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Approve Agreement for Professional Services for Foster Parent Training and
Co -Facilitator Services, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Rachel Jasper
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 an Agreement for Professional Services
for Foster Parent Training and Co -Facilitator Services between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Department of Human Services, and Rachel Jasper, commencing July 1,
2025, and ending June 30, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said
agreement, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 Agreement for Professional Services for Foster Parent Training and
Co -Facilitator Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, and Rachel Jasper, be, and hereby is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign
said agreement.
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 23rd day of July, A.D., 2025, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: 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: Professional Services Agreement with Rachel Jasper
DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: June 30, 2025
PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department is requesting to enter into an Agreement
with Rachel Jasper for the role of Foster Parent Co -Facilitator. The term of this Agreement is July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2026, and may be extended annually upon written agreement of both parties.
Services will be reimbursed at $30.90 per hour, with a maximum reimbursement up to $927.00 per
training cohort or $10,197.00 for the term of this Agreement.
What options exist for the Board?
• Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Rachel Jasper.
• Deny approval of Professional Services Agreement with Rachel Jasper.
Consequences: This Professional Services Agreement with Rachel Jasper as a Foster Parent
Co -Facilitator will not be executed.
Impacts: The Department may experience challenges in providing Foster Parent Training
Services.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years):
• Funded through = Child Welfare Administration Funds
Recommendation:
Approval of this Professional Services Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Support Recommendation
Place on BOCC Agenda
Perry L. Buck
Scott K. James
Jason S. Maxey
Lynette Peppier
Kevin D. Ross
Pass -Around Memorandum; June 30, 2025 — CMS ID 9756
7/23
Schedule
Work Session Other/Comments:
2025-2100
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WELD COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND RACHEL JASPER
(FOSTER PARENT TRAINING CO -FACILITATOR)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this c, ov day of 3 , 2025, by
the County of Weld, a body corporate andpolitic of the State of Coloraado by and through
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its Board of County Commissioners, whose address is 1150 "O" Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
hereinafter referred to as "County," and Rachel Jasper, who whose address is 4907 West 23rd Street
Road, Greeley, Colorado 80634, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor".
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an Independent Contractor to perform
services as more particularly set forth below; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has the ability, qualifications, and time available to timely perform the
services, and is willing to perform the services according to the terms of this Agreement.
WHEREAS, Contractor is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the time,
skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the services as set forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Introduction. The terms of this Agreement are contained in the terms recited in this document and
in Exhibit A, Scope of Services and Exhibit B, Rate Schedule, which forms an integral part of this
Agreement. Exhibits A and B are specifically incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Service or Work. Contractor agrees to provide the materials, equipment and/or products necessary
for the outlined Scope of Work and further agrees to diligently provide all services and labor, as set
forth in Exhibits A and B.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, or Contractor's
completion of the responsibilities described in Exhibit A. This Agreement may be extended annually
upon written agreement of both parties.
4. Termination. County has the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause on thirty (30)
days written notice. Furthermore, this Agreement may be terminated at any time without notice upon
a material breach of the terms of the Agreement.
5. Extension or Modification. Any amendments or modifications to this agreement shall be in writing
signed by both parties. No additional services or work performed by Contractor shall be the basis for
additional compensation unless and until Contractor has obtained written authorization and
acknowledgement by County for such additional services.
6. Compensation/Contract Amount. County agrees to pay an amount no greater than $10,197.00
for the term of this Agreement, as set forth in Paragraph 3. County agrees to pay Contractor through
an invoice process during the course of this Agreement in accordance with the Rate Schedule as
described in Exhibit B. Contractor agrees to submit invoices which detail the work completed by
Contractor. The County will review each invoice and if it agrees Contractor has completed the invoiced
items to the County's satisfaction, it will remit payment to Contractor.
Contractor agrees to work within the confines of the Scope of Services outlined in Exhibit A.
County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and
Contractor agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes
related to payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
7. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that it is an independent Contractor and that
Contractor's officers, agents or employees will not become employees of County, nor entitled to any
employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Contractor shall perform
its duties hereunder as an independent Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for its acts
and those of its agents and employees for all acts performed pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor,
its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers'
compensation benefits through County and County shall not pay for or otherwise provide such
coverage for Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment insurance benefits
will be available to Contractor and its employees and agents only if such coverage is made
available by Contractor or a third party. Contractor shall pay when due all applicable
employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes (if applicable) incurred pursuant to
this Agreement.
8. Subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that County has entered into this Agreement in reliance
upon the particular reputation and expertise of Contractor. Contractor shall not enter into any
subcontractor agreements for the completion of this Project without County's prior written consent,
which may be withheld in County's sole discretion.
9. Ownership. All work and information obtained by Contractor under this Agreement or individual
work order shall become or remain (as applicable), the property of County.
10. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential information.
Contractor agrees not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any
other person or entity without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to advise
its employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and proprietary nature of this confidential
information and of the restrictions imposed by this agreement.
11. Warranty. Contractor warrants that the services performed under this Agreement will be performed
in a manner consistent with the standards governing such services and the provisions of this
Agreement. Contractor further represents and warrants that all services shall be performed by qualified
personnel in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards, and that all
services will conform to applicable specifications.
12. Acceptance of Services Not a Waiver. In no event shall any action by County hereunder
constitute or be construed to be a waiver by County of any breach of this Agreement or default which
may then exist on the part of Contractor. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, the services
completed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's rights under
this Agreement or under the law generally.
13. Insurance and Indemnification. Contractor shall procure at least the minimum amount of
automobile liability insurance required by the State of Colorado for the use of any personal vehicle.
Proof of said automobile liability insurance shall be provided to County prior to the performance of any
services under this Agreement.
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14. Indemnity. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless County, its officers, agents,
and employees, from and against injury, loss damage, liability, suits, actions, or claims of any type or
character arising out of the work done in fulfillment of the terms of this Contract or on account of any
act, claim or amount arising or recovered under workers' compensation law or arising out of the failure
of the Contractor to conform to any statutes, ordinances, regulation, law or court decree.
15. Non -Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein or
claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County.
16. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in delivery or
failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this Agreement, where such failure is due
to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war,
flood, earthquakes or Governmental actions.
17. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws,
rules and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including without limitation, laws applicable to
discrimination and unfair employment practices.
18. Non -Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive, and County may engage or use
other Contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
19. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement including the Exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiations, representations,
and understandings or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This
Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
20. Fund Availability. Financial obligations of the County payable after the current fiscal year are
contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available.
Execution of this Agreement by County does not create an obligation on the part of County to expend
funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
21. Employee Financial Interest/Conflict of Interest — C.R.S. §§24-18-201 et seq. and §24-50-507.
The signatories to this Agreement state that to their knowledge, no employee of Weld County has any
personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property which is the subject matter of this
Agreement.
22. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced
without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original
intent of the parties.
23. Governmental Immunity. No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or interpreted
as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other
provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or
hereafter amended.
24. Force Majeure. Neither the Contractor nor the County shall be liable for any delay in, or failure
of performance of, any covenant or promise contained in this Agreement, nor shall any delay or
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failure constitute default or give rise to any liability for damages if, and only to extent that, such delay
or failure is caused by "force majeure." As used in this Agreement, "force majeure" means acts of
God, acts of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantines,
strikes, labor disputes and freight embargoes, to the extent such events were not the result of, or
were not aggravated by, the acts or omissions of the non -performing or delayed party.
25. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be
strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim
or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express
intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services
or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
26. Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Approval. This Agreement shall not be valid
until it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado or its
designee.
27. Choice of Law/Jurisdiction. Colorado law, and rules and regulations established pursuant
thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any
provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules and/or
regulations shall be null and void. In the event of a legal dispute between the parties, Contractor agrees
that the Weld County District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve said dispute.
28. Public Employment Retirement Program. Contractor is responsible for notifying Weld County
of any previous participation in the Colorado Public Employee Retirement Program. Contractor must
notify Weld County of the most recent employment for a PERA contributing employer.
29. Acknowledgment. County and Contractor acknowledge that each has read this Agreement,
understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms. Both parties further agree that this Agreement,
with the attached Exhibits A and B, is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the
parties and supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and any other
communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month,
and year first above written.
COUNTY:
ATTEST: � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Wel unty r to ete oard WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
By:
Deputy Clerk to the Bo
Buck, Chair JUL 2 3 2025
TRACTOR:
achel Jasper
4907 West 23rd Street Road
Greeley, Colorado 80634
By.
Rachel ul 14, 2025 1,34 CDT)
Rachel Jasper
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The County uses the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) as pre -service training
for foster and kinship families. The NTDC model consists of foster parent self -assessment,
classroom training and self -guided continued learning. The goals of this training are improved
stability for children placed in foster/kin care, increased permanency rates for children and increased
child and family well-being. The County would like to contract with a foster parent as a co -facilitator in
addition to the NTDC facilitators.
1) The Contractor will, at the time of entering into this Agreement, have:
a. Successfully completed the train the trainer training for the National Training and
Development Curriculum.
b. A minimum of one year as a certified foster parent, including at least one placement for
a minimum of six months.
c. Demonstrated growth in ability to parent children with challenges due to trauma.
d. A positive outlook on birth family and reunification.
e. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a group by having participated in Foster/Kinship
Roundtables, Welcome Nights or panels. Facilitation skills include, but are not limited
to:
i. Objectivity; and
ii. Ability to read a room and facilitate accordingly by being flexible; and
iii. Ability to be realistic and present information without being negative
2) Responsibilities of the Contractor
a. Attend required train the trainer training for new curriculum
b. Prepare for NTDC training
i. Review facilitator guide for upcoming topics
ii. Prepare visual and audio materials
c. Assist with group training
i. Co -facilitate in person and virtual trainings
ii. Provide first-hand knowledge and experience
3) Responsibilities of the County:
a. Provide Contractor access to NTDC materials, both written and audio; and
b. Evaluate and assess the Contractor's performance and interactions; and
c. Review end of session evaluations completed by NTDC participants; and
d. Observe interactions of Contractor and provide feedback; and
e. Review all information with the Foster Care Supervisor, Resource Manager and Child
Welfare Division Head.
4) Expected Outcomes:
a. Increased retention with new foster families; and
b. More diverse training; and
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c. Increased understanding of a realistic foster parent experience; and
d. Thorough understanding of roles and responsibilities of a foster parent; and back-up for
the NTDC Facilitators.
5) Contractor will become familiar with, and follow, all State and Federal rules and regulations
applicable to the services provided under this Agreement.
EXHIBIT B
RATE SCHEDULE
1) Funding and Method of Payment:
a. The County agrees to reimburse the Contractor in consideration of the work and
services performed under this Agreement at the rate specified in Paragraph 2, below.
The total amount to be paid to the Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be
reported by the County after December 31, 2025.
b. Expenses incurred by the Contractor prior to the term of this agreement are not eligible
expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the County.
c. Payment pursuant to this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and
contingent upon the continuing availability of said funds for the purposes hereof. In the
event that said funds, or any part thereof, become unavailable as determined by the
County, County has the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause on thirty
(30) days written notice, or amend accordingly.
2) Fees for Services:
a. Services rendered will be reimbursed at $30.90 per hour, with a maximum
reimbursement up to $927.00 per training cohort or $10,197.00 for the term of this
Agreement.
b. Maximum hours reimbursable under this Agreement shall not exceed thirty (30) hours
per training cohort or three hundred thirty (330) hours for the term of this Agreement.
3) Submittal of Vouchers:
a. Contractor shall prepare and submit an invoice each month to the County to certify that
the services authorized were provided on the date(s) indicated and the charges made
were pursuant to the terms and conditions of Exhibit A.
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SIGNATURE REQUESTED: Weld/Rachel
Jasper - Foster Parent Co -Facilitator PSA
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JASPER, RACHEL
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JASPER, RACHEL (NEW FOSTER PARENT CO- 9756
FACILITATOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT)
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
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WLUNA
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Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
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JASPER, RACHEL - NEW FOSTER PARENT CO -FACILITATOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. TERM: JULY 1,
2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
Contract Description 2
PA IS ROUTING WITH THIS ENTRY. ETA TO CTB - 7/1 5/25.
Contract Type*
AGREEMENT
Amount*
$10,197.00
Renewable *
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
HUMAN SERVICES Date* 07/19/2025
07/23/2025
Department Email
CM-
HumanServices@weld.gov
Department Head Email
CM-HumanServices-
DeptHead@weld.gov
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
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County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL
D.GOV
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Termination Notice Period
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Contact Info
Review Date *
04/30/2026
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Renewal Date
Expiration Date.
06/30/2026
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Purchasing
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Approval Process
Department Head
JAMIE ULRICH
DH Approved Date
07/14/2025
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
07/23/2025
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
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07/15/2025 07/15/2025
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AG 072325
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