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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20232043.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 2023-2024 PLAN FOR CORE SERVICES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY 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 2023-2024 Plan for the Core Services Program 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 July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said plan, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan, 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 2023-2024 Plan for the Core Services Program 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 and Director of the Department of Human Services be, and hereby are, authorized to electronically sign and submit said plan. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of July, A.D., 2023, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: :t: G1 V %4 Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: fl cl'J �Ic. Deputy Clerk to the Board APP: e' D A ounty Attorney Date of signature: Z'"1) Z3 Mira-Fveeynan, Chair on Saine Cc : H S D Oft/t 5 /23 2023-2043 HR0095 Ct r vcke1- (t 7Zl 5 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: July 11, 2023 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Core Services Program Plan — Second Year of a Three -Year Plan (SFY 2023-24) Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Approval of the Department's Core Services Program Plan — Second Year of a Three -Year Plan (SFY 2023-24). The Core Services Program Plan has been developed in accordance with State Department of Human Services rules governing Core Services funding. This Plan is for year two of a three-year Core Plan cycle and is effective for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The Department's allocation for year 2023-24 is $6,038,987.00 which is an increase of $1,613,051.00 over year 2022-23. If the proposed Core Services Program Plan is approved by the State, the Plan will be administered in conformity with its provisions and the provisions of State Department rules. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Plan and authorize the Chair and Director to sign and submit electronically. Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross Lori Saine Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: rN1 14 — Pass -Around Memorandum; July 11, 2023 - CMS ID 7215 Page 1 2023-2043 -7/19 k -k la Wct5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5113F4B5-2FFE-4O19-8EA7-526B9992O703 • • ' & ID • Office of Children, Youth & Families Department of Human Services NEW Core Plan Template (Last Revised 06/15/2023) Is the County submitting a Core II Plan? [ x ] Yes [ ] No Programmatic Pieces from County Core Plan Experts Core Services Program /Volume 7: • List of Definitions of Services - (Link to Volume 7.3) o Cut Et paste this into your browser to access: https: / /www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionld=10689&tfi leName=12%20CC R%202509-4 • County Designed Services List of defined services that could be referenced - counties then have space to enter distinctive features to their service Ability to attach Documentation if needed • Is this service innovative and/or otherwise unavailable in this county? Yes or No • Can this service be funded by Medicaid or private insurance instead of Core? Yes or No Which Core goal does this service best meet? (Check the box next to the selection) • 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; or • 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. Page 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5113F4B5-2FFE-4C19-8EA7-526B9992C703 • • ' • D • Office of Children, Youth & Families Department of Human Services COUNTY DESIGN NARRATIVE SECTION Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1 Definition of Core Services: 7.303.1 Definitions 2 Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 7.303.11 Program Goals 3 Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. 7.303.12 Access 4 Define the eligible population to be served.7.303.13 Program Eligibility 5. Define the time frame of the service. 7.303.15 Service Time Frames 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • the number of cases per worker, • the number of workers for the program, and • the worker -to -supervisor ratio. see 7.303.16 for Workload Standards 7 Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent in rule? 8. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.17. 9. Identify the service provider. 10. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). Please check here if your county has a Core II Plan: DocuSigned by: Ulna., \e+omn,,,rnb9ae _ 7/12/2023 Signature, DIRECTOR, COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN/SOCIAL SERVICES DATE DocuSigned by: Shut Cr 7/12/2023 T433TUZt3tit�0U4UO Signature, CHAIR, PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION DocuSigned by: DATE JUL 1 9 2023 FrwMewt, 7/12/20-2-3- \-P74 RAffUR1 ldddl Signature, CHAIR, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE o2 -G,23 _ 02043 Page 2 Service Name: Prevention Services Program Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Prevention Services Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. 4. This service detail is currently available through existing Program Area 3 Prevention Services. Define the eligible population to be served. The eligible population for these services will include Families who are not involved with an open PA4 Youth Services, PA5 Child Protection or PA6 Youth In Transition Case with children or youth currently in Page 3 school if 18who 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 rules and requirements specific funding stream utilized. 5. Define the time frame of the service. - Individual participation time frames will vary based on the family's level of involvement with Weld County and their specific needs. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: number of cases per worker, up to 35 active cases number of workers for the program, There are currently six (6) Community Case Managers, and • worker to supervisor ratio. 8:1 is the current ratio 7. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. - 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. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. At a minimum, The Prevention Services Program will Whenever possible, prevent families who are at risk of child welfare involvement who are willing and open to services from penetrating the child welfare system or having a youth become adjudicated through the juvenile justice system. Successfully reduce 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. 8 Identify the service provider. - Weld County Staff 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). - $7085.00/Month per FTE - $7567.21 /Month per FTE (Weld County Public Health Department) Page 4 Service Name: Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. The Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services will provide immediate in-person/in-home response to families, youth and children, in crisis, 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails ("Crisis Intervention"). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. The eligible population for these services will include: 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. 5. Define the time frame of the service. Page 5 Individual participation off amities 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. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • 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 as needed • worker to supervisor ratio. <6:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. 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. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. At a minimum, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services will: - 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. 8. Identify the service provider. - Various Providers 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $65/Hour Page 6 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Mental Health in Schools Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Mental Health in Schools Program falls under the Day Treatment definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. Mental Health in School services 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 (OTT): An intensive 1:1 where students are engaged in trails of demands which focus on expanding the repertoire of language development. Page 7 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 contrived setting. 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 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 teach students the aptitudes and self-confidence needed to function well interpersonally and interpersonally. - A flexible curriculum, focused on holistically educating challenging students while conforming to the home district's unique curriculum and instruction standards, is utilized. Page 8 - 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 and the use of transportation resources; the development of good work habits; community involvement for the purposes of career readiness, exposure to occupations/industries, and volunteer activities; and 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. This service detail already exists in Trails (Mental Health Services) 4. Define the eligible population to be served. Students in grades 6-12, with emotional disabilities and/or students on the autism spectrum, who are at risk of out -of -home placement. 5. Define the time frame of the service. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, Teacher to Student Ratio = 1:2.5 • number of workers for the program, and Varies on need • worker to supervisor ratio. <6:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field with demonstrated teaching experience and credentialing. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. A minimum of 93% of students will transition successfully to their mainstream home school environment (if applicable). All Students will: Page 9 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. 8. Identify the service provider. Centennial BOCES DBA Sierra School of Weld County 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $73.00/Day (Therapeutic Costs) Page 10 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Functional Family Therapy Program falls under the Mental Health Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an intensive family -based treatment that addresses the pervasive patterns of relational dysfunction known to be determinants of conduct disorder, violent acting out, and substance abuse among youth 10-18 years of age. FFT address the multiple factors known to be related to delinquency and therefore strives to enhance both the safety of the youth and family directly receiving FFT services as well as the safety of the greater community in which the youth resides. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails (Functional Family Therapy). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. The target population for this service is youth ages 10-18 who are conduct disordered, violent or have issues with substance abuse, and are a risk of out -of - home placement. Youth must meet Core Services criteria as identified in Volume 7. 5. Define the time frame of the service. The average length of services is two (2) to five (5) months which can be lengthened for youth deemed appropriate for extended services. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH): 16, Savio :8-10 • number of workers for the program, and NRBH: 4, Savio: 3 (FT), 2 (PT) Page 11 • worker to supervisor ratio. NRBH: 4:1, Savio: 7:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. FFT therapists are Master's level clinicians or equivalent. All therapists have completed the nationally recognized FFT training program and strictly adhere to the accepted program model. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. "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". "Caregivers/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. "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. 8. Identify the service provider. North Range Behavioral Health Savio 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). NRBH: $700/Month (FFT) $1200/Month (FFT-CW) Savio $1,000-1,300/Month (FFT-Various Levels) Page 12 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Foster Parent Consultation (Foster Care/Adoption Support) Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. The Foster Parent Consultation (Foster Care/Adoption Support) Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails. 4. Define the eligible population to be served. These services are open to any child placed in a Weld County foster home. 5. Define the time frame of the service. 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. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, The number of cares per worker varies and is dependent upon the availability of the provider and the need for services at any given time. Page 13 • number of workers for the program, and Varies on Need • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. Master's level clinician, or higher, with extensive experience and training in the area of foster care and Child Welfare. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. "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. 8. Identify the service provider. Various Providers 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). Varies $100-$150 an hour Page 14 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: High -Fidelity Wraparound Services Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The High Fidelity Wraparound Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. The High -Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) Program is an intensive, team -based, person - centered service that provides coordinated, family -driven care to meet the complex needs of children and adolescents who are involved with multiple systems who have mental and behavioral health, neurobiological, and/or substance use problems and may be at risk for high levels of care and/or out -of -home placement. HFW is a service that; facilitates care planning and coordination of services for children and adolescents, provides access to support to promote engagement and completion of services, engages youth and families to establish an individualized child and family team that develops and monitors a strengths -based plan of care, and addresses youth and family needs across domains of physical and behavioral health, social determinants of health, and natural supports. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. This service detail is currently available through existing Program Area 3 Prevention Services, Program Area 4 Youth in Conflict, Program Area 5 Children in Need of Protection, or Program Area 6 Adoption Cases. 4. Define the eligible population to be served. 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, neurobiological, and/or substance use problems Page 15 and may be at risk for high levels of care and/or out -of -home placement, or are aging out of DHS care. 5. Define the time frame of the service. Participation in the HFW Program is voluntary and can be accessed as many times as necessary throughout the lifetime of the child(ren). 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, Wraparound Facilitators can be assigned up to 10 families. • number of workers for the program, and Four (4) FTE • worker to supervisor ratio. 4:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. 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 12 months of employment, and they must possess Colorado Wraparound Facilitator Credentialing or obtain it within first 12 months of employment. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. Throughout this process, the child(ren) or adolescents and their parent(s)/caregiver(s) develop skills in the following: "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 Page 16 8. Identify the service provider. Family Resource Division's Wraparound Facilitators 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $491,416/Year (Four (4) Wraparound Facilitators and one Supervisor). Page 17 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Kinship Consultation and Support Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Kinship Consultation and Support Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. This program provides kinship consultative 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails (Therapeutic Kinship Services) 4. Define the eligible population to be served. The population served is any child placed in a Weld County kinship home. 5. Define the time frame of the service. 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 staff Ing team. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, 40-50 Cases • number of workers for the program, and Four (4) Kinship Coordinators Page 18 One (1) FTE Supervisor • worker to supervisor ratio. • 4:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. The Kinship Care Coordinators must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and one year of professional casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency or a Master's degree in Social Work. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. 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. 8. Identify the service provider. Weld County Kinship Coordinators 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $472, 800.00/Year - Supervisor ($110,900.00) - Four (4) Kinship Care Coordinators ($361,900.00) Page 19 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Mediation Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Mediation Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails ("Mediation"). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. 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. Collaterals within the community for the purpose of developing effective treatment and prevention plans for children and/or families. 5. Define the time frame of the service. 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. Page 20 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, Up to six (6) mediations per month • number of workers for the program, and 1 • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. 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. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. - Mediation will assist parties to reach agreements that can advance the case and reduce litigation. - 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. 8. Identify the service provider. Julie A. Scroggins, Attorney -at -Law 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $250.00 per hour Page 21 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Mentoring Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Mentoring Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. One-on-one mentoring to guide and teach youth to make positive choices, support goals as defined by the referral source, and prevent out -of -home placement or involvement/further involvement in the juvenile justice system. Services will include: Connecting youth and family with resources in the area of parenting, pregnancy, mental health concerns, drug and alcohol treatment, and alternative educational opportunities. Advocating for youth ad 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. Page 22 - 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 goals. - Guiding youth to increase communication with parents and adult supports through utilization of positive resources. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails ("Mentoring"). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. Children and youth, age five (5) to 18, who are at risk of out -of -home placement. 5. Define the time frame of the service. A minimum of one (1) time per week for up to six (6) months. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, Two (2) to Three (3) cases at any given time • number of workers for the program, and One (1) • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field with demonstrated youth mentoring experience and/or credentialing and complete the Strengthening Families TM' Protective Factors Framework. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. Youth will demonstrate progress towards goals as defined by the referral source. This may include increased attendance at school, improved personal hygiene, securing 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. Page 23 8. Identify the service provider. Various Providers 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $65-70/Hour Page 24 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Mental Health Navigator Program Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Mental Health Navigator Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. Mental Health Navigators 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 contributing to intrapsychic, social and/or family dysfunction of children/ youth and their families. They complete mental health assessments and written reports on children in the custody of Weld County using standardized assessment instruments including the CANS on youth at risk of out -of - home placement to determine the appropriate level of care. The Navigators 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. A new Trails Service Detail needs to be created. 4. Define the eligible population to be served. 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 Page 25 times the Navigators assist with PA 3 prevention cases to prevent a family from coming into the child welfare system. 5. Define the time frame of the service. Services may be provided up to 18 months. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, 15-20 Cases • number of workers for the program, and Two (2) Mental Health Navigators .3 FTE Supervisor • worker to supervisor ratio. 3:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. The Mental Health Navigators must have a Master's level degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field. In addition, the Mental Health Professional must be a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist and have five years full-time work experience as a Social Worker, Case Worker or Mental Health Counselor. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. The Mental Health Navigators 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 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 appropriate care. Personal and Individual Competency: As parents engage in mental health services to address trauma, prior victimization and self-esteem issues, they are better equipped to establish physical and emotional boundaries for themselves and their children and assume responsibility for their behavior. Children who access mental Page 26 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. 8. Identify the service provider. Weld County Mental Health Navigators 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $213,580.00/Year - 20% Supervisor ($19,980.00/Year) - Three (3) FT Mental Health Navigators ($290,400.00/Year) Page 27 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Multisystemic Therapy Program falls under the Mental Health Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a nationally recognized evidence, family and community -based program model that focuses on chronic juvenile offenders, ages 12 and 17, who have extensive criminal histories. MST therapists work closely with families in their home to assist the youth and family in controlling the youth's behaviors, maintaining focus on school, engaging in pro -social activities, and obtaining job skills. The program utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavior management training, family therapy and community -based resources. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails ("Multisystemic Therapy"). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. The target population for this service is youth ages 12-17 with antisocial behavior and who have extensive criminal histories. Youth must meet Core Services criteria as identified in Volume 7. 5. Define the time frame of the service. The average length of services is two (2) to five (5) months which can be extended for youth deemed appropriate for extended services. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, NRBH: 6, Savio: 4-5 • number of workers for the program, and Page 28 NRBH:4, Savio 4 • worker to supervisor ratio. NRBH: 4-1, Savio: 4-1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. MST therapists are Master's level clinicians or equivalent. All therapist have completed the nationally recognized MST training program and strictly adhere to the accepted program model. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. - The family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and disagreements and show awareness and responsibility for one's behavior. - Parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with their children. 8. Identify the service provider. North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH) Savio 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). NRBH: $1,8000.00/Month (Multisystemic Therapy) Savio: $1,794.00-3,237.00/Month (Multisystemic Therapy - Various Levels) Page 29 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Nurse Consultation Program Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Nurse Consultation Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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 appropriate Provide care management, monitoring, 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 appropriately respond to any medical issues that arise during 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 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. Nurturing Program 4. Define the eligible population to be served. The population served are high risk infants and children who have high medical needs and their families who have an open Child Welfare case. Page 30 5. Define the time frame of the service. Services may range from a one-time intervention up to 6 months of intensive services. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, One (1) FTE Nurse, 15-20 Cases • number of workers for the program, and One (1) FTE Nurse • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. The Nurse 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. 7 Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. This service will be provided by Nurses from community partners. The Nurse will help families to achieve elements A through G set forth in 7.303.18. In addition to these elements, this service will 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 returned home and had nurse involvement will not re-enter placements 8. Identify the service provider. This service will be provided by Nurses from community partners. 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). Page 31 $130 an hour Page 32 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Post Permanency Services Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Post Permanency Services Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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 18`f' 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 loss. 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. This service detail is currently available through existing Program Area 6 Adoption Cases or Program Area 3 Prevention Services. Page 33 4. Define the eligible population to be served. 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 throughout the lifetime of the child(ren). 5. Define the time frame of the service. This service is available to all adoption and APR/Guardianship cases until the child reaches the age of 18. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: 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 20 active families at a time. number of workers for the program, and Two (2) FTE worker to supervisor ratio. 8:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators must meet the minimum professional and educational requirements for Colorado Social Caseworker outlined in Volume 7. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. 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. 8. Identify the service provider. Page 34 Family Resource Division's Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $151,576.00/Year (Two (2) FT Adoption Support and Resource Coordinators) Page 35 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Role Model Mentoring (Child Mentoring and Family Support) Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The Rose Model Mentoring Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail does exist in Trails at this time (Child Mentoring and Family Support). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. Any youth who has lost or been abandoned by a parent, including youth in foster or kin placement. 5. Define the time frame of the service. Individual participation of families will vary based on the referred family's level of Involvement with Weld County, and their specific needs. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, Up to seventy-five (75) youth per year; unduplicated. • number of workers for the program, and One (1) • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:1 Page 36 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. Bachelor's degree or higher in a related filed with demonstrated youth mentoring experience and/or credentialing and complete the Strengthening Families" Protective Factors. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. - 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 will have not entered the juvenile justice system at the time of discharge. 8. Identify the service provider. Paid in Full, Inc. 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). $95.00/Episode (One-time fee/client. Level 1 - Intro to Best Effort) $195.00/Episode (One-time fee/client. Level 1 - Intro to Camaraderie) $195.00/Episode (One-time fee/client. Level 1 - Intro to Work as a Team) $195.00/Episode (One-time fee/client. Level 1 n- Prep and Test for Level 2) $100.00/Episode (One-time fee/client. Level 2 - R.M.M. Family Club, Up to 12 Sessions) $100.00/Episode (Level 3 - Club Captains, up to 4 Times) Page 37 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Service Name: Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Hope and Training- TIGHT (Reconnecting Youth Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually 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. 1. The TIGHT Program falls under the County Designed Services definition. 2. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. 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. 3. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails ("Reconnecting Youth"). 4. Define the eligible population to be served. The target population for this service is youth ages 15-17 who are at risk of out -of - home placement and who exhibit delinquent/maladaptive behaviors, primarily truancy issues and expulsion from school. 5. Define the time frame of the service. Youth participate in the program for various lengths of time; each individuals situation is different. 6. Define the workload standard for the program: Page 38 • number of cases per worker, TIGHT Crew, 8:1 • number of workers for the program, and Two (2)-FTE (Crew Leaders) .5 FTE (Team Leader) • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:3 (FT/PT) 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. 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. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. "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. 8. Identify the service provider. Collaborative effort between Child Welfare and Employment Services Divisions in Weld County DHS. 9. Define the rate of payment (e.g., $100.00 per session/episode). Youth Programs Crew Leader (1 FTE) $64,100.00 Youth Programs Crew Leader (1 FTE) $68,800.00 Page 39 WCYCC Supervisor (.5 FTE) $43,100.00 Page 40 SERVICE Check here if included in (PA3) (Prevention) Check here if included in (PA4) (Youth in Conflict) Check here if included in (PA5) Check here if included in (PA6) (Adoption at risk of disruption, FYIT) 1. Home -Based Intervention X x X X 2. Intensive Family Therapy X X X X 3. Sexual Abuse Treatment X X X X 4. Day Treatment X X X X 5. Life Skills X X X X 6. County -Designed Service X X X X 7. SEA - (Special Economic Assistance) X X X X 8. Aftercare Services X X X X 9. Mental Health Services x X X X 10. Substance Abuse Treatment X X x X Aftercare Services: Any of the Core Services provided to prepare a child for reunification with his/her family or other permanent placement and to prevent future out -of -home placement of the child. County Designed Services: An optional service tailored by the specific county to meet the needs of families and children in the community in order to prevent the out -of -home placement of children or facilitate reunification or another form of permanence. County -designed services encompass components of the menu of Core Services, yet are structured in their delivery and tracked uniquely to gain detailed data on evidenced -based programs, as well as programs that are providing positive outcomes in communities around the state. Day Treatment: Comprehensive, highly structured services that provide education to children and therapy to children and their families. Home -Based Intervention: Services provided primarily in the home of the client and include a variety of services, which can include therapeutic services, concrete services, collateral services, and crisis intervention directed to meet the needs of the child and family. See Section 7.303.14 for service elements of therapeutic, concrete, collateral, and crisis intervention. Intensive Family Therapy: Therapeutic intervention typically with all family members to improve family communication, functioning, and relationships. Life Skills: Services provided primarily in the home that teach household management, effectively accessing community resources, parenting techniques, and family conflict management. Mental Health Services: Diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to assist in the development of the family services plan and to assess and/or improve family communication, functioning, and relationships. Page 41 • Sexual Abuse Treatment: Therapeutic intervention designed to address issues and behaviors related to sexual abuse victimization, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse perpetration, and to prevent further sexual abuse and victimization. • Special Economic Assistance: Emergency financial assistance of not more than $2,000 per family per year in the form of cash and/or vendor payment to purchase hard services. See Section 7.303.14 for service elements of hard services. • Substance Abuse Treatment Services: Diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to assist in the development of the family service plan, to assess and/or improve family communication, functioning, and relationships, and to prevent further abuse of drugs or alcohol. Page 42 COLORADO Office of Children, Youth Et Families Department of Human Services County FTEs Funded With Core Core Services Program County(ies): Weld How many total FTEs are funded using your county's Core Services allocation? 22.5 Using the list below, please subdivide your county's total number of FTEs according to what area of child welfare they spend the most time working i n . Example: If you have an employee whose position is funded using Core and that employee spends 25% of their time working on primary prevention efforts, 25% of their time working on family engagement, and 50% of their time working on adoptions, then the assignment of that FTE's job duties toward the total number of FTEs for your county would be: Primary Prevention .25 FTE, Family Engagement .25 FTE, and Adoptions .5 FTE. Job Duties that Align with Core Goals Total Number of FTEs Family Engagement Facilitators 5 Mental Health Professionals 3.5 Life Skills 12 Post Adoption Services 2 Total number of FTEs funded through Core: 22.5 Page 43 80/20 Funding Summary Core Services Program County(ies): Weld Service Name: Allocation Percentage: Home Based Intervention 11.10% Intensive Family Therapy 0.10% Life Skills 45.40% Day Treatment 0.40% Sexual Abuse Treatment 3.70% Special Economic Assistance 0 Mental Health Services 0 Substance Abuse Treatment 0 County Design Services - Purchased Services (Compass; Child Mentoring a Family Support-RMM; Foster Care/Adoption Support -Foster Parent Consultation; Therapeutic Kinship Services -Kinship Parent Consultation; Mediation; Mentoring) 32.20% County Design Services - Evidence Based Services for Adolescents (FFT, MST, TIGHT) 7.10% Total 80/20 Allocation Percentage 100 Page 44 100% Funding Summary Core Services Program County(ies): Weld Service Name: Allocation Percentage: Home Based Intervention 8.6% Intensive Family Therapy 0 Life Skills 34.8% Day Treatment 0 Sexual Abuse Treatment 3.5% Special Economic Assistance 3.7% Mental Health Services 25.8% Substance Abuse Treatment 8.7% County Design Services - Purchased Services (Community -Based Family Support Services - Compass; Child Mentoring and Family Support-RMM; Foster Care/Adoption Support -Foster Parent Consultation; Therapeutic Kinship Services -Kinship parent consultation; Mediation; Mentoring) 14.9% County Design Services - Evidence Based Services for Adolescents (FFT, MST, Reconnecting Youth -TIGHT) 0 Total 100% Allocation Percentage 100 Page 45 Final Budget Page Core Services Program County(ies): Weld CFMS Function Code: 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 1720/1820 Life Skills 45.40% 34.8% 1730/1830 Day Treatment 0.40% 0 1740/1840 Sexual Abuse Treatment 3.70% 3.5% 1855 Special Economic Assistance 0 3.7% 1845 Mental Health Services 0 25.8% 1850 Substance Abuse Treatment 0 8.7% 1747 County Design Services - Purchased Services (Community -Based Family Support Services - Compass; Child Mentoring and Family Support- RMM; Foster Care/Adoption Support -Foster Parent Consultation; Therapeutic Kinship Services -Kinship parent consultation; Mediation; Mentoring) 32.20% 14.9% 1725 County Design Services - Evidence Based Services for Adolescents (FFT, MST, Reconnecting Youth -TIGHT) 7.10% 0 Totals: 100 100 Page 46 *CFMS Function Codes 17xx denotes 80/20 allocation funded Core Service **CFMS Function Codes 18xx denotes 100% allocation funded Core Service Page 47 COLORADO Office of Children, Youth & Families Department of Human Services CORE SERVICES STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES 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 Program Services, provided or purchased, will be accessible to children and their families who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Rule Manual Volume 7, at 7.303; • Operation will 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 the State Department 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 Manual 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; • All 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. Page 48 PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT Core Services Program 1. THIS CONTRACT, made this day of , 20 _by and between the County Department of Human/Social Services at , hereinafter called "County" and (address) , (name) , (address) , hereinafter called "Contractor". (Tax I.D. or Social Security Number) 2. This contract will be effective from until 3. County agrees to purchase, and Contractor agrees to provide (Core Service) To at at other such (population to be served) (location service is to be provided) location as shall facilitate the provision of such services. This service is described in Rule Manual Volume 7, Section 7.303.1 , and, if appropriate, the State - approved County Core Service Plan. 4. County agrees to purchase, and the contractor agrees to furnish units of service at the cost of per unit of service for a maximum amount of this contract of $ 5. The parties agree that the Contractor's relationship with the county is that of an independent Contractor. 6. The parties agree that payment pursuant to this Contract is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of funds for the purpose thereof. 7. County agrees: a) To determine child eligibility and, as appropriate, to provide information regarding rights to fair hearings. b) To provide the Contractor with written prior authorization on a child or family basis for services to be purchased. c) To provide the Contractor with referral information, including name and address of family, social, medical, and educational information as appropriate to the referral. d) To monitor the provision of contracted service. e) To pay the Contractor after receipt of billing statements for services rendered satisfactorily and in accordance with this Contract. 8. Contractor agrees: a) Not to assign any provision of this Contract to a subcontractor. b) Not to charge clients any fees related to services provided under this contract. c) To hold the necessary license(s) which permits the performance of the service to be purchased, and/or to meet applicable Colorado Department of Human Services qualification requirements. d) To comply with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, national origin, or handicap. e) To provide the service described herein at a cost not greater than that charged to other persons in the same community. f) To submit a billing statement in a timely manner, no later than forty-five (45) days after services. failure to do so may result in non-payment. Page 49 g) To safeguard the information and confidentiality of the child and the child's family in accordance with the rules of the Colorado Department of Human Services and the County Department of Human/Social Services. h) To provide County with reports on the provision of services as follows: • Within weeks of enrollment/participation, submission of a treatment plan for the child/child's family with specific objectives and target dates. The treatment plan is subject to county approval. At intervals of months, from the time of enrollment/participation, submit reports that include progress and barriers in achieving provisions of the treatment plan. i) To provide access for any duly authorized representative of the County or the Colorado Department of Human Services until the expiration of five (5) years after the final payment under this Contract, involving transactions related to this Contract. j) Indemnify the County and the Colorado Department of Human Services from the action based upon or arising out of damage or injury, including death, to persons or property caused or sustained in connection with the performance of this contract or by conditions created thereby, or based upon any violation of any statute, regulation, and the defense of any such claims or actions. 9. In addition to the foregoing, the County and Contractor also agree: 10. Termination: Either party may terminate this Contract by thirty (30) days prior notification in writing. 11. All payments will be paid through the State's approved automated system, as appropriate. ➢ Core Services Program expenditures will not be reimbursed when the expenditures may be reimbursed by some other source. (As set forth in Rule Manual Volume 7, at 7.414, B (12 CCR 2509-5). ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: County Director's Signature Date Contractor's Signature Date Contractor's Title Original to Contractor Copy to the Case File Copy to County Bookkeeping Copy to State Accounting Attach Core II Plan Documentation Here - if applicable Page 50 COLORADO Office of Children, Youth & Families Department of Human Services Resource List: 1. Volume 7 - Child Welfare Services (12 CCR 2509-4 ) effective 03/02/2023 https: / /www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionld=10689&tfileName= 12%20CCR%202509-4 2. Colorado Code of Colorado Regulations webpage (for future updates to this Volume 7 PDF) o https: / /www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/DisplayRule.do?action=ruleinfo&truleld=28238tdeptlD= 9atagencylD=1078tdeptName=Department%20of%20Human%20ServicesatagencyName=Soci al%20Services%20Rules%20(Volume%207;%20Child%20Welfare,%20Child%20Care%20Faciliti es)8tseriesNum=12%20CCR%202509-4 3. Volume 7 for Core Services Effective 20230302 - 12 CCR 2509-4 o https://docs.google.com/document/d/12fHsbgqi3Aw- 8NXJf /docs.google.com/document/d/ 12fHsbggj3Aw- 8NXJf_jcn42UjXeDvOwJ/edit?usp=sharingEtouid=101377615796361637579&rtpof=trueEtsd =true Page 51 100% Funding Summary Core Service Program FY 2023-24 (Core II Plan) County (ies) Weld R d` Home Based Intervention Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails 250,000.00 274,000.00 Life Skills Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails Supervised Visitation Day Treatment Sexual Abuse Treatment Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails 30,000.00 Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails Special Economic Assistance Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails 10,000.00 Mental Health Services Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails Substance Abuse Treatment Services Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails Total 100% CORE $ 564,000.00 State Board Summary Core Service Program FY 2023-24 80/20 Funding (Core II Plan) County (ies) Weld ervl es '�' Hes s iEa efI'ruvi€3er or i nalacs of I I, ge o€ ( Odd # a F� rallies' S€ er sus I'ea Idl tblltsn ..:. t $iil£lu A3 Seo od Pca I�lf3nih Cyst p€ r f;ksa3c@ Ps a Hoot( 4 ;rrsd ltea 1 ��r . , Home Based Intervention Various Providers 0-21 See Trails _ See Trails See Trails $ Intensive Family Therapy Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ Life Skills Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ Mental Health Services Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ Supervised Visitation Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ Day Treatment Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ Sexual Abuse Treatment Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ County Design Services - Purchased Services (Community Based Family Support Serviies - Compass; Child Mentoring and Family Support-RMM; Foster Care/Adoption Support -Foster Parent Consultation; Therapeutic Kinship Services -Kinship Parent Consultation; Mediation; Mentoring) Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ 88,000.00 County Design Services - Evidenced Based Services for Adolescents (Functional Family Therapy; Multisystemic Therapy; Reconnecting Youth-T.I.G.H.T.) Various Providers 0-21 See Trails See Trails See Trails $ Total 80/20 Core $ 88,000.00 Final Budget Page FY 2023-24 (Core II Plan) CORE SERVICES PROGRAM CFMS Function Code Service Name Other DSS Funds (Specifiy fund source) Other Source Funds (Specify fund source) Total Funds 80/20 1700 Total Funds 100% (Core, ACM, SEA, Substance Abuse, Mental Health) 1800 Total FSS 100% TOTAL FLNDS 1700/1800 Home Based Intervention $ 250,000.00 8250,000 1710/1810 Intensive Family Therapy $ 1720/1820 Life Skills $ 274,000.00 $274,000 1730/1830 Day Treatment $ - $ 1740/1840 Sexual Abuse Treatment $ 30,000.00 $30,000 1855 Special Economic Assistance 0 10,000.00 $10,000 1845 Mental Health Services $ 1850 Substance Abuse Treatment Services $ 1747 County Design Services - Purchased Services (Community Based Family Support Servcies - Compass; Child Mentoring and Family Support-RMM; Foster Care/Adoption Support - Foster Parent Consultation; Therapeutic Kinship Services - Kinship Parent Consultation; Mediation; Mentoring) $ 88,000.00 $ - $88,000 1725 County Design Services - Evidenced Based Services for Adolescents (Functional Family Therapy; Multisystemic Therapy; Reconnecting Youth- T.I.G.H.T 1 $ TOTALS $ - $ - 088,000 $564,000 $ - $652,000 CFMS functional Codes 18xx denotes 100% funded Core Service CFMS functional Codes 17xx denotes 80/20 funded Core Service CFMS Functional Codes for Family Stability Services will be determined by funding source: Child Welfare Block or County Funds. Please Contact Melinda Cox at 303.866.5962 for more information. Contract Form New Contract Request Entity Information ❑ New Entity? Entity Name" Entity ID" COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN '00003650 SERVICES Contract Name" COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CORE SERVICES PROGRAM PLAN SFY 2023-24) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract ID 7215 Contract Lead COBBXXLK Contract Lead Email cobbxxlk:0co.weld.co.us Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description' NEW CORE SERVICES PROGRAM PLAN FOR SFY 2023-24 AS PREPARED BY THE DHS DIVISION OF CHILD WELFARE. PLAN WILL BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO CDHS VIA DOCUSIGN. THE DEPARTMENT'S ALLOCATION FOR YEAR 2023-24 IS 50,038,987.00. Contract Description 2 PA IS BEING ROUTED THROUGH THE NORMAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB: 07 3,23. FINAL PLAN WILL BE SENT FOR CHAIR TO SIGN VIA DOCUSIGN. Contract Type" APPLICATION Amount 36,036,987.00 Renewable * NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HurnanServices weldgov.co Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead.veldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEYWELDG OV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date" 07;'19:2023 Due Date 07'15'2023 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 NSA 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; 2024 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 061282024 Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date 07:10,2023 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 07 19; 2023 Originator COBBXXLK Finance Approver CHERYL PATTELLI Legal Counsel BYRON HOWELL Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 07 10:2023 07`10 2023 Tyler Ref # AG 071923 Hello