and maintenance, medical/behavioral health monitoring and other areas
specific to the medical needs of the child.
Continually assess foster parents' or caregivers' capacity to appropriately care for the child's needs
to keep the child safe and enhance child's well-being.
Participate in Family Team Meetings to provide medical expertise as requested.
Assist in the development of the treatment plan goals and services for medically fragile children and
their families.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet (can be more than one)?
D Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
D Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
D Return children in placement to their own home.
D Unite children with their permanent families
D Provide services that protect the child.
D To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their "permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a
relative/kin if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement
on a permanent basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is innovative for Weld County, and it is unknown what similar services are available in other
counties.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Creative Nursing LLC will provide the service and a Trails service detail already exists.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
The population served are high risk infants and children who have high medical needs and their families
who have an open Child Welfare case.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Services may range from a one-time intervention up to six (6) months of intensive services.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker.
Fifteen to twenty (15-20) Cases
• Number of workers for the program.
Two (2) FTE Nurses.
• Worker to supervisor ratio.
.1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Nurses will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Specialized training will include child abuse and
neglect, motivational interviewing, counseling regarding risk reduction for use of alcohol, drugs and
tobacco, and knowledge of early childhood development and other emotional and health related needs.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
Nurses will help families to achieve elements A through G set forth in 7.303.18. In addition to these
elements, this service wilt help children achieve permanency more quickly, shorten length of stay in
placement and prevent out of home placement. The Nurse Consultation Program will be evaluated on
the following measure:
At least 95% of children who are in home with nurse involvement should remain home.
- At least 90% of the children in Weld County foster homes who have nurse involvement should
maintain placement or return home.
100% of the prevention cases the nurse is involved with, will not enter child welfare anytime during
the nurse engagements.
- 90% of children in Weld County foster homes who return home, and who have had nurse
involvement, will not re-enter placement.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$130.00 an hour.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? What is the process
the county will follow to confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance,
or another entity prior to Core use?
This service is not currently eligible to be funded through Medicaid. The Weld County Clinical Care
Coordinator team reviews and monitors these referrals. This service is often used as a short-term
triage while the team works on getting Medicaid Care Coordination in place for the family to use.
Service Name: Post Permanency Services
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Post Permanency Services will be available to families with open PA6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? Post Permanency Services.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) Family Resource Division's (FRD) Post
Permanency Support Program provides ongoing outreach, one on one consultation, community resource
referral and case management services for adoptive, allocation of parental responsibilities (APR), and
guardianship families. The main goal of the program is to support families in remaining intact and healthy.
Using a strengths -based approach, the Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators develop and maintain
supportive relationships with families from the time they are matched with children and through the
child's eighteenth 18th birthday, as long as they remain the legal responsibility of the participant guardian.
Through implementation of the evidenced based Trust Based Relational Intervention model, the Adoption
Support and Resource Coordinators provide training and individualized support to ensure families have
the skills and tools needed to successfully parent children who may have experienced trauma and toss. In
addition, they assist families in maneuvering systems and accessing resources which are necessary to
ensure safety and meet the specific needs of each child. This often includes advocacy and assistance in
obtaining specialized educational, physical and mental health services, behavioral and social skills
interventions, therapeutic services and specialized parent coaching.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet (can be more than one)?
Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
D Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
v Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their "permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a
relative/kin if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement
on a permanent basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is considered innovative. It is unknown how many counties provide this level of support to
post -adoption families.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail already
in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Weld County Staff will provide this service.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
Families who are adopting, have APR/guardianship, or who have adopted from WCDHS (whether they
reside in Weld County or elsewhere), and families who have adopted elsewhere who currently reside in
Weld County are eligible to participate in the program. Participation in the Post Permanency Support
Program is voluntary and can be accessed as many times as necessary.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
This service is available to all adoption and APR/Guardianship cases until the child reaches the age of
eighteen (18).
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker,
Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators are available as a resource for all
adoptive families and can work with up to twenty (20) active families at a time.
• Number of workers for the program.
Two (2)FTE.
• Worker to supervisor ratio.
8.1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators must meet the minimum professional and educational
requirements for Colorado Social Caseworker outlined in Volume 7.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
The Post Adoption Support Program works with families to design individualized Family Service Plans
which assist families in building skills in the following:
"Family Conflict Management": The family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and
disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away, status offenses and delinquent
behavior.
"Parental Competency": Parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with their children
and provide care, nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection, instructions, and supervision.
"Resources Access Competency": Parents will demonstrate ability to obtain help from the community
and within the local, state, and federal governments.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
$285,480.00/Year -Two (2) FT Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? What is the process
the county will follow to confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance,
or another entity prior to Core use?
This service is not eligible for Medicaid or private insurance funding.
Service Name: Role Model Mentoring (Child Mentoring and Family Support)
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Role Model Mentoring wilt be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? Role Model Mentoring.
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Role Model Mentoring (RMM) works with youth who have lost or been abandoned by a parent. Youth
involved in the program progress through a level system that incorporates activities, interactions, and
events that build self-esteem, explore the youth's interests, and build leadership skills.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet (can be more than one)?
D Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
D Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
Return children in placement to their own home.
D Unite children with their permanent families.
Provide services that protect the child.
D To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their "permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a
relative/kin if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement
on a permanent basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is innovative and only available in the Northern Colorado area.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail already
in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Paid in Full, Inc. is the provider of this service and a Trails service detail already exists.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
Any youth who has lost or been abandoned by a parent, including youth in foster or kin placement.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Individual participation of families wilt vary based on the referred family's level of Involvement with
Weld County, and their specific needs.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker,
Up to seventy-five (75) youth per year; unduplicated.
• Number of workers for the program, and
One (1) worker.
• Worker to supervisor ratio.
1:1.
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with demonstrated youth mentoring experience and/or
credentiating, and completion of the Strengthening Families" Protective Factors.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
Better utilization of strengths within the family to promote protective factors.
Increased attendance rates of children and youth in school.
85% of the youth who successfully discharge from the program will continue to reside at home, in a
least restrictive setting, and wilt have not entered the juvenile justice system at the time of
discharge.
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
Up to $3,060 if the youth completes all four (4) levels within the program.
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? What is the process
the county will follow to confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance,
or another entity prior to Core use?
This service is currently not eligible for funding through Medicaid or private insurance. The Weld
County Clinical Care Coordination team reviews all Core funded service requests and works with our
contracted providers to determine the appropriate level of support needed in the home, and if there
is Medicaid or Private Insurance covered option. Those are explored and approved prior to utilizing
Core funding.
Service Name: Teamwork, innovation, Growth, Hope and Training- TIGHT (Reconnecting Youth)
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? No
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
TIGHT will be available to households involved with PA3, 4, 5 and 6 cases.
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions
Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Hope and Training- TIGHT (Reconnecting Youth)
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11 Program Goals
Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Home and Training (TIGHT) is a collaborative effort involving Youth
Services in the Child Welfare Division and the Employment Services Division. The goal of TIGHT is to delay
or eliminate the need for out -of -home placement by exposing participating youth to a variety of projects
within their community. These include educational opportunities, pro -social activities, and exposure to
life skills topics such as financial literacy, job readiness, soft skills, and other information to help them
be successful independent young adults. These projects promote a healthy growth in self-esteem and a
sense of community, with the hope that participating youth identify and choose positive alternatives in
their community.
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
➢ Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and strengthen the
family and/or protect the child.
➢- Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
➢ Return children in placement to their own home.
➢ Unite children with their permanent families.
➢ Provide services that protect the child.
➢ To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their permanent
families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive placement, guardianship,
supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption placement or to live with a relative/kin
if the goal for the child in the Family Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent
basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
This service is innovative and only available in Weld County.
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service detail
already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
Collaborative effort between Child Welfare and Employment Services Divisions in Weld County DHS. No
new Trails service detail is necessary.
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
The target population for this service is youth ages fifteen to seventeen (15-17) at risk of out -of -home
placement, who exhibit delinquent/maladaptive behaviors, primarily truancy issues and expulsion from
school.
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
Youth participate in the program for various lengths of time; each individual situation is different.
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
• Number of cases per worker.
TIGHT Crew, 8 youth: l Supervisor
• Number of workers for the program.
Two (2)-FTE (Crew Leaders).
.5 FTE (Team Leader) .
• worker to supervisor ratio.
1:3 (FT/PT)
10. Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or equivalent in rule).
Team Leader has a bachelor's degree in human services, six (6) years of experience working with youth,
and two (2) years supervisory experience. Crew Leaders have high school diploma or GED and two (2)
years Human Services experience working with youth.
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance Indicators
"Family Conflict Management". The family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and
disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away, status offenses and delinquent
behavior.
"Parental Competency". Parents will be supported in developing household structure, increased
monitoring and supervision of their youth, and the development of clear rules and consequences.
Furthermore, parents will be empowered with skills and resources needed to independently address the
difficulties that arise with their youth.
"Personal and Individual Competency". Families will show awareness in terms of self-esteem, victim
awareness, peer relationships enhancement, establishing appropriate physical and emotional
boundaries, demonstrating assertive behavior and assuming responsibility for one's own behavior. Youth
will demonstrate an ability to seek positive alternatives and positive choices.
12.What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
Two (2) Youth Programs Crew Leaders- ($167,699.00).
WCYCC Supervisor (1 FTE)- ($111,849.00).
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes, why is the
county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the county will follow to
confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity prior to
Core use?
This service is not eligible for Medicaid or private insurance funding due to being provided by Weld
County staff.
CORE SERVICE AVAILABILITY PER PROGRAM AREA
Using the chart below, identify what program area populations will be captured under your Core Services for each Service:
SERVICE
Included
(Prevention)
in
(PA3)
Included
(Youth
in
in (PA4)
Conflict)
Included
in (PA5)
(Adoption
Included
disruption,
in
at
(PA6)
risk
FYIT)
of
Home
-Based
Intervention
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intensive
Family
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Therapy
Sexual
Abuse
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Treatment
Day
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Treatment
Life
Skills
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
County
-Designed
Service (Optional)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
SEA
- (Special
Economic Assistance)
Yes
.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Aftercare
Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mental
Health
Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Substance
Abuse
Treatment
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reminders:
• Definition of services that may be included in Core Services Programs - Volume 7.303.1.
• Definition of service elements that may be included in Core Services Programs (Collateral, Concrete, Crisis Intervention, Diagnostic and
Treatment Planning, Hard, Therapeutic) Volume 7.303.14.
• Special Economic Assistance is limited to no more than $2,000 per family, per 12 -month time frame, in the form of cash and/or vendor
payment to purchase hard services.
• Any services or service elements that are eligible for coverage by Medicaid, private insurance, or another entity shall not be paid for
with Core dollars. Core may only be used when private insurance and/or other funding sources are exhausted, insufficient, or
inappropriate (7.304.662) and the service is needed to prevent out of home placement or to facilitate a return home from out of home
placement.
COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth & Families
Department of Human Services
COUNTY STAFF FUNDED BY THE CORE SERVICES PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
County(ies): Weld
How many county staff are funded using your county's Core Services Allocation? 30.5
Total
Using the list below, please document the total number of FTEs according to what area of
child welfare they spend the most time working in.
Example: FTE job duties include 50% Family Engagement funded through Core and 50% Intake
funded through Child Welfare Block. Only list the Family Engagement portion of the position.
Position
Total
Number
of
FTEs
Program
Area
Example: Family
Engagement
.50
PA3
Family
Engagement
Facilitators
5
PA3,
PA4,
PA5,
PA6
Clinical
Care Coordinator
4.5
PA3,
PA4,
PA5,
PA6
Life
Skills
16
PA5
Post
Adoption
Services
2
PA6
3
PA3,
PA4,
PA5
TIGHT
I
number
of
county
through
staff
funded
Core:
30.5
Total
CORE SERVICES PROGRAM
OVERHEAD/PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION COST for CORE
SERVICES STAFF
***OPTIONAL PAGE - ONLY USE IF YOUR COUNTY WISHES TO CLAIM OVERHEAD/PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION COSTS***
1. DIRECT SERVICE
a. Total Core Services salary/Fringe/Travel/Operating Costs of Line
Core Service Workers and their Immediate Supervisors
b. Formula Percentage Allowed for Overhead/Program Administration Costs
8%
c. Provided Service Overhead/Program Administration Costs (A X B)
2. PURCHASED SERVICE
a. Purchased Service Dollar Amount
b. Formula Percentage Allowed for Overhead/Program Administration Costs
$0 - 50,000 = 5%; $50,001 -100,000 = 4.9%
c. For each $50,000 (in total expenditure) increase, the Overhead /Program
Administration decreases by .1 %.
d. Allowed Amount for Overhead/Program Administration Costs (A X B)
e. Base Overhead/Program Administration Cost Allowed $500.00
f. Purchased Service Overhead/Program Administration Costs (C + D)
3. TOTAL OVERHEAD? PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION COSTS (1C + 2F)
Formula to determine overhead/program administration cost by service:
Step 1: Total provided service cost (by service) x 8% = provided service overhead/program
administration cost
Step 2: Total purchased service cost (by service) x % listed in 2B = Y, $500 divided by number of
purchased service = Z, then Y + Z = overhead/program administration cost
Step 3: Provided service overhead/program administration cost plus purchased service overhead cost
equals total overhead/program administration cost
COMBINED BUDGET / CORE SERVICES PROGRAM
County(ies):
CFMS
Code
applicable):
(N/A
Function
if
not
Service
Name:
80/20
Allocation
Percentage
100%
Allocation
Percentage
1700/1800
Home
-Based
Intervention
11.10%
8.6%
1710/1810
Intensive
Family
Therapy
0.10%
0
1740/1840
Sexual
Abuse
Treatment
3.70%
3.5%
1730/1830
Day
.
0.40%
0
Treatment
1720/1820
Life
Skills
45.40%
34.8%
1747/1725
County
-Designed
Service (Optional)
38.30%
14.9%
1855
SEA
- (Special
Economic Assistance)
0
3.7%
Aftercare
Services
1.0%
0
1845
Mental
Health
Services
0
25.8%
1850
Substance
Abuse
0
8.7%
Treatment
percentage
each
column
The
for
must
100%
100%
Totals:
total
100%
*** CFMS Function Codes 17xx denotes 80/20 allocation and 18xx denotes 100% allocation funded Core Service
COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth & Families
Department of Human Services
RESOURCE LIST
1. Example Purchase of Service Contract (Google Doc)
2. Example SFY 2025-2026 Core Services Plan (Google Doc)
3. SYF 2025-2026 Core Services Plan II Template (Google Doc)
4. Volume 7 - Child Welfare (12 CCR 2509-4 )
5. Volume 7 - Overview of Child Welfare Services (12 CCR 2509-1)
6. Volume 7 - Child Welfare Services (12 CCR 2509-4)
7. Core Services Handbook (Google Doc)
8. Docusign Visual Guide (Goggle Doc)
COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth & Families
Department of Human Services
CORE SERVICES PLAN II
SECOND YEAR OF A THREE-YEAR PLAN
SFY 2024 - 2025
S FY 2025 - 2026
S FY 2026 - 2027
Weld
COUNTY(IES):
Please complete the REQUIRED Core Services Plan II Budget page. If the Core Services Plan II
funding is used for a County Designed service/program not detailed in the SFY 2025-2026 Core
Services Plan, please complete the Core Services Plan II County Designed Service page for each
service.
• County Designed Service page IF NECESSARY
• Core Services Plan II Budget page REQUIRED
Counties that have overspent their Core allocation from the previous year may qualify for Core
Services Plan II Funding. A Core Services Plan II is submitted annually in addition to the Core
Services Plans. The purpose of Core Services Plan II is to provide counties with additional
funding to provide additional Core Services. If counties are interested in submitting a Core
Services Plan II, they must submit the Core Services Plan II along with the Core Services Plan.
Counties will be notified of their Core II Plans status and funding by the Colorado Department
of Human Services' Division of Child Welfare Core Services team. Please consider applying only
if you meet eligibility.
Core Services Plan II
County Designed Service
If the funding will be used for a County Designed service/program not detailed in the current
Core Services Plan, additional information below must be provided:
Service Name:
Is this an Evidence -Based Service (IV -E Clearance House)? Select from dropdown
1. What Program Area(s) is the service available through (e.g. PA3, 4, 5, or 6)?
2. What is the name of the service or program? 7.303.1 Definitions
3. Describe the service and components; define the goals of the program 7.303.11
Program Goals
4. Which Core Goal will the County Designed Service meet? This can be more than one.
D Focus on the family strengths by directing intensive services that support and
strengthen the family and/or protect the child.
➢ Prevent out -of -home placement of the child.
➢ Return children in placement to their own home.
D Unite children with their permanent families.
D Provide services that protect the child.
➢ To return children in placement to their own home or to unite children with their
permanent families" is defined as return to the home of a parent, an adoptive
placement, guardianship, supervised independent living placement, foster -adoption
placement or to live with a relative/kin if the goal for the child in the Family
Services Plan is to remain in the placement on a permanent basis.
5. Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county?
6. Who will provide the service? Is a new Trails service detail necessary or is the service
detail already in Trails? 7.303.12 Access
7. Define the eligible population to be served. 7.303.13 Program Eligibility
8. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames
9. Define the workload standard for the program. 7.303.16 Workload Standards
10 Define the staff qualifications for the service (e.g., Social Caseworker I/Ill or
equivalent in rule).
11. Which performance indicators will be achieved by the service? 7.303.17 Performance
Indicators
12. What is the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode).
13. Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? If yes,
why is the county seeking to fund the service through Core? What is the process the
county will follow to confirm the service cannot be covered by Medicaid, private
insurance, or another entity prior to Core use?
Core Services Plan II
BUDGET PAGE
SFY 2025-2026
CFMS
Function
Code
Service
Name
Total
Funds
80/20
1700
Total
Abuse,
(Core,
Substance
Health)
Funds
1800
Mental
SEA,
100%
funds
How
will
be
used?
the
TOTAL
FUNDS
1700/1800
Home
Intervention
Based
S 250,000.00
$250,000
1710/1810
Intensive
Therapy
Family
S
-
1720/1820
Life
Skills
5 274,000.00
$274,000
1730/1830
Day
Treatment
_
S -
.
S
4
1740/1840
Sexual
Treatment
Abuse
/
S 30,000.00
$30,000
1855
Special
Assistance
Economic
S
10,000.00
I
$10,000
1747
(Community
County
Services
Services
Family
Services
Child
Family
RMM;
Care/Adoption
Support
Consultation;
Therapeutic
Services
Parent
Mediation;
Mentoring)
Foster
Consultation;
Design
Support
Support-
-Foster
-Kinship
-
-
Purchased
Compass;
Kinship
Based
and
Parent
I
S 88,000.00
$ 88,000.00
Mentoring
$652,000
TOTAL
CFMS Function Codes 17xx denotes 80/20 funded Core Service
CFMS Function Codes 18xx denotes 100% funded Core Service
CFMS Functions Codes for Family Stability Services will be determined by funding source.
Contract Form
Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID*
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF @00003650
HUMAN SERVICES
Contract Name*
II New Entity?
Contract ID Parent Contract ID
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CORE 9859
SERVICES PROGRAM PLAN I AND II SFY 2025-26)
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract Lead *
WLUNA
Requires Board Approval
YES
Contract Lead Email Department Project #
wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl
k@weld.gov
Contract Description*
NEW CORE SERVICES PROGRAM PLAN I AND II FOR SFY 2025-26 AS PREPARED BY THE DHS DIVISION OF CHILD
WELFARE. PLAN WILL BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED VIA DOCUSIGN. THE DEPARTMENT'S ALLOCATION FOR YEAR
2025-26 IS 56,1 21 ,006.00.
Contract Description 2
FINAL PLAN WILL BE SENT FOR CHAIR TO SIGN VIA DOCUSIGN. PA ROUTING WITH THIS ENTRY. BOCC AGENDA
PLACEHOLDER SET FOR 8/27'25.
Contract Type * Department
APPLICATION HUMAN SERVICES
Amount *
$6,121,006.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department Email
CM-
HumanServices@weld.gov
Department Head Email
CM-HumanServices-
DeptHead@weld.gov
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL
D.GOV
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date *
08 27 2025
Due Date
08,23 2025
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
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Review Date*
04 , 30/2026
Committed Delivery Date
Contact Type Contact Email
Renewal Date
Expiration Date*
06/30/2026
Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head
JAMIE ULRICH
DH Approved Date
08;25,2025
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
08'27 2025
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
08; 25/2025 08/25,2025
Tyler Ref #
AG 082725
Originator
WLUNA
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