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Home My WebLink About20251393.tiffResolution Approve 2025-2026 Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) Grant Application and Attestation of Compliance for Background Checks and Colorado Adult Protective Services System (CAPS) for Home and Community Support Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and Authorize Department of Human Services to Sign and Submit 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 2025-2026 Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) Grant Application and Attestation of Compliance for Background Checks and Colorado Adult Protective Services System (CAPS) for Home and Community Support Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 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, State Unit of Aging, commencing July 1, 2025, and end June 1, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, 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 2025-2026 Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) Grant Application and Attestation of Compliance for Background Checks and Colorado Adult Protective Services System (CAPS) for Home and Community Support Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 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, State Unit of Aging, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, be, and hereby is, authorized to sign and submit said application. cc : F-ISD, FIcTCGP/cD/RUi 06 /20/25 2025-1393 HR0097 2025-2026 Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) Grant Application and Attestation of Compliance for Background Checks and Colorado Adult Protective Services System (CAPS) for Home and Community Support Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Page 2 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 21st day of May, 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 2025-1393 H R0097 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Colorado Respite Coalition 2025-2026 State Respite Grant Application DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: May 13, 2025 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: On May 24, 2024, the Department received approval and applied for the Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) Grant for SFY 2024-2025, known to the Board as Tyler# 2024-1289, and was subsequently awarded $10,000.00. This grant opportunity is a program of Easterseals Colorado, which helps provide family caregivers with a break from caregiving. The intent of these funds is to increase access to respite care options for family caregivers and to help build the capacity to provide additional services. The Department is now requesting to apply for the 2025-2026 Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) State Respite Grant. If approved, the Department will be requesting $30,000.00 in grant funds to continue to offer respite options for Weld County caregivers. The grant period will be from July 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026. What options exist for the Board? Approval to submit an application for the 2025-2026 CRC State Respite Grant. Deny approval to submit an application for the 2025-2026 CRC State Respite Grant. Consequences: The Department of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging will not be able to apply for the grant funding. Impacts: The Department of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging will not have additional funding to serve families in need of respite services. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Total grant request = $30,000.00 (No matching funds required). Funded through Colorado State General Funds and managed by CRC and the Colorado Department of Human Services, State Unit of Aging. Term: July 1, 2025 through June 1, 2026 Pass -Around Memorandum; May 13, 2025 — Not in CMS 2025-1393 5/21 RV -0091 Recommendation: • Approval to submit an application for the 2025-2026 State Respite Grant and authorize the Department to sign a Cover Letter and Attestation of Compliance with Background Checks and CAPS and submit electronically. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey Lynette Peppier Kevin D. Ross g3. wd, 4t Pass -Around Memorandum; May 13, 2025 — Not in CMS bia A program of EigeSterSeatS Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Colorado Respite Coalition 2025-2026 State Respite Grant - Application Template Instructions for use: Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from the Colorado Respite Coalition. Please use this template to prepare your application. Once you have drafted your application, submit the application via this link. To submit, you will copy and paste the responses you include in this word document and upload applicable files. Application Checklist Use this checklist to ensure that you have all the elements of the application. ❑ Answers to Application Questions 1-25 (fill out form below) ❑ 1 -Page Cover letter signed by the Executive Director or another authorized signatory. Include the purpose of the grant request and a brief description of the respite program (uploaded as a PDF or Word Document) ❑ 5 -Page (double-spaced) Grant Application Narrative Response (uploaded as a PDF or word document)._ Skip down to the grant narrative questions. ❑ Respite Program Budget - Use the budget template provided here. ❑ Current Agency Budget ❑ Proof of Nonprofit Status if applicable (501(c)(3) Letter) ❑ Most Recent Form 990 or IRS Determination Letter ❑ W-9 ❑ Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State (this requirement is for nongovemmental agencies only) ❑ Certificates of Insurance for the following: General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Protected Health Information Insurance policies OR written statement that your agency will add these insurance policies during the grant period. ❑ Signed policy and procedure statement that assures fingerprint -based background checks on all staff and volunteers and CAPS background checks if applicable. Skip down to the attestation. Only complete applications will be considered for review. Please use the above checklist to ensure your application is complete. Application Questions Use this template to gather the information needed to complete the online application. Once you are ready, you will copy and paste your responses into the online application. The questions below should be answered for the whole agency/organization. 1 A program of ;easterseals CoiDrado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION 1. Organization or Agency name: 2. Organization or Agency address: 3. Organization or Agency website: 4. Executive Director name: 5. Executive Director phone: 6. Executive Director email: 7. Respite Program Name: 8. Grant Application Contact Name (Note: the grant application contact is the person who will be managing communication with Colorado Respite Coalition during the grant application, award notification, and reporting processes): 9. Grant Application Contact Title: 10. Grant Application Contact Phone: 11. Grant Application Contact Email: 12. Program Administrator Contact Name (Note: the program administrator contact is the person in charge of managing or administering the program funded by this grant. This is also the person who will be responsible for invoicing CRC for grant reimbursements. If this is the same person as the grant application contact, please leave this and the next three questions blank.) 13. Program Administrator Contact Title: 14. Program Administrator Contact Phone Number: 15. Program Administrator Contact Email: 16. Agency -wide, how many individuals do you serve annually? The questions below should be answered only for the program applying for funds. 17. Amount of Grant Request: 18. If we cannot grant your full request, will you accept a partial award (minimum of $10,000)? 19. What percent of your total program budget does your grant request equal? 20. How many families does your agency anticipate serving with the requested funds? 21. Of the families you anticipate serving, about how many will be new families? 22. How many hours of respite will you provide with the requested funds? 23. What is the staff -to -participant ratio? 24. Does your program currently have a waitlist? 25. If yes, how many families are on it? Grant Narrative Template Limit your responses to narrative questions 1-7 to five double-spaced pages. When you are done drafting, you may delete the text of the questions and just keep the labels "Question 1; 2 A program of easterseals cotorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION "Question 2" etc. to save space. Include page numbers! Question 1: About your organization and the population served (5 Points) • Please explain the organization's mission and vision. • Describe the population(s) served by age group, type of need/condition, and geographic location Question 2: About your organization's current in -home or center -based respite services (10 points) • How long has the respite program been in existence? • What are the general staff provider qualifications? • What is the frequency of the program/respite services? • Describe the benefit to the caregivers of the clients. What type of relief/break do your services provide? • Describe the current funding of this program. Question 3: About how the grant will be used (40 points) • In detail, how will funds be used to support respite services? How will clients be selected for services? How will you determine which clients are in most need? Will prioritization be given to caregivers with no other means of respite options? What adaptations have been made or will be made to provide services safely in the event of a public health emergency? If your proposal requests funds for multiple programs, all programs must be described. Q4: Objectives and expected outcomes (30 points) • What is your primary objective for this grant? How does the organization specifically measure the respite outcomes? Description of at least two measurable outcomes from this financial award. (More than two outcomes are welcome) o For example, 88% of caregivers will report a reduction in stress as a result of respite provided through the grant, as measured by the organization's own survey. Question 5: Your organization's relationship with the community (5 points) • What is your organization's relationship with the community? • Does your organization partner with other organizations to deliver services? • Does your organization utilize community volunteers? • How will you provide outreach within the community to reach families in need of respite services? • How does your organization get feedback and input from the community? 3 A program of easterseals Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Question 6: Budget Narrative (budget and budget narrative together are 10 points) • Please describe the anticipated costs of this grant. • Please explain any unusual costs. Question 7: Bonus points for rural counties (5 points) Programs serving families who live in a frontier county, rural county or rural part of a county (as determined by the State OfficeofRural Health rural county maa) are eligible for 5 bonus points. Frontier county: a county that has a population density of six or fewer residents per square mile. Frontier counties of Colorado: Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Costilla, Custer, Delores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Las Animas, Lincoln, Mineral, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgewick, Washington, Yuma Rural county: a non -metropolitan county with no cities with over 50,000 residents Rural counties of Colorado: Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Crowley, Delta, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Lake, Logan, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Rio Grande, Routt, Summit Urban counties of Colorado with rural areas: Larimer, Park, and Mesa • Please indicate which counties you serve in and explain whether you are eligible for these bonus points. Budget Specifications & Template Please be very detailed (i.e., If including staff, list the number of staff, positions, rate, number of hours, etc.) Applicants must use the budget template or have the budget approved prior to submission. Applicants must also submit a complete annual organizational budget separately. Food & beverage are not eligible expenses. Link to budget template here. Attestation of Compliance with Background Checks and CAPS You will need to have an agency representative sign this attestation as part of the online application. Here is the attestation itself: I attest that my agency is in compliance with C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111, which requires certain employers to obtain a CAPS check to determine if a person who will provide direct care to an 4 A program of feasterseals r ; ! Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION at -risk adult is substantiated in a case of mistreatment of an at -risk adult. The full list of employers required to obtain CAPS checks are listed at C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111. I attest that my agency is in compliance with C.R.S. § 18-6.5-107, which requires state -funded contracting agencies that employ persons to serve in positions that involve direct contact with vulnerable persons in the homes and residences of such vulnerable persons, to complete fingerprint -based criminal history record check of such employees. I attest that my agency requires that any employees, volunteers, or contractors responsible for transporting clients possess a valid Colorado driver's license and have not had any alcohol or other substance -related driving offenses within the past three years, or two or more convictions or chargeable accidents within the past two years. 5 A program of i:te:asterseals • , Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Colorado Respite Coalition 2025-26 State Respite Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) Funds for Agencies Currently Providing Respite Services General Information Important Grant Dates • RFP Release Date: April 30, 2025 • Applications Due: May 23, 2025 at 11:59pm • Award Notification Date: TBD June 2025 • Grant Period: July 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026 • Grant Documentation & Reporting Due: June 9, 2026 Purpose of Request To respond to the growing respite care needs of Colorado's family caregivers, The Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC), a program of Easterseals Colorado, is seeking applications from qualified entities currently providing respite services. Respite care provides family caregivers with a break from caregiving. Respite care can be provided in a home, at a center, or in the community. The key is that the caregiver must have the opportunity to leave, take time for themselves, and know their loved one is being cared for This grant program supports services across the lifespan and health and disability spectrums and serves the entire state of Colorado. This grant program is funded through Colorado State General Funds and is managed by CRC and the Colorado Department of Human Services, State Unit of Aging. The intent of these funds is to increase access to respite care options for family caregivers and to help agencies build the capacity to provide additional services. All funds are specified to be used to support families as a Payer of Last Resort (i.e., families who do not actively receive respite allocations through Medicaid waivers or other funds). Grant applicants must define how your agency will determine the populations most in need within its application. Special Note: CRC also offers a separate Family Respite Voucher Program, where families can apply directly for financial assistance for respite services. Please contact us for further information. Agencies can participate in both the voucher and grant programs but cannot serve the same families simultaneously using both funding sources. If you have questions about this, please contact inbettinger@eastersealscolorado.org. 1 A program of , easterseats Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Applicant Eligibility For -profits, nonprofits, tax-exempt organizations (including faith -based), and government entities are eligible to apply. To qualify, the organization must: ❑ Be based in and provide services in the state of Colorado, to Colorado families. ❑ Be currently providing respite services including but not limited to adult day service, out -of -home, or in -home respite services to families of children or adults with special needs, foster families, and/or kinship caregivers. New programs are not eligible for funding. ❑ Comply with C.R.S. § 18-6.5-107 which requires fingerprint -based background checks to be completed on all providers (staff and volunteers). All background checks must be completed and reviewed by the grantee before services can be provided. ❑ Comply with C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111, which requires certain employers to obtain a CAPS check to determine if a person who will provide direct care to an at -risk adult is substantiated in a case of mistreatment of an at -risk adult. ❑ Carry General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Protected Health Information Insurance policies or add policy during the grant period. Easterseals Colorado must review and verify prior to service provision. ❑ Understand that funds are specified to provide respite services at low or no cost to families. If the agency plans to charge any amount to families, that amount must first be approved by Easterseals Colorado staff. ❑ Agree that funds cannot under any circumstances be used for food or beverage or capital expenditures. ❑ Utilize grant funds to support access to respite services. Indirect costs must not exceed 13% of the total amount requested. ❑ Be invited to apply by CRC after submitting a Letter of Intent. Please ensure your organization meets all of the requirements above prior to submitting an application. There are no exceptions. Award Amount & Term The organization/agency will be awarded funds to support families in need of respite care. The organization/agency is not required to provide a match or in -kind donations, but it is encouraged to leverage these funds to secure additional funding, when possible. • The anticipated award range is $10,000 - $30,000. • Grant Term is July 1, 2025— June 1, 2026. Services must be provided by June 1, 2026. 2 A program of easterseals `�_colrxado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Scoring: Applications will be scored based on the point values listed within the application narrative, including how well agencies answer questions in the narrative, completion of the application, and adherence to grant program parameters. The grant review committee is selected by a statewide coalition of entities that focus on the needs of caregivers of at -risk persons. Grant Reporting: Grantees will execute a contract with Easterseals Colorado and must meet the outcomes determined in the grantee proposal. Grantees must evaluate determined outcomes, through surveys or other methods, and report results to Easterseals Colorado. Grantees will complete a data collection form outlining hours of service provided to each family and administer the Easterseals Colorado caregiver survey to each family served. These items will be sent with the grant contract upon award notification. All reporting will be due on June 9th, 2026. Payment: IMPORTANT: This grant is given on a reimbursement basis only. Monthly billing is required as of July 1, 2025. We will also accept quarterly billing in certain circumstances. CRC will reimburse your organization through ACH, so you will have to provide direct deposit details upon signing the grant agreement. How to Apply Apply online at: https://eastersealscolorado.submittable.com/submit/325161 /2025 2026 -state -respite -q rant -application. Under grant opportunities, there will be a `Submit' button. Select to begin the process. You will be redirected to a secure website to complete your application. We have prepared an "Application Template" downloadable word document to assist you in drafting your application and ease the application process. Download Application Template here. We have also provided a Budget Template this year. Download the Budget Template here. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. The grant review committee reserves the right to deem an application ineligible if it does not include all the required documents or does not follow the required formatting. Please follow the Application Checklist All the following items must be submitted online only by May 23, 2025, @ 11:59 pm. If you have questions about the submission process or the application, please contact Program Manager at mbettinger@eastersealscolorado.orq or 303-233-1666 x 419, as early as possible in the application process. Frequently asked questions are posted on www.col oradorespitecoal ition.ora/ou r-programs/ura nt-opportunities. 3 A program of easterseals Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Thank you for your time and effort in completing this application. Application Checklist Use this checklist to ensure that you have all the elements of the application. Use the Application Template provided to prepare your application before submitting online. ❑ Answers to Application Questions 1-25 (included on online application) ❑ 1 -Page Cover letter signed by the Executive Director or another authorized signatory. Include the purpose of the grant request and a brief description of the respite program (uploaded as a PDF or Word Document) ❑ 5 -Page (double-spaced) Grant Application Narrative Response (uploaded as a PDF or word document). Skip down to the grant narrative questions. ❑ Respite Program Budget - Use the budget template provided here. ❑ Current Agency Budget ❑ Proof of Nonprofit Status if applicable (501(c)3 Letter) ❑ Most Recent Form 990 or IRS Determination Letter ❑ W-9 ❑ Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State (this requirement is for nongovernmental agencies only) ❑ Certificates of Insurance for the following: General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Protected Health Information Insurance OR written statement that your agency will add these insurance policies during the grant period. ❑ Signed policy and procedure statement that assures staff providers supporting this grant complete the fingerprint -based background checks and CAPS background checks. Skip down to the attestation. Application Questions 1-25 Use this template to gather the information needed to complete the online application. Once you are ready, you will copy and paste your responses into the online application. The questions below should be answered for the whole agency/organization. 1. Organization or Agency name: 2. Organization or Agency address: 3. Organization or Agency website: 4. Executive Director name: 5. Executive Director phone: 6. Executive Director email: 4 A program of •=easterseats COLORADO RESPITE COALITION 7. Respite Program Name: 8. Grant Application Contact Name (Note: the grant application contact is the person who will be managing communication with Colorado Respite Coalition during the grant application, award notification, and reporting processes): 9. Grant Application Contact Title: 10. Grant Application Contact Phone: 11. Grant Application Contact Email: 12. Program Administrator Contact Name (Note: the program administrator contact is the person in charge of managing or administering the program funded by this grant. This is also the person who will be responsible for invoicing CRC for grant reimbursements. If this is the same person as the grant application contact, please leave this and the next three questions blank.) 13. Program Administrator Contact Title: 14. Program Administrator Contact Phone Number: 15. Program Administrator Contact Email: 16. Agency -wide, how many individuals do you serve annually? The questions below should be answered only for the program applying for funds. 17. Amount of Grant Request: 18. If we cannot grant your full request, will you accept a partial award (minimum of $10,000)? 19. What percent of your total program budget does your grant request equal? 20. How many families does your agency anticipate serving with the requested funds? 21. Of the families you anticipate serving, about how many will be new families? 22. About how many hours of respite will you provide with the requested funds? 23. What is the staff -to -participant ratio? 24. Does your program currently have a waitlist? 25. If yes, how many families are on it? Grant Narrative Questions Limit your responses to narrative questions 1-7 to five double-spaced pages. When you are done drafting, you may delete the text of the questions and just keep the labels "Question 1: "Question 2: etc. to save space. Include page numbers! Question 1: About your organization and the population served (5 Points) • Please explain the organization's mission and vision. • Describe the population(s) served by age group, type of need/condition, and geographic location. 5 A program of e sterseats '-1- Colorado /COLORADO RESPITE COALITION Question 2: About your organization's current in -home or center -based respite services (10 points) • How long has the respite program been in existence? • What are the general staff provider qualifications? • What is the frequency of the program/respite services? • Describe the benefit to the caregivers of the clients. What type of relief/break do your services provide? • Describe the current funding of this program. Question 3: About how the grant will be used (40 points) • In detail, how will funds be used to support respite services? • How will clients be selected for services? How will you determine which clients are in most need? Will prioritization be given to caregivers with no other means of respite options? • What adaptations have been made or will be made to provide services safely in the event of a public health emergency? • If your proposal requests funds for multiple programs, all programs must be described. Question 4: Objectives and expected outcomes (30 points) • What is your primary objective for this grant? • How does the organization specifically measure the respite outcomes? • Description of at least two measurable outcomes from this financial award. (More than two outcomes are welcome) o For example, 889 of caregivers will report a reduction in stress as a result of respite provided through the grant, as measured by the organization's own survey. Question 5: Your organization's relationship with the community (5 points) • What is your organization's relationship with the community? • Does your organization partner with other organizations to deliver services? • Does your organization utilize community volunteers? • How will you provide outreach within the community to reach families in need of respite services? • How does your organization get feedback and input from the community? Question 6: Budget Narrative (budget and budget narrative together are 10 points) • Please describe the anticipated costs of this grant. • Please explain any unusual costs. Question 7: Bonus points for rural counties (5 points) Programs serving families who live in a frontier county, rural county or rural part of a county (as determined by the State Office of Rural Health rural county map) are eligible for 5 bonus 6 A program of ,;:easterseals Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION points. Frontier county: a county that has a population density of six or fewer residents per square mile. Frontier counties of Colorado: Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Costilla, Custer, Delores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Las Animas, Lincoln, Mineral, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgewick, Washington, Yuma Rural county: a non -metropolitan county with no cities with over 50,000 residents Rural counties of Colorado: Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Crowley, Delta, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Lake, Logan, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Rio Grande, Routt, Summit Urban counties of Colorado with rural areas: Larimer, Park, and Mesa • Please indicate which counties you serve in and explain whether you are eligible for these bonus points. Budget Specifications & Template Please be very detailed (i.e., If including staff, list the number of staff, positions, rate, number of hours, etc.) Applicants must use the budget template or have the budget approved prior to submission. Applicants must also submit a complete annual organizational budget separately. Food & beverage are not eligible expenses. Link to budget template here. Attestation of Compliance with Background Checks and CAPS You will need to have an agency representative sign this attestation as part of the online application. Here is the attestation itself: By checking this box, I attest that my agency is in compliance with C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111, which requires certain employers to obtain a CAPS check to determine if a person who will provide direct care to an at -risk adult is substantiated in a case of mistreatment of an at -risk adult. The full list of employers required to obtain CAPS checks are listed at C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111. By checking this box, I attest that my agency is in compliance with C.R.S. § 18-6.5-107, which requires state -funded contracting agencies that employ persons to serve in positions that involve direct contact with vulnerable persons in the homes and residences of such vulnerable persons, to complete fingerprint -based criminal history record check of such employees through 7 A program of ., easterseal5 Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or another background check system that provides information at the same level of detail or higher than the CBI records check. By checking this box, I attest that my agency requires that any employees, volunteers, or contractors responsible for transporting clients possess a valid Colorado driver's license and have not had any alcohol or other substance -related driving offenses within the past three years, or two or more convictions or chargeable accidents within the past two years. 8 Colorado Respite Coalition, Grant Application Weld County Area Agency on Aging Question 1: The mission of the Weld County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is to uphold the independence and dignity of individuals within their homes and communities. Weld County AAA sits within the Home and Community Supports Division of the Weld County Department of Human Services. Our primary responsibility is to serve Weld County residents aged 60 and older through a wide range of programs that promote safety, stability, and quality of life. As part of this Division, we work closely with partner entities including the Case Management Agency, Long Term Care Eligibility Technicians, Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC), and Adult Protective Services to ensure a coordinated, person - centered approach to aging services. One of our key priorities is supporting family caregivers, who are essential to helping older adults remain safely at home. Through collaborative partnerships and community engagement, we deliver services that ease caregiver burden and reduce the risk of burnout. As one of 16 Area Agencies on Aging in Colorado —and a proud member of the national aging services network —we are committed to enhancing the lives of older adults and their caregivers. These respite services provide unpaid caregivers with critical time to rest and tend to their own well-being, ultimately helping to sustain caregiving relationships and delay or prevent institutional care for their loved ones. Question 2: The Weld County AAA Caregiver Respite Program has been serving the community since the 1990s. Our staff do not directly provide respite services; instead, we operate a consumer -directed voucher program that gives caregivers the flexibility to access care that fits their individual circumstances. Caregivers may receive a voucher every six months during the fiscal year, and each voucher can be used as needed — whether on a recurring basis (such as weekly in -home care), for adult day programs, or during times of crisis, travel, or caregiver fatigue. All voucher coordinators within the program hold at least a bachelor's degree and work closely with caregivers to ensure services are accessible and responsive. The autonomy and flexibility of this model make it highly effective in addressing the diverse needs of caregiving families. In Fiscal Year 2025, the total budget for the Caregiver Respite Program was $155,000. Of that amount, $10,000 was generously provided by Colorado Respite Coalition Grant, while the remaining funds came from a combination of federal and state dollars allocated through the Older Americans Act. Question 3: The funding allocated to the Weld County AAA will be used to supplement existing federal and state dollars currently supporting the Caregiver Respite Program. However, we anticipate a reduction of approximately 30% since we can no longer have the ability to supplement our budget with ARPA dollars, which will significantly impact our ability to maintain current service levels. This reduction will present challenges in serving our existing caseload of caregivers. To address this, our caregiver coordinator will prioritize individuals with the greatest need by utilizing the Caregiver Prioritization Worksheet. This tool helps identify caregivers who lack other sources of respite support and ensures that limited funds are directed to those in the most vulnerable situations. The program's consumer -directed model allows caregivers the flexibility to select the provider, setting, and schedule that best align with their needs —including during public health emergencies (PHE), when adaptable and personalized support is especially critical. All individuals receiving respite services —whether through Older Americans Act funding or supplemental grant dollars —will be closely monitored in accordance with State Unit on Aging (SUA) policies and procedures. When funding allows, caregivers on the waitlist will be considered for services based on prioritization criteria. The Caregiver Prioritization Worksheet, recognized as a best practice by the SUA in 2024, accounts for key factors such as rural location, minority status, physical limitations, and low- income status to guide equitable access to services. In the event of a public health emergency, outreach and communication efforts with caregivers will be enhanced to ensure their ongoing safety and support. The consumer -directed nature of the program ensures caregivers retain autonomy and flexibility in choosing how, when, and by whom respite services are delivered. Question 4: The primary objective of this grant is to sustain our current caregiver respite services in Weld County despite significant anticipated funding reductions. With a projected 30% decrease in funding —from $155,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 to $106,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 —the Caregiver Respite Program faces the potential need to reduce the amount of support provided to current participants. The requested grant funding is critical to maintaining existing voucher levels and continuing service to those already enrolled in the program. If the grant is fully funded, we anticipate being able to provide an additional 900 hours of respite care to caregivers in Weld County. This added capacity will help alleviate the burden on families and reduce the number of individuals on our unmet needs report and waitlist. Program effectiveness will be evaluated through several key methods. First, we will use our internal database to monitor the number of individuals served and the hours of respite delivered. We will also track changes in our waitlist and unmet needs data to assess the reach and responsiveness of the program. Additionally, all recipients will be encouraged to complete a Performance Measures Survey, distributed annually in February. This survey helps us gather critical feedback on program impact and identify opportunities for improvement. Our goal is for at least 90% of caregivers to report feeling more supported and less stressed because of receiving respite services. We also aim for 90% of participants to rate the quality of the program as "good" or "excellent." These outcomes will demonstrate the essential role respite care plays in supporting caregiver well-being and sustaining older adults in their homes and communities. Question 5: Weld County AAA maintains strong and enduring partnerships with a wide range of formal and informal providers throughout Weld County, and we are deeply committed to sustaining and strengthening these relationships. We actively participate in numerous community outreach initiatives, including regular involvement in resource fairs and public events. These opportunities allow us to share information about AAA services and foster collaboration with local stakeholders. Our outreach spans a variety of venues such as senior and recreation centers, churches, VA facilities, libraries, health care organizations, and home care agencies. These connections play a vital role in extending the reach of our programs and ensuring that community members are aware of available resources. We also rely on the support of community volunteers who enhance the delivery of our programs. The caregiver/respite program is consistently promoted by our Information and Assistance team and through our established network of community partners. To remain responsive to community needs, we actively gather feedback through multiple channels — including email, phone, comment cards at service sites, and our annual satisfaction survey. In addition, we are guided by an active Advisory Board that provides valuable insights, raises concerns, and offers recommendations for continuous program improvement. Question 6: If awarded, none of the grant funds will be used for salaries, benefits, or indirect costs. All funding will be exclusively dedicated to directly supporting caregiver recipients through the voucher -based respite program. The allocation listed under "other expenses" reflects the program -specific costs associated with providing caregiver respite and represents this program's proportional share of overall expenses within the Older Americans Act services. Question 7: Although Weld County is classified as urban by the Colorado Rural Health Center, it is the third -largest county in Colorado, covering 3,987.24 square miles. This vast geographic area presents significant challenges in providing accessible, formalized services to our senior population, particularly for those in more remote or rural areas. May 7, 2025 PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT (970) 336-7203 1150 O St., P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Colorado Respite Coalition 395 S. Harlan St. Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80226 Re: 2025-2026 STATE RESPITE GRANT APPLICATION Dear Members of the Selection Committee, Please find Weld County Area Agency on Aging's (WCAAA) enclosed proposal for the 2025-2026 Colorado Respite Coalition Grant. The Weld County Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA), operating under the Department of Human Services, remains committed to promoting the independence and dignity of older adults across our communities. WCAAA's longstanding Caregiver Respite Program —exclusively funded through the Older Americans Act —has supported caregivers since the 1990s by offering consumer - directed respite vouchers. This model provides caregivers the flexibility to choose the type of respite care that best fits their unique needs. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the $10,000 awarded through this grant last year. Those dollars made a significant impact, allowing us to pull five families off the waitlist and connect them with critical respite services. Your support directly improved the lives of Weld County residents, and we are deeply thankful. Looking ahead, the additional $30,000 in funding would significantly strengthen and expand our existing respite program. We are facing a projected 30% reduction in overall funding for our programs in Fiscal Year 2026—a decrease of approximately $50,000 from FY25 to FY26. This reduction has led to a fully maxed-out waitlist, leaving many caregivers underserved. If awarded, these grant funds will allow WCAAA to sustain the current caseload and potentially increase the respite services across Weld County. Caregivers will be prioritized for assistance using our established Prioritization Worksheet, which considers rural residence, minority status, physical limitations, and income level to identify those with the greatest need. PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT (970) 336-7203 1150 O St., P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 The continued partnership with the Colorado Respite Coalition and EasterSeals Colorado is essential in helping us protect current voucher levels and expand our capacity to serve. Thank you for your ongoing support and the opportunity to better serve Weld County caregivers. Sincerely, Jamie Ulrich (May 19, 2025 14:35 MDT) Jamie Ulrich Director of Human Services Weld County Department of Human Services 315 N. 1 1 th Ave Bldg A Greeley, CO 80631 SIGNATURE REQUESTED: Weld 2B Cover Letter CRC Grant Final Audit Report 2025-05-19 Created: 2025-05-19 By: Sara Adams (sadams@weld.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAACbo6-o00OiRNt82TvRF-XEoJwyhEdkUX "SIGNATURE REQUESTED: Weld 2B Cover Letter CRC Grant" History t Document created by Sara Adams (sadams@weld.gov) 2025-05-19 - 8:24:44 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 E.: Document emailed to Jamie Ulrich (ulrichjj@weld.gov) for signature 2025-05-19 - 8:25:09 PM GMT ,t Email viewed by Jamie Ulrich (ulrichjj@weld.gov) 2025-05-19 - 8:34:51 PM GMT- IP address: 204.133.39.9 6© Document e -signed by Jamie Ulrich (ulrichjj@weld.gov) Signature Date: 2025-05-19 - 8:35:04 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 204.133.39.9 O Agreement completed. 2025-05-19 - 8:35:04 PM GMT Powered by Adobe Acrobat Sign FY '26 Budget Summary Total Budget Estimate for Full Year: Contracts/Vouchers Salaries Cost Allocations Mileage Supplies/Other S 3,425,695.00 1,657,650.00 1,471,105.00 51,489.00 15,000.00 70,000.00 !Remaining Available 105,81.00 ' FUNDING POT TOTAL REVENUt FY '24 PART B PART C-1 PART C-1 Donations PART C-1 Windsor PART C-1 NSIP PART C-2 PART D PART E ADMIN FED ADMIN FED County Match ADMIN ELDER ABUSE ADMIN SPEC OMB PART E STATE MATCH STATE ADMIN STATE OTHER CHF OTHER CCT OPTIONS OTHER ADRC FFP $ 290,539.00 $ 388,073.00 $ 228,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 269,126.00 $ 21,401.00 $ 129,544.00 $ 113,312.00 $ 12,351.00 $ 2,016.00 $ 12,456.00 $ 7,575.00 $ 1,156,465.00 $ 128,496.00 $ $ Total Funding: $ 2,869,354.00 Respite Grant Budget Template Income Expenses* Compensation Salaries & Wages Benefits Taxes Total Compensation Other Expenses Direct Respite and Caregiver Supplies Professional Fees Travel & Transportation Printing & Advertising Total Other Expenses TOTAL Total anticipated number of respite hours to be provided Cost per hour of respite services provided *Note: You may add expense categories if needed. Tota for Program $30,000.00 $156,546.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $20.00 Notes $43,069.00 20 hours/wk, CG/GRG Program Coordinator $4,133.00 $47,202.00 $106,250.00 Estimate with guaranteed funds $800.00 Overhead, rent, phones $1,251.00 mileage to clients and events $1,000.00 advertising at events and postage $109,301.00 $156,503.00 5312.5 Lesley Cobb From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Meredith Skoglund Friday, May 23, 2025 4:16 PM HS -Contract Management Jillian Broce; Kelly Morrison FW: Your application has been submitted Application and Budget\Weld_Cover_Letter_CRC_Grant_Application.pdf; Application and Budget\Region_2B_Caregiver_Program Budget.xlsx; Application and Budget\0023 - Area Agency on Aging - Meredith Skoglund. Profile.docx; Application and Budget\CRC_2024 _Region_26 Grant_Application.docx; Application and Budget\0023 - Area Agency on Aging - Meredith Skoglund Profile.pdf Hi Lesley, Here is the grant that was submitted on line. Let me know if you have any questions. COUNTY, co Meredith Skoglund Community Outreach Manager DHS Home and Community Supports Division Desk: 970-400-6200 Cell: 970-373-7693 315 N 11th Ave PO Box A I Greeley, Colorado 80632 011000 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Megan Bettinger<mbettinger@eastersealscolorado.org> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 3:22 PM To: Meredith Skoglund <mskoglund@weld.gov> Cc: Kelly Morrison <kmorrison@weld.gov>; Jillian Broce <jbroce@weld.gov>; Amy Harris - CDHS She Her <amy.harris@state.co.us> Subject: RE: Your application has been submitted This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Govemment. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe: Here you go, I think you can also access it from your Submittable account. Thanks, Megan Bettinger Program Director Colorado Respite Coalition www. col oradoresoitecoal ition.orq Join the Colorado Family Caregivers Support Group on Facebook! Easterseals Colorado • www.eastersealscolorado.orq 393 S Harlan St Suite 250 • Lakewood, CO 80226 P 303.233.1666 x 419 • mbettinger@eastersealscolorado.orq A program of :easterseals Colorado COLORADO RESPITE COALITION From: Meredith Skoglund <mskoRlund@weld.kov> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 12:19 PM To: Megan Bettinger<mbettinger@eastersealscolorado.org> Cc: Kelly Morrison <kmorrison@weld.Rov>; Jillian Broce <ibroce@weld.gov>; Amy Harris - CDHS She Her <amv.harris@state.co.us> Subject: FW: Your application has been submitted Hi Megan, Thank you so much for giving Weld County the opportunity to apply for the CRC grant again. We have submitted our application. Our Weld County Commissioners would like a copy of our submission like we received last year. Is there any way you can retrieve that for their records. If I need to reach out to someone different, please let me know. Have a great weekend. COUNTY, CO Meredith Skoglund Community Outreach Manager DHS Home and Community Supports Division Desk: 970-400-6200 Cell: 970-373-7693 315 N 11th Ave I PO Box A I Greeley, Colorado 80632 2 00000 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: notifications@email.submittable.com <notifications@email.submittable.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:26 PM To: Meredith Skoglund <mskoelund@weld.eov> Subject: Your application has been submitted This Message Is From an External Sender This emaPwas sent by someone outside Weld County Govemment. Do not dick links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and kr►ow the content is safe. Your application has been submitted to Easterseals Colorado. Thank you for using Submittable. Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions about your submission, please contact the organization directly. Submittable is not involved in the decision -making process of organizations using our platform. 3 Sent by Submittable. 101 E Front St Suite 501, Missoula, MT 59802 Help Center I Terms and Conditions I Contact Us 4 May 22, 2024 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PO BOX A GREELEY, CO 80631 Website: www.weld.Rov Colorado Respite Coalition 393 S. Harlan St. Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80226 Re: 2024-2025 STATE RESPITE GRANT APPLICATION Dear Members of the Selection Committee, Please find Weld County's enclosed proposal for the 2024-2025 State Respite Grant. The Weld County Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA), situated within the Department of Human Services focuses on maintaining the independence and dignity of older adults within their homes and communities. WCAAA's current Caregiver Respite Program, (exclusively funded by the Older Americans Act,) has been serving caregivers since the 1990s by issuing vouchers for caregivers to access consumer -directed care allowing them autonomy to select the type of respite service that would best fit their specific needs. Receiving the thirty -thousand dollars will allow for enhancement and expansion of the existing current caregiver program. WCAAA is anticipating a 40% reduction in funding for each of our programs, including respite services. This change equates to a decrease of $58,000.00 from Fiscal Year 24 to Fiscal Year 25. the waitlist has reached its capacity and individuals are being undeserved. These funds will enable WCAAA to remove individuals from the waitlist and increase the availability of respite assistance throughout Weld County. Individuals from the waitlist will be prioritized based on our Prioritization Worksheet which evaluates the various factors such as rural residence, minority status, physical limitations, and low-income status to identify caregivers in greatest need. The grant funds provided by the Colorado Respite Coalition will aim to mitigate the adverse impact on the recipients and prevent potential cuts to current voucher amounts. Thank you for the opportunity to better serve Weld County caregivers. We look forward to establishing a new partnership with The Colorado Respite Coalition and Easterseals Colorado. Thac you, 1)21: 1amiJUlrich Director of Human Services Weld County Department of Human Services 3145 N 11th Ave Bldg. A Greeley, CO 80631 Easterseals Colorado Powered by Submattable D Title 0023 by oWEN10wAYLON15!!$$** M Skoglund in 2024- 2025 State Respite Grant Application 315 N. 11th Ave Building A Greeley, Colorado 80631 United States 970-400-6200 mskoglund@weldgov.com Original Submission Score 05/24/2024 id. 46591620 05/24/2024 Application Instructions for use: Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from Instructions the Colorado Respite Coalition. Please use this template to prepare your application. Once you have drafted your application, submit the application using this form. If you have questions please reach out to Colorado Respite Coalition at CRClnfo@EastersealsColorado.Org. Application Checklist Answers to Application Questions 1-25 (fill out form below) - Use this checklist to 1 -Page Cover letter signed by the Executive Director or another authorized ensure that you have signatory. Include the purpose of the grant request and a brief description all the elements of of the respite program (uploaded as a PDF or Word Document) the application. 5 -Page (double-spaced) Grant Application Narrative Response (uploaded as a PDF or word document). Most Recent Audited Financial Statements or Form 990 Respite Program Budget - Use the provided budget template. Current Agency Budget Certificates of Insurance for the following: General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Protected Health Information Insurance policies OR written statement that your agency will add these insurance policies during the grant period. Signed policy and procedure statement that assures staff providers supporting this grant complete the fingerprint -based background checks and CAPS background checks. Application Questions 1. Organization or Agency Name 2. Organization or Agency Address The questions below should be answered for the whole agency/organization. Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave Bldg A 3. Organization or www.weldaaa.org Agency Website 4. Executive Director Kelly Morrison Name 5. Executive Director +19704006786 Phone 6. Executive Director kmorrison@weld.gov Email 7. Respite Program Caregiver Program Name 8. Grant Application Meredith Skoglund Contact Name 9. Grant Application Community Outreach Manager Contact Title 10. Grant Application +19704006200 Contact Phone 11. Grant Application mskoglund@weld.gov Contact Email 12. Program Jillian Broce Administrator Contact Name 13. Program Caregiver Coordinator Administrator Contact Title 14. Program +19704006130 Administrator Contact Phone 15. Program jbroce@weld.gov Administrator Contact Email 16. Agency -wide, 2,500 how many individuals do you serve annually? The questions below should be answered only for the program applying for funds. 17. Amount of Grant $30,000 Request 18. If we cannot Yes grant your full request, will you accept a partial award (minimum of $5,000)? 19. What percent of 34% your total program budget does your grant request equal? 20. How many families does your agency anticipate serving with the requested funds? 15 clients 21. Of the families all of them will be new you anticipate serving, how many will be new families? 22. About how many 60 hours per client, 900 total hours hours of respite will you provide with the requested funds? 23. What is the staff- N/A to -participant ratio? 24. Does your program currently have a waitlist? Yes 25. If yes, how many 15 families are on it? Please Upload Your 1 -Page Cover Letter Weld_Cover Letter CRC_Grant_Application.pdf Please Upload Your 5 -Page Grant Narrative CRC_2024_Region_2B_Grant_Application.docx Please Upload Your Program Budget Region_2B_Caregiver Program_Budget.xlsx Please Upload Your Agency Budget Region_2B_Agency_Budget.pdf Please Upload Your Proof of Nonprofit Status (501(c)3 Letter - this is a requirement for nongovernmental agencies only) Please Upload Your Most Recent Audited Financial Statements or Form 990 Weld_County_IRS_TIN letter.pdf Please Upload Your Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State (this requirement is for nongovernmental agencies only) Certificates of Insurance for the following: General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Protected Health Information Insurance policies OR written statement that your agency will add these insurance policies during the grant period. Region_2B_General_Liability.pdf Voucher Application.2024.2025.docx Attestation of Easterseals Colorado and Colorado Respite Coalition Attestation of Compliance with Compliance with Background Checks and CAPS I attest that my agency is Background Checks in compliance with C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111, which requires certain employers and CAPS (Print to obtain a CAPS check to determine if a person who will provide direct Application to care to an at -risk adult is substantiated in a case of mistreatment of an at - complete and sign) risk adult. The full list of employers required to obtain CAPS checks are Include signed copy listed at C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111. I attest that my agency is in compliance with with additional C.R.S. § 18-6.5-107, which requires state -funded contracting agencies that documents upload. errploy persons to serve in positions that involve direct contact with vulnerable persons in the homes and residences of such vulnerable persons, to complete fingerprint -based criminal history record check of such employees through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or another background check system that provides information at the same level of detail or higher than the CBI records check. I attest that my agency requires that any employees, volunteers, or contractors responsible for transporting clients possess a valid Colorado driver's license and have not had any alcohol or other substance -related driving offenses within the past three years, or two or more convictions or chargeable accidents within the past two years. By entering my name Kelly here, I agrees to the Morrison above attestation and certify that I am an authorized signator for this organization. 4Colorado Respite Coalition, Grant Application Weld County Area Agency on Aging Question 1: The mission of the Weld County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is to uphold the independence and dignity of individuals within their homes and communities. Situated within the Department of Human Services, our primary focus lies on providing services to Weld County residents aged 60 and above. The Weld County AAA operates under the Weld County Home and Community Supports Division, encompassing various entities such as the Case Management Agency, Long Term Care Eligibility Technicians, Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado, and Adult Protective Services. We collaborate with community partners to offer a comprehensive array of programs aimed at providing supportive services and opportunities for older and high -risk adults to enhance their health and maintain independence. Weld County AAA is one of 16 AAA agencies in Colorado and is part of a national network dedicated to assisting older adults in remaining in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Question 2: The Weld County AAA Caregiver Respite Program has been serving since the 1990s. Our AAA Staff does not directly administer respite services; instead, we issue vouchers for caregivers to access care. All voucher coordinators current hold a bachelor's degree. Caregivers receive a voucher every six months per fiscal year, providing them with flexibility in its usage. Since this voucher program is consumer - directed, caregivers have the autonomy to select the type and timing of respite services that best meet their needs. For instance, some families use it on a routine basis (e.g., once a week), while others utilize it for adult day programs or during vacations or emergencies. Presently, all funding for this program is exclusively sourced from the Older American Act. Question 3: The funding allocated to the Weld County AAA will be utilized to enhance and expand the existing respite voucher program. Specifically, this includes removing individuals currently on our waiting list and increasing the availability of respite assistance throughout Weld County. All individuals, whether currently receiving respite funding through the Older Americans Act or funded by grant funds, will be closely monitored in accordance with the State Unit On Aging Policy and Procedures. Those drawn from the waitlist will be prioritized based on the Prioritization Worksheet, which has been recognized as best practice by the State Unit on Aging in 2024. This worksheet takes into account various factors such as rural residence, minority status, physical limitations, and low-income status to identify caregivers in greatest need. In the event of a public health emergency, communication with individuals receiving respite care will be intensified to ensure their needs are being met. Services will continue as the program remains consumer -directed, ensuring flexibility and autonomy for caregivers in selecting and utilizing respite services. Question 4: Our primary objective for the grant is to enhance and broaden respite options for caregivers in Weld County amidst impending budget cuts. Anticipating a 40% reduction in funding from Fiscal Year 24 to Fiscal Year 25, with the caregiver/respite program facing a budget decrease from $145,000 to $87,000, the grant award's fundamental aim is to mitigate the adverse impact on recipients and prevent potential cuts to voucher amounts. The organization will assess outcomes by monitoring the delivery of services to individuals requiring respite care throughout the county using our internal database. Simultaneously, we will track the reduction in our waitlist and the number of individuals on our unmet needs report. If the grant is fully funded, we anticipate being able to allocate an additional 900 hours of respite care to families in Weld County. Additionally, all recipients will be encouraged to participate in a Performance Measure survey during FY 25 to evaluate their overall satisfaction with the program and identify areas for improvement. Our target is to achieve a satisfaction rate of 90% or higher among program participants. Question 5: Weld County AAA maintains long-standing formal and informal partnerships with numerous providers across Weld County, and we are committed to sustaining these collaborations. We actively engage in multiple community outreach efforts, including participation in various resource fairs held throughout the year. These events serve as platforms to inform the public about the services offered by AAA and facilitate collaboration with local stakeholders. Examples of venues where we participate include local senior/recreation centers, churches, VA facilities, libraries, health care facilities, and home care agencies. Our agency relies on the support of multiple community volunteers to bolster our diverse programs. We will continue to promote the caregiver/respite program through our Information and Assistance team and leverage our connections with community partners. Additionally, we gather feedback from the community through various channels, including email, phone, comment cards at programming sites, and our annual satisfaction survey. Moreover, we maintain an active advisory board that provides valuable input, addresses concerns, and offers suggestions to enhance our programs. Question 6: Should the additional funds be granted, note that none of the grant funds will be allocated towards salaries, benefits or indirect costs. All funds will be strictly dedicated to supporting caregiver recipients' The allocation for 'other expenses' serves as an approximate representation of this program's specific contribution to the overall expenses for the Older American Act programs. Question 7: Despite being designated as urban according to the Colorado Rural Health Center, Weld County ranks as the third largest county in Colorado, spanning 3,987.24 square miles. This expansive geographical area poses significant challenges in accessing the formalized services required by our senior population. Income Expenses Compensrtion Salaries and Wages Benefits Taxes Total Compensation Other Expenses Supplies Professional Fees Travel and Transpartatic Printing and Advertising This Gram Request Total for Program Notes $30,000.00 $87,000.00 Total for Prgram budget reflectd what will be received in FY 25 from the Older American Funding The below numbers reflect a portion of one FfE's total salary that is currently charged to the Caregiver Respite program 5- $40,574.92 $- $3,448.87 $- S- $44,023.79 5- $800.00 This is a small portion of the overall AAA Budget $1,251.00 This is a small portion of the overall AAA Budget $1,000.00 This is a small portion of the overall AAA Budget $3,000.00 $39,925.21 Hello