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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211339.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE TECHNICAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL FOR PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Technical Business Proposal for Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Grant Funds 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, Office of Children, Youth, and Families, Division of Child Welfare, commencing upon full execution of signatures, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said proposal and agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said proposal and agreement, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Technical Business Proposal for Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Grant Funds 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, Office of Children, Youth, and Families, Division of Child Welfare, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said proposal and agreement. cc : I-ISD, AcT(Bc/co) os (27a( 2021-1339 HR0093 TECHNICAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL FOR PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) GRANT FUNDS PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of May, A.D., 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dtiaMigosri'. jd4, •4 Weld County Clerk to the Board Coun . - torney Steve Moreno, Chair Date of signature: O51L5 2021-1339 HR0093 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL 35n+rtit.C+ MEMORANDUM �O *L-158 DATE: May 11, 2021 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Colorado Department of Human Services' Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Bid 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 Request to bid for the Colorado Department of Human Services' (CDHS) Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Request for Proposal. The Department of Human Services' Family Resource Division (FR) requests to submit a bid for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) solicitation which will provide funding to develop community -based strategies to achieve the goals of safety, permanency, and well-being for families. If awarded, FR will partner with Catholic Charities and Kids at Heart as subcontractors to deliver the following PSSF Service Priorities: Intensive Family Case Management, Respite Care, Parent Peer Mentoring Programs, and Post Adoption/Post Permanency. The total amount of funding requested in this bid proposal is 5254,333.000 which includes the required 30% match. Both Catholic Charities and Kids at Heart have committed to meeting the 30% match requirement for their organizations. If awarded, the match funding amount the Department would be expected to meet is $41,735.00. Budget Breakdown Weld County DHS Catholic Charities Kids at Heart Amount requested from CDHS $ 97,381.00 $ 49,141.00 $ 31,511.00 30% Match $ 41,735.00 $ 21,060.00 $ 13,505.00 Total Budget $139,116.00 $ 70,201.00 $ 45,016.00 The anticipated initial term of the awarded contract would be October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The contract may be renewed for four (4) additional one-year periods at the sole discretion of the State. Legal (G. Kalousek) has reviewed and approved the submission documents. Pass -Around Memorandum; May 11, 2021 — ID 4758 Page 1 2021-1339 HR0Og3 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this request to bid, authorize the chair to sign the Request for Proposal Signature Page, and authorize the chair to sign the Transmittal Letter. Approve Recommendation Perry L. Buck Mike Freeman Scott K. James, Pro -Tern Steve Moreno, Chair Lori Saine 1,4 Schedule Work Session Other/Comments: Out VW Pass -Around Memorandum; May 1 I, 2021 — ID 4758 Page 2 OFFICE OF THE May 19, 2021 State of Colorado Department of Human Services TRANSMITTAL LE T TIH R ARD OF COMMISSIONERS PHONE: 970-400-4200 FAX: 970-336-7233 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, CO 80632 RE: Request for Proposal — Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Sites To Whom It May Concern, Weld County is pleased with the opportunity to submit a proposal for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program and to serve as a catalyst to find innovative and collaborative ways to deliver services that will promote healthy families and keep children safe. With this, we are willing and able to comply with all work requirements, terms, and conditions as specified in the RFP. Within our proposal you will find the following material and attachments: 1. Transmittal Letter 2. Technical Business Proposal 3. Scope of Work 4. Budget 5. Vendor Contact Information Sheet 6. HIPAA (Business Associate Agreement) 7. RFP Signature Page 8. State Contract Template — with requested changes tracked 9 Intensive Management Guidelines 10. Post Permanency/Adoption/Kinship Support Guidelines Weld County is a government entity. Furthermore, Weld County assures that it and its principals have not been an excluded provider, convicted of any criminal charges or actions involving moral turpitude. Weld County's proposal for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program will remain valid for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the award. Page 1 of 2 OFFICE OF THE Disclosures: F COMMISSIONERS PHONE: 970-400-4200 FAX: 970-336-7233 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREF,LEY, CO 80632 The following are current pending contracts and bid proposals Weld County has with the State of Colorado o Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) — Colorado Community Response RFP (Intent to award notification received - contract pending). o CDHS — CARES Act — Contract Amendment (20 IHFA 149562). o CDHS — Single Entry Point (SEP) Contract Amendment. o Colorado Department of Labor and Employment — Division of Unemployment Insurance MOU. ® No potential conflicts of interest have been identified related to this RFP. Services will not be performed outside the state of Colorado or the United States. ® The Weld County Department of Human Services is not a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). As we strive to serve our residents by preserving families, preventing disruption, and assisting families in maintaining safety, permanency and well-being, Weld County thanks you for your consideration as a PSSF program site. Sincerely, cP Steve Moreno Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners C: Jamie Ulrich, Director Tami Grant, Deputy Director Page 2 of 2 o1o7a' Jo<3�r TECHNICAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 315 NORTH 11th AVENUE P.O. Box A. GREELEY, CO 80632 Introduction: The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) serves residents through the provision of innovative, responsive, and collaborative services and is comprised of the following Divisions: • Family Resource offers a variety of supportive services surrounding the areas of post adoption, promoting healthy and intact families, child abuse prevention, public assistance navigation assistance and community outreach. • Child Welfare works with families to assure safety, permanency and wellbeing for children and youth. Certified Child Welfare Caseworkers assess family, child, and youth needs to provide appropriate referrals for services in an effort to strengthen families and minimize harm to children. • Assistance Payments programs are available to aid individuals and families that qualify for help. Programs include financial assistance in the form of monetary payments, help with childcare costs, grocery bills, and medical care. • Employment Services offers job opportunities, training, career planning programs, job skills development, workshops, job fairs, and vocational skills assessments. • Child Support Enforcement provides services to help parents and anyone caring for children. Services include testing for paternity, establishing court orders for child support, and enforcing the child support payment obligations. • Area Agency on Aging (AAA) plans, coordinates, and advocates for services to aid our older population. Including Adult Protective Services (APS) which provides protection for at -risk adults by investigating allegations of abuse, exploitation, caretaker neglect and self -neglect. Vision Statement The people of Weld County are connected to the resources needed to thrive in the community and feel safe and empowered. Mission Statement Engaging and partnering with the community to improve the safety, health and well-being of individuals and families through the delivery of responsive and collaborative services. Weld County is committed to implementing innovative and collaborative programs and services which promote healthy families and keep children safe. In 2004, supported by the Board of County Commissioners, WCDHS leadership recognized the need for and prioritized the creation Page 1 of 12 of a child abuse prevention program as a part of the Child Welfare Division. In 2018, prevention services were expanded to include the Community Outreach team, a Family Forever post permanency support team, a Social Security and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance (SSI/SSDI) team, a Specialized Wraparound Team (SWT) and a Prevention/Child Welfare Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Case Management team. These programs comprise the Family Resource Division, a unique Division within WCDHS with a mission to preserve families, prevent disruption and to assist families in maintaining safety, permanency and well-being through empowerment and a strengths -based approach. All programs within the Family Resource Division are free, voluntary and can be accessed by self -referral, through participation in any other human services program or via community referral. Staffing and Cultural Considerations Weld County strives to create a workplace which reflects the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to share and be appreciated for their unique strengths and perspectives. The Family Resource Division currently employs three (3) full time bilingual Community Case Managers, four (4) bilingual Outreach Service Coordinators, one (1) bilingual TANF Case Manager and one (1) bilingual Wraparound Coordinator. In addition, WCDHS collaborates with the Immigration and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado and Lutheran Family Service Rocky Mountains to support individuals from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Staff members also have access to an interpretation service which has the capacity to translate in hundreds of languages and to provide services virtually or in person. Outcome Measurement/Data Collection/Reporting Infrastructure All three (3) partner organizations have existing data collection, outcome measurement and reporting infrastructure. The Weld County Prevention Team documents all case management activities in TRAILS and uses the Protective Factors survey with all families. In addition, they collect and analyze anonymous feedback from participants post prevention participation. Currently, the Community Case Manager conducting PSSF Intensive Case Management implements the Colorado Family Support Assessment (CFSA) 2.0 in addition to the aforementioned outcome and reporting activities. Catholic Charities also utilizes the CFSA 2.0 with all case management participants. Kids at Heart collects annual feedback surveys from Fundango, Summer Day Camp and Teen Connects participants to monitor satisfaction and work on program improvements. Target Geographic Area Weld County encompasses 4,000 square miles of open skies and beautiful mountain views, is home to 31 municipalities and over 300,000 residents. According to the Colorado Children's Campaign's 2020 KIDS COUNT in Colorado report, Weld County's 2018 population of 314,250 residents included 81,576 (26%) who were under the age of 18. The report also reveals that Weld County has many vulnerable families, which include births to women without a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED), three risk factor births and teen births — all of which are higher than the state average. These factors make Weld County an ideal location to Page 2 of 12 offer services which are designed to prevent maltreatment, assure the safety of children and to encourage family stability by preventing out -of -home placement and supporting reunification whenever possible. Staffing and Supervision All staff necessary for full implementation of the Weld County PSSF program are in place and ready to begin implementation. The WCDHS Prevention Team of Community Case Managers, the Family Resource Supery _sor and Family Resource Director are all Certified Social Caseworkers through the Colorado Department of Human Services, which includes the required Mandatory Reporter Training. The PSSF relevant Case Managers and the Catholic Charities Supervisor have completed cr will be completing the CFSA 2.0 and Protective Factors training by June of 2021. Any additional relevant personnel from Catholic Charities and Kids at Heart who have not done so, will be expected to complete the Mandatory Reporter Training by October 1, 2021, if this grant funding is awarded. Several staff members from both the WCDHS and Catholic Charities are trained to facilitate and have experience implementing Parent Caf�s and the Nurturing Parenting Program. All required components inc_uded in the Statement of Work monitored by the WCDHS Family Resource Director. Daily Int:nsive Case Management, support group and respite activities will be collectively supervised by the Family Resource Supervisor, the Catholic Charities Case Management Director and the Executive Director of Kids at Heart. Previous Experience and Historical Success The WCHDS has been colla3orating with Catholic Charities to provide PSSF services for at least the last six (6) years. Catholic Charities has been providing PSSF services to at -risk and kindship families since 1999, and together we are requesting the addition of another community partner, Kids at Heart, to increase the breadth of services designed to strengthen and preserve families throughout Weld County. In addition, the Family Resource Division within Weld County has a longstanding history of sLccessfully managing special projects, to include the Colorado Community Response (CCR) Grant, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), and recently the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Emergency Rental Assistance Funding for individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent case example of achieving stated outcomes: A Case Manager who was working with a single mother who was facing several obstacles. Through the initial engagement process and the utilization of the Protective Factors survey, the Case Manager and mom identified several barriers, including a lack of childcare, (which was a barrier to employment) being monolingual and experiencing homelessness. Mom expressed a goal of becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), but had encountered challenges when attempting to find a program in Spanish. Together they partnered with the Workforce Center, the Weld County Childcare Team and the Greeley Family House to staiilize the family. Mom was able to access TANF, which not only provided temporary basic cash assistance, but also enabled her to enroll in a CNA Training Program for Spanish speaking individuals. She was able to secure childcare with assistance from Page 3 of 12 the Childcare Team and has also secured permanent housing with the assistance of the Greeley Family house. Ultimately, she completed the program and is now employed full-time as a CNA. Financial Management The Family Resource Director and Weld County Human Services Fiscal Manager will oversee the invoicing and expenditures of all financial aspects of the PSSF grant. As indicated in the Budget, there are four (4) specific Weld County employees who will be providing oversight and management of this program, in addition to management and fiscal personnel from each partner organization. The Prevention Program has been able to successfully provide the Weld County community with uninterrupted child abuse prevention services since its inception in 2004. 1. Identify your agency name, location, and counties applicant will serve, identify the type of application (County, Community Agency, and Multi -Agency). If multi -agency you must identify one agency to act as fiscal agent and contracting agency with the State. The WCDHS will serve as the lead organization and fiscal agent for this project. However, this is a multi -agency application which includes service components from Catholic Charities and Kids at Heart. Contract agreements between WCDHS and each partner organization will be created to ensure program implementation requirements are met. WCDHS is uniquely positioned to implement the PSSF program in order to strengthen the existing family strengthening programming in Weld County. We are the only county in Colorado who has a stand-alone division dedicated to the provision of preventive and strengths -based programing which engages residents to voluntarily work toward achieving enhanced stability and well-being and to prevent family disruption. We believe these qualifications make us an ideal organization for continuation and enhancement of the PSSF program. 2. PSSF Service Priorities: Identify all PSSF service priorities applicant proposes to implement. For each service priority, answer or describe in short, concise statements responses to the following: The WCDHS proposes to implement the following service priorities: • Intensive Family Case Management • Respite Care • Parent Peer Mentoring Programs • Post Adoption/Post Permanency a) What information led you to the decision to implement this service — identify the need in the community (include current data points)? Intensive Family Case Management to was chosen to support family stability in response to the WCDHS Child Welfare Division seeing an increase in needs for families across the county. In calendar year 2020, Weld County received 7,057 referrals, of which 4,810 were screened out after being reviewed by a red team. Of those referrals reported, 1,554 Page 4 of 12 were children between the ages of birth to five (5) years of age. Of the 2,247 referrals that were assessed, approximately 2,000 were found to be inconclusive or unfounded. The number of referrals that were either screened out or labeled inconclusive/unfounded created a pool of 6,810 families who might benefit from the PSSF program. In addition, in the Fall of 2019, 45.3% of Weld County children qualified for free or reduced -price lunch and 13.2% of Weld County children lived in poverty. In 2020, WCDHS saw a 43% increase in the number of families referred for prevention services (986 in 2019 and 1,408 in 2020). Of those referred, 422 families engaged in voluntary case management services. Although overall communitywide data is not yet available, it is predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic has exaggerated family risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect. Respite Care was chosen to support the existing Family Forever post -permanency support program who supports over 500 adoptive families and countless kinship and foster families who reside in Weld County. Research has shown respite to be one of the most requested services for foster, adoptive and kinship families. Catholic Charities has been providing shelter services to families since 1987 at the Guadalupe Center and provided parent peer mentoring services to families at the Center under the PSSF grant since 1997. We are therefore acutely aware of the trauma and challenges facing homeless parents and children, in addition to the long-term support needs of kinship families. Catholic Charities of Weld County has also provided group support, information, and training to kinship parents under the PSSF grant since 1997. The Prevention Services team at the WCDHS oversees our Parent Caf� Support Groups, offered twice monthly in a virtual format (currently). Based on the Strengthening Families protective factors and created in 2007 by Be Strong Families, Parent Caf�s are an excellent social capital opportunity for families. The purpose of Parent Caf�s is to build the protective factors while teaching parents about them through individual self - reflection and peer -to -peer learning. Parent Caf�s provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to explore their strengths and asks parents and caregivers to examine how they can strengthen their own families. b) Provide a description of the target population, and service area (s) (family support, family preservation, reunification, and post permanency/adoption/kinship) to be served The target population is families with children at -risk of abuse, neglect and out -of -home placements living in Weld County within the Guadalupe Community Center and the Permanent Supportive Housing Project. Individuals who struggle with homelessness and those who have experienced abuse or neglect can suffer serious ill effects which can have long-term physical and mental health consequences —Intensive Case Management, Respite Care, permanency support and relative caregiver support programs can prevent such effects or provide mitigating effects to these adverse experiences. Through a blend of preventive services and crisis intervention management, intensive case management, support groups post -permanency support and respite care are intended to stabilize Page 5 of 12 families to ensure the well-being of their children by preventing future abuse/neglect and building safe, healthy, and nurturing environments for children. c) Describe the intensity/duration of services and numbers to be served: for example> the plan is to offer three different cohorts of the Nurturing Fathers education program. There will be three classes which run 13 weeks each, we plan to serve 15 fathers in each cohort. The total number of fathers served in this program will be 45. Intensive Family Case Management -will be provided to at least 55 families for a period of up to six (6) months. This service is open to any type of family and can be included in the post -permanency support. Respite Care- Eight (8) hour respite events will be offered monthly for up to 30 children of all ages per event, summer day camp respite opportunities for a total of up to 45 teens will be provided at least three (3) times throughout the summer of 2022, and teen connects opportunities will be provided for up to 10 foster, kinship and adoptive teens at least monthly throughout the grant cycle. These services arc all open to kinship, foster and adoptive families. Parent Peer Mentoring Programs -A once monthly Parent Caf� Support group will be facilitated for up to 15 kinship, foster and adoptive families at a time. A second Kinship Support and Education Circle will be held by Catholic Charities every other month to help kinship caregivers reduce social isolation and develop new support systems and social connections. d) Access to services: How the agency ensures access to the program? May include transportation, meals, child care and other services that address participation barriers? During COVID-19 safety provisions, how will parenting classes, family visits, and other programs be adapted for virtual delivery? Respite Care and support groups are accessible by any foster, adoptive or kinship family and the WCDHS will take the lead in promoting this program in partnership with existing marketing by Kids and Heart and Catholic Charities. During COVID-19 case management and support groups have been offered virtually. Children's Group activities have been delivered to the doorstep of participants in preparation for Parent Cafes, however, we are looking forward to implementing Caf�s in person as soon as determined safe. We will resume offering meals as a part of the program also when determined to be safe. We are fortunate that community agencies, 211 and the local school districts are familiar with existing prevention and supportive services, and we will work together to continue to provide education and outreach to engage families. e) What assessments or screening tools will be used to identify family goals, needs, and resources? How will continued assessment be handled, and how often? How will families participate in completing assessments? Page 6 of 12 The Protective Factors survey will be used to identify strengths and areas of need for intensive case management participants. The survey will be implemented with the families during the intake phase and revisited during weekly contacts. In addition, families will be offered to participate in family engagement meetings every 30-90 days. f) Identify specific assessments or measurement tools required as part of the service model required for program fidelity? How will you assure fidelity to the model? The PSSF Intentive Case Management Guidelines are a requirement of the grant and are tracked through the inputting of data in the SalesForce database. All families who participate in intensive case management are assessed using the protective factor framework imbedded in the CFSA 2.0. The CFSA 2.0 is administered at the beginning of a case and at case closure. The Parent Caf� Program is a program which is required to be delivered with fidelity. The Parent Caf� evaluation tool is a required tool and is implemented at the start and end of each caf�. Be Strong Families is collecting and reporting on Parent Caf� outcomes nationwide and WCDHS has been contributing to this data monitoring and reporting since we introduced the program in early 2020. In order to ensure Continuous Quality Improvement, the Family Resource Supervisor has been designated as the primary person responsible for program implementation and data reporting. Currently, the collaborative implementation team holds monthly planning and quality assurance meetings to ensure consistent and accurate service delivery. g) How will you complete continuing quality assurance? What is the supervision plan for individuals providing services to families? The Family Resource Supervisor meets at least monthly with all Community Case Managers and the Family Resource Director meets every other week with the Family Resource Supervisor. During these sessions, program integrity details are reviewed and quality control activies are completed to ensure ongoing contact with families, data collection and adherence to reporting protocol. At Catholic Charities, the Director of Case Management meets once a week individually with case managers, the case management team and with the shelter team servicing the families. h) How will you access the required training for program delivery? Please remember that if the model requires training from identified State intermediaries, consultants, or trainers that you include a statement here that you will follow those requirements. During a previous grant cycle, WCDHS was able to leverage a combination of PSSF funding and county funds to provide this training to 17 individuals, 11 of whom are WCDHS employees and six (6) representatives from four (4) community partner organizations. Page 7 of 12 WCDHS also have staff who are trained to facilitate the Nurturing Parenting curriculum (parenting classes or in -home parenting support) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training. As mentioned previously, nearly all staff have completed the required Mandatory Reporter Training, however, those who have not will be required to do so prior to the onset of the grant cycle if awarded. i) What change for families do you anticipate will occur as a result of participation in proposed services? This project will have at its core, strengthened and stabilized families to prevent risk of harm to children and reduce the need for out -of -home placements. j) Recruitment of program participants. Describe the referral process and identify potential partners who may be referring to the program? PSSF services can be accessed by self -referral, through referrals provided by community partners as well as from child welfare for families who were reported to child protective services but screened out and/or closed after assessment. WCDHS is highly connected to the community of partners that make referrals, such as North Range Behavioral Health, local school and judicial districts, United Way of Weld County, the Greeley -Weld Housing Authority, local law enforcement and healthcare providers. Again, the WCDHS is happy to take the lead in providing program information across the county using available social media marketing strategies as well as word of mouth presentations. 3. Describe a plan for evaluating the applicants program to determine its overall effectiveness. Describe how feedback will be solicited from families, stakeholders, and referral resources and how will results will be used to improve the quality, effectiveness, and responsiveness of your PSSF program to meet the needs of the target population (not the family's individual service plans). Satisfaction surveys will be sent to all participants of PSSF programs and analyzed to determine effectiveness and client satisfaction. In addition, the WCDHS is constantly requesting feedback from various stakeholders regarding service accessibility, quality and effectivness and this has become a larger goal as a part of the current strategic plan. The WCDHS seeks to constantly improve programming to more effectively and efficiently keep families healthy and safe. 4. Describe how applicant agency will outreach, engage and increase access to participants representing diversity and languages spoken in your community? Describe how the applicant promotes family inclusion, including fathers in the organization's programs and policies dealing with children and families. Weld County, Catholic Charities and Kids at Heart are all committed to inclusion, non- discrimination and to providing equal access to services for all residents. Each organization Page 8 of 12 welcomes all people, regardless of race, gender, age, economic status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, familial status or faith. All three (3) organizations respect the diversity of individuals and families served and have an expectation that employees, service providers and community partners work together to demonstrate intentional and tangible efforts which create welcoming and safe environment where all customers feel respected and valued. Each organization is also committed to providing training and ongoing growth opportunities for employees to continue to build an inclusive environment for employees as well as program participants.. As mentioned previously, the WCDHS has several staff members who are bilingual. Catholic Charities also has a case manager and serveral staff who are bilingual. The WCDHS team members participate in ongoing diversity training and are expected to uphold the County core competency of Diversity. They are evaluated annually on this competency and are provided additional opportunities for training and education as necessary. Throughout the 17 years prevention program has existed, there have been no situations where a family who wanted services could not be served because of a language barrier. In addition to the ongoing Parent Caf�s proposed as a part of this program, the Family Resource Director is working with the Weld County Faith Partnership to collectively offer a community Father's Caf using the Be Strong Families fatherhood curriculum. 5. Provide an example of when the applicant integrated a two generation approach to serving families. Since its inception, a primary focus of the Prevention program has been to engage and partner with families to ensure the needs of multiple generations are met within each household. Prevention is currently working with a family in which the two (2) children are in permanent custody of their grandfather. The family was referred for prevention services by Child Welfare after the grandfather reached out to a previous caseworker asking for assistance with obtaining services for one (1) of the children as well as financial assistance. The Community Case Manager working with the family has been able to connect him with ongoing Kinship TANF and supportive services for housing assistance, local veterans resources, tribal supports for the children and therapeutic support for the entire family. 6. Describe one example cf the applicants experience promoting protective factors in previous programming. As described previously, the WCDHS and Catholic Charities have many years of experience promoting the protective factors through the implementation of intensive case management, Parent Cafes and Nurturing Parenting. Previous PSSF Services have been focused on leveraging the protective factors to stabilize families and to support families so they can meet their children's' needs_ 7. Provide one example detailing your experience collecting complete and accurate data including your organization's data integrity protocols, quality assurance process and timely data entry assurance. Page 9 of 12 The Family Resource Division Head and Family Resource Supervisor are prepared to take on the responsibility of ensuring data entry reporting protocol is achieved. A second part-time Community Case Manager has been added to the PSSF grant proposal in order to have another staff member sharing in the data entry required for the program. In addition, a Adoption Support and Resource Coordinator will be trained (not paid for using PSSF funding) to input data from Parent Cafes and Respite activities into the PEC data system. In addition, the Case Manager and Case Management Supervisor at Catholic Charities hold responsibility to input data from the clients they serve through intensive case management and support group activities into the OEC reporting system. 8. Collaboration: Provide one example where your organization has collaborated with a partner to support families in your community. Describe how your organization will ensure collaboration regarding sharing information on PSSF program opportunities, eligibility requirements, and referral process Coordinated and strengths -based case management is focused on family engagement and relationships between family members and their Community Case Manager. It involves collaboration with community service providers and systems of care to provide coordinated and streamlined support to families. The focus is on leveraging services and resources to enhance existing strengths in order to overcome barriers and challenges. An example of a family who was referred to Prevention by Child Welfare came to us in 2018 after the eight (8) -year old male had been detained by law enforcement because he was wandering the neighborhood alone. His aunt had been watching him and he had left out the window of the home looking for food. When the Community Case Manager met with mom it was discovered that her son had extensive medical needs which made him believe he is always hungry. He was also cognitively delayed. Mom was working really hard to meet all of his medical needs but felt his emotional and behavioral needs were increasing. He had recently demonstrated more explosive behaviors and was starting to become aggressive. As a single parent with other children in the home, mom was relieved to be offered assistance by the Prevention team. The Community Case Manager helped mom apply for Medicaid waivers through the local Community Centered Board (CCB) and immediately connected the family with a nurse support program and a care coordinator through the Medicaid Regional Accountable Entities (RAE). At the same time, the Community Case Manager facilitated multiple meetings with mom, the RAE, Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and the child's educational supports to ensure he was receiving coordinated and appropriate medical and mental health care. The family was connected to Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech as well as other supportive services through the Children's Extensive Support Waiver (CES waiver). Additionally, he was able to attend school at a day treatment facility. Though he would have periods of stability, it was clear his needs were continuing to escalate, and his behaviors often required hospitalization to maintain safety. The team, led by mom, began working together to explore options for a specialized medical residential provider who would accept him through the Children's Page 10 of 12 Habilitation Residential Program Waiver (CHRP waiver). Ultimately, a therapeutic group home was secured and without child welfare intervention, mom was able to place him through the CHRP waiver. The Community Case Manager continues to support the family as they adjust to his new living situation and develop new routines of visits and time together. 9. Program History: Provide one example of how you have successfully administered programs including meeting deadlines, working within budget constraints and providing program and client data to funders. The WCHDS is currently a recipient of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding, which we have received consistently since 2011. This project is a part of the Family Resource Division. CSBG is used to provide emergency supportive services, to include rent, utility, clothing and health services to individuals and families struggling with basic needs and to stabilize, maintain, or improve the self-sufficiency of the household. The CSBG program is a part of our Community Outreach team within the Family Resource Division. In addition to the provision of supportive services, Service Coordinators assist individuals in applying for public benefits and assess for potential opportunities to refer for ongoing case management and care planning. Service Coordinators also make referrals to other community resources to support housing stability, youth aging out of foster care, seniors, disabled individuals, and families needing extra support to ensure quality living in the least restrictive setting. The WCDHS has successfully administered the CSBG program and meet all application, budgeting, data tracking/reporting, and bi-annual reporting requirements. This grant has been administered by the Outreach Manager since its inception and this consistency has been helpful in the provision of efficient, effective, and responsive services to members of our community. 10. Budget: Match requirement: The WCDHS, Catholic Charities and Kids at Heart understand the in - kind match and non -reimbursable requirement of 30%. This requirement will be met using in -kind operations expenses, private donations, and non -federally funded administrative expenditures from all three partner organizations. 11. Please provide additional details about your organization, community, ability to serve families or any information you feel is important related to this solicitation that we have not already asked? The Family Resource Division and Prevention team remains steadfast in our commitment to engage families using a strengths -based, family driven service model aimed at building protective factors and strengthening families. Based on the needs and values identified by and with the client, the Community Case Manager connects clients with appropriate providers and resources throughout the community. Key components of the program include: • Relationship building • Advocacy and empowerment • Completion of a strengths and needs assessment • Identification of goals Page 11of12 • Development of a family service plan with prioritized action steps and strategies to overcome barriers Community Case Managers spend time with the family, planning how to maximize resources to garner effective family outcomes. They also facilitate communication and coordination between involved systems of care to minimize fragmentation and duplication of services. The WCDHS Prevention team has served over 3,000 families since 2004. If funding for this proposal is awarded, the CCR program will again be offered in conjunction with existing child abuse prevention programming. Exhibit A — Sample State Contract: Requested Modification The WCDHS respectfully requests modification to the three (3) indemnification clauses on pages 20 and 21 of the State contract (general, confidential info, and intellectual property). It is proposed that the following language added to the end of each clause, "...unless the contractor is a public entity." The Weld County legal department has advised us to propose this additional language as indemnification is difficult/impossible for public entities because of appropriation requirements. For your reference, this additional language has been noted utilizing track changes on the attached Exhibit A — Sample State Contract: Requested Modification. Page 12 of 12 Exhibit B STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 315 NORTH 11TH AVENUE PO Box A GREELEY, CO 80631 SUB -CONTRACTOR: CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER WELD COUNTY REGION 1442 NORTH 11TH AVENUE GREELEY, CO 80631 MAY 20, 2021 Page 1 of 20 Exhibit B INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program resides in the Family Strengthening Unit of the Division of Community and Family Support (DCFS) within the Office of Early Childhood (OEC). The OEC provides collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradoans for future success through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports. The OEC operates under this mission: "We believe all children are valued, healthy and thriving when investment occurs in their early years and they receive access to opportunities where they can learn and grow. We insist on the highest quality early childhood experiences with a firm commitment to family and community." The purpose of this program is to enable States to develop and establish, or expand, and to operate coordinated programs of community -based family support services, family preservation services, time -limited family reunification services, and adoption promotion and support services to accomplish the following objectives: • To prevent child victimization among families at risk through the provision of supportive family services. • To assure children's safety within the home and preserve intact families in which children have been maltreated, when the family's problems can be addressed effectively. • To address the problems of families whose children have been placed in foster care so that reunification may occur in a safe and stable manner in accordance with the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. • To support adoptive families by providing support services as necessary so that they can make a lifetime commitment to their children. The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act P.L. 112-34 amended the Part B Title IV to include mentoring programs. Federal guidance [CFDA 93.556] sets a minimum of 20 percent of program PSSF funds be spent on Family Support, 20 percent on Family Preservation, 20 percent on Time -Limited Family Reunification, and 20 percent on Adoption Promotion & Support unless a waiver is granted by the Federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF). SCOPE OF WORK (INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT) Intensive Case Management Services will be provided by the Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) to residents of Weld County and by Catholic Charities to residents of Guadalupe Community Center Shelter and residents of the Permanent Supportive Housing Project. The Catholic Charities Case Manager will consult and coordinate provision of services with the WCDHS when a Guadalupe resident is also receiving services through the WCDHS. The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) and Catholic Charities share the goals of maintaining the unity of families, advocating for services for families while keeping children safe, and fostering stability in children's living arrangements. Through a blend of preventive services and crisis intervention management, all services are intended to stabilize families to ensure the well-being of their children by preventing future abuse/neglect and building safe, healthy, and nurturing environments for children. The WCDHS and Catholic Charities will provide comprehensive voluntary case management and advocacy services for families who self -refer or who are referred by community partners, such as schools, juvenile justice entities, therapists and other family serving organizations, as well as families reported to child protective services but screened out and/or closed after initial assessment/ These services will increase enrolled families' protective capacities by promoting individual, Page 2 of 20 Exhibit B family, and community strengths; and will address the linlcbetween poverty and child maltreatment by connecting enrolled families to vital economic and other support services. Assessments of parents' goals and their need for skill development along with assessing psychosocial and economic challenges will help families determine their needed and requested services. Wraparound services and community mental and physical health services will be used along with case management support to address challenges faced by parents so that theycan provide a safe, nurturing, and stable home for their children. Children may be referred for assessments to identify and address the child's psycho -social, physical, and educational needs. By partnering with families in the early stages of child maltreatment risk, a broader and richer child abuse prevention service continuum exists in Weld County. The core of this project will be to strengthen and stabilize families to prevent risk of harm to children when they are homeless and reduce the need for out -of -home placements. Families will be provided Intensive Case Management Services upon entering the Guadalupe Community Center Shelter as a resident in our goal orientated Extended Stay Program and throughout their shelter stay. Families reside at the Guadalupe Center four to five months with a goal to transition back to the community with housing and economic stability. A safe and stable home is critical to a family's wellbeing and the emotion and physical development of a child. The families who are tenants of the Permanent Supportive Housing Apartments were homeless prior to obtaining housing through Catholic Charities Guadalupe Campus. Homeless families often experience domestic violence, and children may experience sexual abuse, lack of stability and predictability and various forms of trauma including abrupt separations for their parents, placements with strangers and lack of school stability. Homeless families and their children are at risk of increased stress and household instability and can benefit from Intensive Case Management Services to increase stability to their lives and address their children's needs resulting from a lack of a stable home, relationships, and nurturance. Some of these families will be dealing with serious and long-term physical disabilities, physical challenges, mental health and substance abuse disorders, and developmental issues. The Guadalupe Shelter provides Weld County's only overlow and emergency shelter for homeless families when other shelters are full. Families receive emergency triage service, safe shelter, meals and attention to immediate needs of the children. Transition support and planning are provided until a safe housing or shelter plan can be finalized. During this time, short term intensive case management can be critical to keep children safe, minimize the danger of abuse and support the parents through this crisis. The WCDHS, in partnership with Catholic Charities, will provide intensive coordination of community -based supports (case management, social capital opportunities and flex funding) based on family identified goals. Through case management utilizing the PSSF Intensive Case Management model (PSSF ICM), caregivers will demonstrate increased skills in the protective factors and confidence so they can better address stressors, self -advocate, become self-sufficient, and increase their knowledge of how to access benefits and resources. Families will be provided resources and training to further develop their skills. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 Families will work with a Community Case Manager or Catholic Charities Case Manager for up to six (6) months. There will be a short assessment period in which a service plan and goals will be developed for families utilizing the PSSF ICM model. Families will be provided community and Human Services resources and will be offered Family Team Meetings (FTM) to further assist in the development of a service plan. They will complete a pre -assessment within the first two (2) weeks of contact and will complete a post -assessment to evaluate their successes with the Colorado Family Support Assessment (CFSA) 2.0. Page 3 of 20 Exhibit B WORK PLAN Work Plan OUTCOMES, BENCHMARKS, AND MILESTONES };�S y y��Y��, a r - i i��, ' s,. # f °'"Y�a n �.: t . r� Rl -' Outcome statement: Clients will demonstrate increased life skills and confidence so they can bettor address stress€irs, self -advocate, become self-sufficient, and increase their knowledge of how to access benefits and resources r t &/"» i �yj k�[: }F f . e r . ,t t ��,n tk ; vII. ��.i3' o-i .At S 9 �'y' 3Z t �� ,� ' d � � ��t.` The Weld County Department of management utilizing the PSSF Guadalupe campus. Case Managers assessment using the Colorado Family Survey. WCDHS will see a reduced Community or Catholic Charities This partnership will allow collaboration crisis or at risk of involvement in and knowledge to improve their Human Services (WCDHS) will provide 40 families with intensive case to another 15 families on their to complete a pre- and post - the Protective Factors system when they work with a services to families who are in . these families will gain skills ICM_ Catholic Charities will provide PSSF ICM from both organizations will work with families Support Assessment (CFSA) 2.0 which incorporates number of families entering the Child Welfare Case Manager. in providing community based supportive PP the child welfare system. Through the PSSF ICM, overall well-being and household stability. Key Activity A: Intensive Case Management Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category Completion of Intake with family To be completed within 5 working days of referral assignment Case Managers caregivers Prevention Intakes will meet with face to face to complete the Services intake form. may be conducted at the home, in the community or at office. Intake information and completion date will Community Case Managers Catholic Charities Case Manager Personnel be documented as required in the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) database Services - Family Preservation and Family Support client's the WCDHS Completion of the CFSA 2.0 tool To be completed within the 2nd Case Managers will work with the family to evaluate their individual strengths and needs using the CFSA 2.0 as a focal point for services. Family engagement includes goal setting and outlining action steps for families and Case Managers. CFSA 2.0 —Pre- and post-test will be used to focus the family plan, with families showing an improvement in a minimum of two (2) of Community Case Managers Catholic Charities Case Manager Personnel Services - Family Preservation and Family Support face to face contact, within one (1) — three (3) weeks of case opening. the 11 areas of focus. Family Engagement Meeting Initiated during or following the intake process continued again every 30-90 days. Family Engagement Meetings (FEM) are designed to convene family members and relevant family and professional supports to develop and review the comprehensive support plan for the family. Review progress of activities set for completion of goals and action steps during each meeting. FEMs will be documented in OEC database in service activity section. Community Case Managers Catholic Charities Case Manager Personnel Services - Family Preservation and Family Support Page 4 of 20 Exhibit B Ongoing Contact Weekly face to face contact for the first three (3) months and continued as needed for the duration of the case Ongoing face to face and other contacts via phone, email or text with the family occur to initiate and monitor serv_ces necessary to support family goals_ Face to face contacts to occur in person or virtually as requested by the family. Contacts will be documented in the OEC database in service intensive case management section Community Case Managers Catholic Charities Case Manager Personnel Services - Family Preservation and Family Support Emergency Supports As indicated and documented in family plan Flex finding can be used to address concrete economic needs which support fami y stability when no other formal and informal resources are available. Flex funding needs are documented in the family plan and are reported through monthly invoicing. Requests are submitted by Case Managers to Weld County Human Services Community Case Managers, Catholic Charities Case Manager, and Family Resource Director Supplies and Operating Expenses Funds Distribution Group and the Family Resource Director for review and Approval. Resource Navigation and Advocacy Ongoing throughout the lifetime of the open case Case Manager to provide resource information and referral to community programming which may meet the goals and ob: ectives of the family as needed to support family stability and well-being. Resource and referral information will be documented and tracked in the case notes in the OEC database. Community Case Managers Catholic Charities Case Manager Personnel Services - Family Preservation and Family Support Transition stage Completed prior to or at case closure (typically 3-6 months). Case Manager will work with the family to initiate their transition plan. Case Managers will complete the transition stage with the families served. 45% of families will complete all aspects of their agreed upon goals set through Intensive Case Management Community Case Managers Catholic Charities Case Manager Personnel Services - Family Preservation and Family Support SCOPE OF WORK (KINSHIP, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS) Parent Caf� Support Groups: Through individual self -reflection and peer to peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences. The goals are to strengthen families, protect children from abuse and neglect, and preserve permanency for families by enhancing caregivers' ability to meet the emotional, developmental, and educational needs of their children. Parent Caf�s are skill - based and informational but will also help caregivers reduce social isolation and develop new support systems and social connections. Children's Groups: The goal is to offer a safe and supportive environment where children have the opportunity to learn new ways to cope with conflicts and stress in their lives including the challenges which may arise from being separated from birth parents and in the care of foster, kinship or adoptive parents. Fun activities, educational games and play will enhance group participation. The children's groups take place concurrent to Parent Caf�'s. Parent Caf�s will be facilitated by staff from Catholic Charities and the WCDHS. Community experts will be brought in to present to the group on evidenced based parenting education, the impacts of trauma, and tools and techniques for parenting children who have experienced trauma. The goal is to equip caregivers with tools to manage children's behaviors, understand child development, and improve caregiver/child relationships. Page 5 of 20 Exhibit B WORK PLAN Work Plan OUTCOMES, BENCHMARKS, AND MILESTONES f;utcome statement: The Parent will strive to enrich parenting skills, relationship building and connection Cafe Support Groups encourage with other kinship, and strengthen the the goal of further out -of - Parent Cafe pre and post-tests will measure the changes in each caregiver's expectations and the program will use tools and techniques to help child behavior and regulation and enhance the parent/child relationship. adoptive and foster caregivers caregiver/child relationships with establishing permanency and avoiding home placement Key Activity A: Kinship, Adoption and Foster Care Parent Education and Support Groups Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category Plan and conduct monthly Parent Caf� support groups for families Monthly Catholic Charities and the WCDHS will plan the focus of each group utilizing the Parent Caf� model and the Protective Factors. Up to 50 families will be served through these groups throughout the grant cycle. 50% will have demonstrated new parenting skills, self- reported improved communication and connectedness with other Parent Cafe Family Resource and Adoption Promotion and Support (APS), Personnel Supervisor Catholic Charities Case Manager Director of Case Management families. Families will be able to identify at Services - Family Preservation and Family Support least two (2) community resources that can further assist in times of need. Plan and conduct monthly Children's Groups to coincide with Parent Cafes. Monthly Using the Nurturing Parenting as a guide, develop group activities designed to communication, social and skills for children in kinship, adoptive homes. Up to 50 children will participate in children's groups throughout the grant cycle. Family Resource Supervisor Catholic Charities Case Manager and Director of Case Management APS, Personnel Services - Family Preservation and Family Support curriculum children's strengthen coping foster and Page 6 of 20 Exhibit B Work Plan Key Activity B: REPORTING AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING Tasks .. Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget ; Category PSSF sites will comply with Colorado Department of Human (CDHS) data collection methodology system. Data reports will show tasks/activities completed to align with designated outcomes and measures of services provided. 10/01/21- 09/30/2022 Data onall PSSF services/activities will be entered into OEC data -system. • Completion of PSSF intake form in Salesforce or Required data will be entered into OEC data -system within five (5) working days of completing a task or activity (i.e. intake, goal setting, PSSF services, case management notes, referral for services, flex funding, instrumentation tools including CFSA 2.0 or assessment tools are identified and dates of pre/post and included). Weld County Department of Human Services Personnel Services entering other intake tool completion date in designated fields. • PSSF program staff will set goals with families engaged in PSSF services, goals are identified on goal setting sheet or designated goal fields, including status of goals. • CFSA 2.0 assessments completed with families participating in services. Required for intensive case management services; or family preservation/support category families without an open Child Welfare involvement or receiving more than six (6) total hours of PSSF services required. • Protective Factors Survey • PSSF services — each family with an open PSSF case should be receiving at least one (1) service. Services should include activities related to the service, indiidual(s) participating in the service, and service area identified. • An assessment for each service should be documented with pre/post-dates and name of assessment in designated fields. • Flex funds — Only if included in the approved budget, can be provided only to families that have an open PSG' service. Flex funds are only provided to support the family goals. Page 7 of 20 Exhibit B Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category Invoices/ Expenditure reports Required monthly or when requested. 10/01/21- 9/30/22 Invoices/Expenditure reports must be submitted on a monthly basis to CDHS on the PSSF Invoice Template provided by the Office of Early Childhood to the invoice email: cdhs_oec invoicingAstate.co.us Contractor will submit all invoices/expenditure reports by the 20th day of each month. Final billing for each fiscal year must be submitted by October 3rd. Weld County Department of Human Services Personnel Services Work Plan Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category Submit programmatic reports to CDHS. Report templates will be provided or created in Salesforce. When requested. 10/01/21- 9/30/22 Reports will be submitted according to CDHS timeframes and include all requested information. Reporting templates will be provided by the PSSF Program Manager Reports will be submitted to CDHS twice per year during the federal fiscal year. The first report is due on the last business day of April each year. The final report is due on the last business day of October each year. Weld County Department of Human Services Personnel Services PSSF Programs will run reports and monitor outcomes using OEC data- system Quarterly or when requested 10/01/21- 9/30/22 Reports will be reviewed in the CDHS data -system to ensure performance targets are being met. Reports will be submitted to CDHS on quarterly basis or as needed by the program. Report templates will be created by State Program Administrator Personnel Services , and accessible by Supervisor in each site. Page 8 of 20 Exhibit B Work Plan ,M Key Activity C: Program Evaluation Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category PSSF program staff will complete program trainings as recommended or required by CDHS. PSSF site will send at least one (1) person per site to the biennial Strengthening Families Conference and the biennial PSSF program grantee meeting. 10/01/2021- 09/30/2022 PSSF program staff will complete trainings necessary/pertinent for program delivery. Participation it conference and grantee meeting. Staff attendance or documented information regarding PSSF Program Staff Travel completion for recommended or pertinent trainings, which may include but is not limited to Motivational Interviewing, CFSA 2.0, Strengthening Families, Financial Health, mandated reporter, CDHS data system training for users, and other required certification trainings related to services being provided by the PSSF site to meet model fidelity. (i.e. if providing Nurturing Parenting, you must have a certified trainer) CONFIDENTIALITY PSSF Provider Agencies and its employees will not access the OEC data system for any purpose other than in the performance of providing PSSF services as outlined by this contract or subcontract. the PSSF Provide: Agency and its employees agree to only access those areas of the OEC data system necessary to perform contracted functions, to access only information of those children and families referred for services, and to keep confidential all information gained during performance of PSSF services. Page 9 of 20 Exhibit B SCHEDULE/MILESTONES Through the work of intensive case management, the WCDHS and Catholic Charities will provide supportive case management services to a minimum of 55 Weld County families. Services are voluntary, with a goal of increasing family well-being, reducing crisis and to preserving intact families. Family service plans are designed in partnership with the family to address these goals. 45% of families served by the WCDHS will successfully complete the goals and objectives created on their initial service plan. Another goal is to reduce the number of families who enter or re-enter the child welfare system. Less than 5% of all families served through all PSSF 1CM will enter or re-enter the child welfare system by the end of the grant cycle. 80% of families receiving PSSF ICM through Catholic Charities will exit Guadalupe Community Center Shelter with income and sustainable housing. 90% of the families in the Permanent Supportive Housing Project will remain stable in their housing for a period of at least one (1) year. Pre- and post-tests will demonstrate that families acquired and use new skills related to child management and the strengthening of their parent/child relationships. 40% of families who participate in Parent Caf�s will participate for at least six (6) months. Caregivers will report they have learned and are utilizing at least three (3) new techniques to help children with self -regulation and positive behavior as well as three (3) new methods to improve communication and relationships. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA The referral process for all PSSF services may be initiated through self -referral, community referrals from schools, juvenile justice entities, therapists and other family serving organizations, as well as from child welfare for families reported to child protective services but screened out and/or closed after initial assessment. Community Case Managers and the Catholic Charities Case Manager will review and track all referrals. They will work together to collect and document all required data for program evaluation and tracking. The acceptance of all deliverables will reside with the OEC through the PSSF Program. " _ "he designated program manager will monitor all deliverables in order to ensure the completeness of each stage of the project and that the scope of work has been met. I _ he OEC program manager will either sign off on the approval, or reply to the vendor, in writing, advising what tasks must still be accomplished. County PSSF agrees to comply with all data process and tolls to provide the OEC with any and all requested data. The PSSF advocates will submit written quarterly reports to the PSSF Program Manager that will include data statistics, client satisfaction forms and any anecdotal information as they collect this. County encourages any site visits to occur and will comply with any visits that are requested. Upon being awarded the PSSF grant, County will develop and implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between County and the Adoption agency to provide additional case management supports to adoptive families. Page 10 of 20 Exhibit B STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 315 NORTH 11TH AVENUE PO Box A GREELEY, CO 80631 SUB -CONTRACTOR: CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER WELD COUNTY REGION 1442 NORTH 11TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 MAY 20,2021 Page 11 of 20 Exhibit B INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND he Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program resides in the Family Strengthening Unit of the Division of Community and Family Support (DCFS) within the Office of Early Childhood (OEC). The OEC provides collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradoans for future success through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports. The OEC operates under this mission: "We believe all children are valued, healthy and thriving when investment occurs in their early years and they receive access to opportunities where they can learn and grow. We insist on the highest quality early childhood experiences with a film commitment to family and community." The purpose of this program is to enable States to develop and establish, or expand, and to operate coordinated programs of community -based family support services, family preservation services, time -limited family reunification services, and adoption promotion and support services to accomplish the following objectives: • To prevent child victimization among families at risk through the provision of supportive family services. ® To assure children's safety within the home and preserve intact families in which children have been maltreated, when the family's problems can be addressed effectively. To address the problems of families whose children have been placed in foster care so that reunification may occur in a safe and stable manner in accordance with the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. To support adoptive families by providing support services as necessary so that they can make a lifetime commitment to their children. The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act P.L. 112-34 amended the Part B Title IV to include mentoring programs. Federal guidance [CFDA 93.556] sets a minimum of 20 percent of program PSSF funds be spent on Family Support, 20 percent on Family Preservation, 20 percent on Time -Limited Family Reunification, and 20 percent on Adoption Promotion & Support unless a waiver is granted by the Federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF). he PSSF prevention and support efforts within Weld County will continue to enhance long-teini collaborative programs and services provided by Catholic Charities and the Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) to relative caregivers/kinship parents and their children through case management, group support and training. _be COVID-19 Pandemic and resulting service delivery changes to remote communication provided an opportunity to pause and reevaluate what best meets the needs of our kinship families. As a result of this assessment and in response to customer voice, in addition to the ongoing monthly Parent Caf�s and case management services for residents of the shelter, Catholic Charities will offer a second Kinship Support and Education Circle every other month, Children's Programs, Case Management, and a bi-monthly Kinship Newsletter to information pertinent to the often -unique needs and challenges of kinship families. SCOPE OF WORK (KINSHIP SUPPORT) The PSSF prevention and support efforts within Weld County will continue to enhance long-term collaborative programs and services provided by Catholic Charities and the Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) to relative caregivers/kinship parents and their children through case management, group support and training. '_'he COVID-19 Pandemic and resulting service delivery changes to remote communication provided an opportunity to pause and reevaluate what best meets the needs of our kinship families. As a result of this assessment and in response to customer voice, in addition to the ongoing monthly Parent Caf�s and case management services for residents of the shelter, Catholic Charities will offer a second Kinship Support and Education Circle every other Page 12 of 20 Exhibit B month, Children's Programs, Case Management, and a bi-monthly Kinship Newsletter to information pertinent to the often -unique needs and challenges of kinship families. Kinship Support and Education Circle: The goal is to focus on child and family development, protection of children, and permanency. this group will arm kinship providers with the parenting tools and confidence needed to meet the emotional, developmental, and educational needs of the children in their care. Caregivers with enhanced skills and understanding of how to manage challenging behaviors will be less likely to utilize strategies that could be considered abusive or the cause of further harm to the child(ren), risking their stability in the kinship home. Phis group will be informative; however, it will also provide increased opportunity for the kinship caregivers to direct the group program in a less structured setting. Caregiver requests will determine the schedule of topics and there will be time for sharing a meal and friendship building. In addition, Catholic Charities will continue to collaborate with the WCDHS on monthly Parent Caf� Support Groups. Both groups are designed to reduce social isolation, develop new support systems, and build social connections. Children's Programs: the goal is to offer a safe and supportive environment where children can learn new ways to cope with conflicts and stress in their lives, including challenges which may arise from being separated from birth parents and in the care of grandparents or other relatives. Fun, developmentally appropriate activities, educational games, and play will also enhance children's experience of participating in the group. These programs will be offered concurrent to both Kinship Support Groups. Case Management: In addition to the intensive case management offered in collaboration with WCDHS, Catholic Charities will offer case management to kinship families who are involved in either support group. One on one support sessions and home visits will be offered to Kinship Parents who would like to receive additional support and/or education. These case management services will be available as a part of a continuum of short-term problem solving sessions and the provision of referrals for additional services to more intensive case management when requested and determined through the completion of a Colorado Family Support Assessment (CFSA)2.0 and Protective Factors Survey with follow-up strength and barriers assessment. Kindship Newsletter: Will be created and produced by Catholic Charities with input and information contribution from the WCDHS. he Newsletter will be sent electronically and via mail every other month to all kinship families involved with Catholic Charities and the Weld County Department of Human Services. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE October 1, 2021 -September 30, 2022. The Parent Caf� will be held monthly, the Kinship Support and Educational Circle will be held every other month and the newsletter will also be produced every other month. WORK PLAN Work Plan OUTCOMES, :'C:ENCH MARKS, AND MILESTONES Outcome statement: The Kinship Support and Education Circle and supplemental case management services will strive to enrich parenting skills, encourage age -appropriate developmental expectations, and strengthen caregiver/child Pre and post Protective Factor surveys will be used to measure the changes in each parent's expectations and the program will use Nurturing Parenting tools and techniques to manage child behavior and enhance the parent/child relationship. Page 13 of 20 Exhibit B relationships with the goal of supporting permanency and avoiding further out -of -home placement The Kindship Newsletter will be informational and case management will be caregiver requested and assessment determined. A modified version of the Parent Caf� Assessment pre-test and assessment will be conducted at the beginning of the new working group and then repeated at 12 months to determine progress toward goals for the group. Key Activity A: Kinship Support Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Persons} Responsible Budget Category. APS-Contrator Plan and help facilitate Parent Caf� with WCDHS. Monthly Implementation of the Parent Caf� Support Group model Parent Caf� pre and post test tools. Director of Case Management and Case Manager for Catholic Charities. Plan and facilitate Kindship Support and Education Circle. Also arrange for expert presenters. Bi-Monthly Social connection events with opportunities to build relationships and as well as learn from requested presentations. Modified Parent Caf� pre and post test tools. Director of Case Management and Case Manager for Catholic Charities. APS-Contractor Plan and facilitate Children's Programs in conjunction with WCDHS. Coincides with parent groups Opportunities to connect with other children living with kin. Learn new tools for coping with conflicts, loss, and stress. Developmentally appropriate satisfaction survey for children old enough to provide feedback Director of Case Management and Case Manager for Catholic Charities. APS-Contractor Provide one on one Support and home visits to kinship caregivers Short term or more extensive services, up to six (6) months. Short term support, referral and information or more intensive case management beginning with competition of CFSA 2.0, assessment and goal setting. CFSA 2.0 pre and post service survey. Director of Case Management and Case Manager for Catholic Charities. APS-Contractor CONFIDENTIALITY PSSF Provider Agencies and its employees shall not access the OEC data system for any purpose other than in the performance of providing PSSF services as outlined by this contract or subcontract. The PSSF Provider Agency and its employees agree to only access those areas of the OEC data system necessary to perform contracted functions, to access only information of those children and families referred for services, and to keep confidential all information gained during performance of PSSF services. SCHEDULE/MILESTONES Seventy-five percent (75%) of families who participate in the Kinship Support and Education Circle, Children's Programs, and supplemental Kinship Case Management will report they have learned and are utilizing at least three (3) new parenting techniques and tools to encourage developmentally and age appropriate behavior as well as three (3) strategies in strengthening the parent/child relationship. Page 14 of 20 Exhibit B ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA The acceptance of all deliverables will reside with the WCDHS. The designated program manager will monitor all deliverables in order to ensure the completeness of each stage of the project and that the scope of work has been met. 'l _ he PSSF Program Coordinator or Manager will either sign off on the approval, or reply to the vendor, in writing, advising what tasks must still be accomplished. Page 15 of 20 Exhibit B STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 315 NORTH 11TH AVENUE PO Box A GREELEY, CO 80631 SUBCONTRACTOR: KIDS AT HEART 6501 BRITTANY STREET FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 MAY 20, 2021 Page 16 of 20 Exhibit B INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program resides in the Family Strengthening Unit of the Division of Community and Family Support (DCFS) within the Office of Early Childhood (OEC). The OEC provides collaborative leadership to align resources for children, families, and early childhood professionals to best prepare Coloradoans for future ;uccess through access to coordinated and quality early childhood programs and family supports. 1 _ he OEC operates under this mission: "We believe all children are valued, healthy and thriving when investment occurs in their early years and they receive access to opportunities where they can learn and grow. We ins-st on she highest quality early childhood experiences with a firm commitment to family and community." the purpose of this program is to enable States to de /clop and establish, or expand, and to operate coordinated programs of community -based family support services, family preservation services, time -limited family reunification services, and adoption promotion and support services to accomplish the following objectives: To prevent child victimization among families at risk through the provision of supportive family services. • To assure children's safety within the home aid preserve intact families in which children have been maltreated, when the family's problems can be addressed effectively. • To address the problems of families whose children have been placed in foster care so that reunification may occur in a safe and stable manner in accordance with the Adoption and Safe Famlies Act of 1997. • To support adoptive families by providing support services as necessary so that they can make a lifetime commitment to their children. The Child and Family Services Improvement and Inrovaticn Act P.L. 112-34 amended the Part B Title IV to include mentoring programs. Federal guidance [CFDA 93.556] sets a minimum of_20 percent of program PSSF funds be spent on Family Support, 20 percent on Family Preservation, 20 percent on Time -Limited Family Reunification, and ''20 percent on Adoption Promotion & Support unless a waiver is granted by the Federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF). SCOPE OF WORK (RESPITE) Kids at Heart is a non-profit agency that supports foss er, adoptive and kinship families as well as biological children of these families. Kids at Heart mobilizes volunteers who provide direct support for foster and adoptive families who work hard to provide the love, safety and stability children need and deserve. '_he agency welcomes all people, regardless of race, genthr, age, economic status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, familial status or faith history. Kids at Heart began in 2001 when the congregation Lf Heart of the Rockies Christian Church shared in the experiences of a family going through the foster -to - adopt process. "_`he church discovered the unmet neecs of the adoption and foster community. Often these families have little social support while they work to heal the trauma children have experienced. _his is cite to both the restrictions of the foster care system and the difficulty in finding qualified care providers for their children who often have troubled backgrounds. Kids at Heart is not a faith -based organization and there is no discussion of faith in the programs, among staff or any mention when providing new or returning families with services. Kids at Heart offers the following three (3) respite programs to foster, adoptive and kinship families: Fundango, Summer Day Camps and Teen Connect. `_hey are expanding current programming into Weld County am.. a means to serve more foster, kinship and adoptive families. Page 17 of 20 Exhibit B Fundango is a respite program for all children of foster, adoptive, and kinship parents in Northern Colorado. Fundango events are currently held in Fort Collins and in Loveland. Respite care enables adoptive, foster and kinship parents to take a safe, rejuvenating break to energize and regroup from the often -challenging task of parenting kids who have experienced abuse, trauma and neglect. Fundango provides eight (8) hours of center -based respite each month for approximately 30 children, it gives families a temporary relief from everyday tasks to help reduce stress, to support family stability, prevent abuse and neglect, and minimize the need for out -of -home placement. Not only does Fundango provide respite, but it also allows kids to play with other children who are in similar situations as their own. Summer Day Camps (formerly Teen Camps) are one (1) -day activities for adoptive, foster and kinship teens ages 10-18. The events are held at a camp that is off -the grid, pristine playground where children discover both the natural world and their own innate skills and confidences.1 _ he event is packed full of adventures and activities that engage the children in skill -building, learning, reflection and growth. This program was developed in response to the COVID-.l9 pandemic and may be adjusted to a multi -day camp when safe to do so according to County and State guidelines for community spread The Teen Connect program is specifically designed to meet the needs of today's foster, kinship and adoptive teens. By meeting twice per month for indoor rock climbing, the Kids at Heart staff facilitate open dialog and assist teens with developing life skills for adulthood. From goal setting and achieving, overcoming obstacles, and supporting peers to cooking skills, problem solving techniques and making friends, this program helps to build self- confidence, awareness and connections among teens with foster, kinship and adoptive backgrounds. Work Plan OUTCOMES, BENCHMARKS, AND MILESTONES Outcome statement: Foster, kin and adoptive opportunity to engage Foster, kin and adoptive parents will use respite to provide themselves a break to reenergize in fun and meaningful activities. parents will complete surveys annually to measure their satisfaction and to provide their children the with the respite that they received. Key Activity A: Fundango Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Persons) Responsible Budget Category Families will voluntarily enroll in our Fundango program, completing our intake process. Ongoing, monthly Up to 300 children (duplicated) will attend Fundango. Family logs will be generated and submitted after every with each month's report. Executive Director Time -Limited Reuinfication (LTR), APS, Family Preservation and Family Support Families will complete an end of year survey. December 2021 All families who attend Fundango in 2022 will complete our end of year survey. We will achieve an overall satisfaction score of 95%. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Page 18 of 20 Exhibit B Preservation and Family Support All school aged children who attend Fundango will complete an end of year survey. December 2021 All school aged children who attend Fundango in 2021 will complete our end of year survey. We will achieve an overall satisfaction score of 95%. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support All new volunteers will receive a survey after their new volunteer training. Ongoing All new volunteer who complete our volunteer training program will complete our volunteer training survey. We will achieve an overall satisfaction score of 95%. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support All participating volunteers will receive an end of year survey. December 2021 All volunteers who volunteered in 2021 will complete our end of year survey We will achieve an overall satisfaction score of 95%. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support Key Activity B: Summer Day Camps Tasks Time Period Deliverable Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category Families will voluntarily enroll in our Summer Day Camps, completing our intake process. April 2022 Up to 45 children (unduplicated) will attend our three (3) Summer Day Camps. Family logs will be generated and submitted after we have completed our three (3) Teen Day Trips. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support Families will complete an end of program survey. August 2021 All families who Summer Day Camp will complete our end of program survey. We will achieve an overall satisfaction score of 95%. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support All children who attend Summer Day Camps will complete an end of program survey. August 2021 All children who attend Summer Day Camp will complete our end of program survey. We will achieve an overall satisfaction score of 95%. Executive Director LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support Key Activity C: Teen Connect Page 19 of 20 Exhibit B Tasks s.. • F r�� Time Period - �. Deliverable , �, '�' Y a �� �r ,:,M�� a ..:,, Measurement Person(s) Responsible Budget Category Families will register their teens (ages 13 to 18) for the scheduled Teen Connect events. Oct 2021 to Sept 2022 Up to 10 teens per event will be eligible to attend. As COVID-19 restrictions change, additional teens will be supported. Family logs will be generated after every event and submitted. LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support LTR, APS, Family Preservation and Family Support CONFIDENTIALITY PSSF Provider Agencies and its employees shall not access the OEC data system for any purpose other than in the performance of providing PSSF services as outlined by this contract or subcontract. The PSSF Provider Agency and its employees agree to only access those areas of the OEC data system necessary to perform contracted functions, to access only information of those children and families referred for services, and to keep confidential all information gained during performance of PSSF services. SCHEDULE/MILESTONES Kids at Heart will provide 12 Fundango events, October 2021 through September 2022, increasing the number of foster, adoptive and kinship families served in Weld County. Documentation: Enrollment data and satisfaction surveys will be collected from families who participate. Fundango will provide a much -needed respite program to Weld County adoptive, foster and kinship families. Documentation: Surveys will be provided tonew families to complete when they start and again after they have used Fundango six (6) times. An overall satisfaction score of 95% will be achieved. Kids at Heart will provide three (3) Teen Camp events during June, July or August 2022 to increase the number of foster, kinship and adoptive children served in Weld County. Documentation: Enrollment data and satisfaction surveys will be collected from families who participate. Kids at Heart will provide monthly Teen Connect events increasing the number of foster, kinship and adoptive children served in Weld County. Documentation: Enrollment data and satisfaction surveys will be collected from families who participate. An overall satisfaction score of 95% will be achieved. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA. The acceptance of all deliverables will reside with the WCDHS. The designated program manager will monitor all deliverables in order to ensure the completeness of each stage of the project and that the scope of work has been met. The PSSF Program Coordinator or Manager will either sign off on the approval, or reply to the vendor, in writing, advising what tasks must still be accomplished. Page 20 of 20 Exhibit C COLORADO office of Early Childhood (i4f pal eA t Ct Hurnent Seireze% Contractor Name Weld County Department of Human Services Budget Period October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022 Project Name Promoting Safe and Stable Families Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood BUDGET WITH JUSTIFICATION FORM Program Contact Name and Title Phone Email Julie Witkowski, Family Resource Director 970-400-6777 witkowjx@weldgov.com Fiscal Contact Name and Title Phone Email Lennie Bottorff, Senior Fiscal Advisor 970-400-6537 bottorllweldgov.com aunties/Areas Served: Weld County PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS INC ..UDED IN TAB A OF THIS SPREADSHEET PRIOR TO COMPLETING TAD B TEMPLATE Expenditure Categories Personnel Services - Salaried Employees FEY 2022 Cost Based on Cost Based on Cost Based on Cost Based on Percent of Time on Percent of Time on Percent of Time on Percent of Time on Total Percent Number of Time -limited Adoption Family Family Support of Time Total Amount Position Title/ Description of Work and Gross or Annual Months on Reunification Promotion and Preservation for for Family on Requested from Employee Name Fringe Benefits Include: Please enter description Salary Fringe Project (TLK) Support (APS) Family Stability Stability Project CDHS Community Case Manager/Giovanni Flores Provides outreach, case management and Parent Cafe sz-pport grc-up coordination/facilitation for families who may be at riskf enterirs or who are exiting the child welfare system. Fringe benefit include health, dental, life, FICA-OASKI, FICE-Med, Short and Long Terrrthisability_ and $59,275 $20,746 12 $ - $ - $ 20,005 $ 20,005 I 50% $ 40,010 County Retirement Community Case Manager/Jennifer Shoemaker Provides outreach, case management and Parent Caf� sE:-pport group coordination/facilitation for families who may be at risKaT entering or who are exiting the child welfare system. Fringe benefits include l fe, FICA-OA<SKi, FICE-Med, Short and Long Term Disability a d County $62,883 $13,284 12 $ - $ - $ 19,042 $ 19,042 50% $ 38,084 Retirement Family Resource Supervisor Provides daily task supervision and general oversight of .rli case management and Parent Cafe activities. Fringe benefits include life, FICA-OASKI, ACE-Med, Short and Long Term Disability and County 12 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Retirement Family Resource Director Provides oversight to the PSSF program of Weld Caunty_Tringe benefits 12 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ _ include health, dental, life, FICA-OASKI, FICE-Med, Short and Long Term Disability and County Retirement Employment Case Manager Works in collaboration with the Community Case Managers and ti e 12 $ - $ - $ - $ $ - Catholic Charities Case Manager to assist clients with cafeer coachng, job search as well as employment training and educatlor opportu cities. 12 $ - $ $ $ - $ 1 12 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0% $ - .- 12 $ - $ - $ - $ 0% $ - Page 1 of 4 Exhibit C 12 $ - $ - $ - $ - L4 $ - .. � �7x�'Fu...��l,�„� � ��M��r � ota ¢¢P e. K e r �.� .,. •ces in di nge benefits) $ - $ - aye '1` 4 nq,�y� �-�?� $ 39,047 :.'f�.� $ 78,094 Page 2 of 4 Exhibit C Contractors/Consultants (payments to third parties or entities) FEY 2022 Time -Limited Adoption Family Family Support Total Amount Reunification Promotion and Preservation for for Family Reqursed from Name Description of item (LTR) Support (APS) Family Stability Stability CONS Catholic Charities Staff and supplies for PSSF ICCM, Parent Cafes, Kinship Support and Education Circle, Kinship Newsletter -See Tab C for additional detail $ 12,954 $ 36,187 $ 4%141 Kids at Heart Staff and supplies for monthly Fundango respite events for kinship, foster and adoptive families -See Tab 0 for additional detail $ 7,877 $ 7,878 $ 7,878 $ 7,878 $ 31,511 $ - - - Total Contractors/Consultants $ 7,877 20,832 7,878 $ 44,065 $ 80:652 Travel FFY 2022 Time -Limited Adoption Family Family Support Total Amount Reunification Promotion and Preservation for for Family Requested from Item Description of item (LTR) Support (APS) Family Stability v Stability CDHS Grantee Meetings and Required Training for PSSF Program Staff -to include registration fee, per -diem rates for food, lodging, mileage and other expenses related to their participation. p Strengthening Colorado Families and Communities Conference $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 4,000 d $ - $ $ - - Total Travel $ 1,t00 $ 1.000 • $ 1,000 , $ 1, $ 4,000 Supplies & Operating Expenses FPI 2022 Time -Limited Adoption Family Family Support Total Amount Reunification Promotion and Preservation for for Family Requested from Item Description of Item (LTR) Support (APS) Family Stability Stability CDHS Flex Funding Flex funding can be used to address concrete economic needs which support family stability when no other formal and informal resources are available. $ 4,000 $ 4,787 $ 8,787 Support Groups Parent Cafe presenters, TBftI facilitator, training materials, location fee, childcare, and children's group activities $ 4,000 $ 2,500 $ 6,500 $ - $ $ $ - $ - $ - Tr tai SUppity; & Oraera0ng Expanses $ M 4,03 $ 500 $ 4, 787 $ 15,287 TOTAL DIRECT' COSTS $ 8,877 $ 25,832 $ 54,425 $ 88,899 $ 178,033 MODIFIED TOTAL DIRECT COSTS (MTDC) $ 8,877 $ 25,832 $ 54,425 $ 88,899 $ 178,033 Uniform Guidance § 200.68 - MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and up to the first $25,000 of each subaward. MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs and the portion of each subaward in excess of $25,000. Page 3 of 4 Eithiblt C Indirect Costs [not to exceed 10% unless Negotiated Federal Indirect Cost rate or Negotiated State indirect Cost rate is attached) FFY 2022 Item Description of Item Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Requested from CDHS Negotiated Federal Indirect $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 State indirect cost rate $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 indirect rate: 10% de minimus rate of Modified Total Direct Costs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Indirect $ - $ u $ W $ n $ TOTAL TIME -LIMITED REUNIFICATION (LTR) $ L877 ..TOTAL ADOPTION PROMOTION AND SUPPORT (APS) $ 25,8321 TOTAL FAMILY PRESERVATION FOR FAMILY $ 54,4251 STABILITY TOTAL FAMILY SUPPORT FOR FAMILY STABILITY $ 88,899 reOTA-LA-pAcmitit R o EsTED FiZOM CDHS'; $ 178,033; FFY 2022 PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET BY PROJECT Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Percentage PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET BY 5% 15% 31% 50% 100% PROJECT Match Projection / Required Percentage of Total Budget Including Match: [ 30% $ 3,804 $ 11,071 $ .23,325 $ 38,100 $ 76,300 TOTAL BUDGE (INCLUDING MATCH) $ 12,681 $ 36,903 $ 126,999 $ 254,333 $ 77,750 *Figures are rounded using basic accounting standards. (0.00-0.49 = 0; 0.50-0.ug = 1.0) Page 4 of 4 Exhibit C COLORADO Office of Laity Chadtu t c',rx3& tfra of }S.i : an 5ssv+n,.s Contractor r ame Catholic Charities Budget Period October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022 Project Name Promoting Safe and Stable Families Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood RLJBCONTRACTOR BUDGET WITH JUSTIFICATION FORM Program Contact Name and Title Phone Email Cheri Anderson, Case Management Director 970-616-8601 candersonPcalenver.org Fiscal Contact Name and Tide Phone Email Coundes/Areas Served: Weld County PLEASE READ 1 STRUCTIONS i CLUDED IN TAB A OF THIS SPREADSHEET PRIOR TO COMPLETING TAB B TEMPLATE E Expenditure Categories Personnel Services a Salaried Employees FEY 2022, Cost Based on Cost Based on Cost Based on Cost Based on Cost Based on Percent of Time on Percent of Time on Percent of Time on Percent of Time, oft Total Percent Number of Percent of Time Tema -limited tia'. -a Family Family Supt of lime Tamil Amount Position Title/ Description o₹ Work and Guess or Annual Months on on Reunification Promotion and Preservation for for Family an Request.ed from Employee Name What is Included in Fringe Benefits Salary Fringe Project Administration (11R) Support (APS) Family Stability Stability Project CDHS Case Manager Catholic Charities Case Manager providees intensive case management to families receiving services on the Guadelupe Campus and to kinship families living in the community. Services to kinship families include group facilitation as well as intensive case management in their homes. 541,517 $9,549 12 $ - $ - $ 8,298 $ - S 24,894 65% $ 33,192 For at risk homeless families, intensive case management and referral services will be provided to families at the Guadelupe Shelter who are participants in the Extended Stay Five Month Goal Oriented Program or emergency Triage shelter support annd services lasting from a few days to multiple weeks. Director Case Management Supervises the Case Manager and may provide direct services to kinship providers via support groups or intensive case management. Lead producer of the Kinship Newsletter. Also handles Guadelupe shelter intensive case management overflow when needed. 568,936 $15,855 12 $ - $ - $ 2,284 S - $ 6,852 11% $ 9,136 Childcare Assistant Child Care Activities - 2 hours per month for 12 months. Provides safe, supportive environment and learning opportunities while kinship, foster and adoptive families are participating in support groups, $1,248 $287 12 $ - $ - $ 384 $ - $ 14S1 0% $ 1,535 12 $ - $ - $ - $ $ 0% $ - 12 $ •$ .. $ - $ - $ 055 $ - 12 $ •$ - S - $ - S - 0% $ - 12 $ $ 5 S $ 0°fa $ _. 12 $ - $ - $ - $ - S - 0`Yo $ - Page 1 of 4 Exhibit C 12 $ - $ - 5 - 5 - $ _ 0% $ - ;:Total:Personnel,Services.,(incl djn fringe bed " s) W $ - $ - $ - 10,966 $ - $ 32,897 - - $ 431,063 Page 2 of 4 Exhibit C Contractors/Consultants (payments to third parties or entities) FFV 2022 Name Description of item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Requested from CDHS .r Y $0 S0 $0 . so Total Contracts/Consultants iM S. S e $ - $ w $ - $ Travel FFY 2022. Item t Description of item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTl) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family , Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Requested from CDHS $o $0 So so Total Travel, a $ $ - $ $ Supplies & Operating Expenses FEY 2022 item Description of Item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LW) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family ; Stability Total Amount Requested from CONS Child Care Activities, Supplies Supplies for Children's Group include arts and crafts supplies, games and puzzles S 500 $500 Kinship Newsletter Postage and Print Material $ 100 $100 Support Groups Cell Phone used to call and remind participants of upcoming groups and events $ 210 $210 $o, SO $a $0 So o $0 $0 $o $a $a i $0 $0 Total Supplies & Operating Expenses � $ 810 t $ - m $ 810. TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $ - $ - $ 11,776 $ - $ 32,897 $ 44,673 MODIFIED TOTAL DIRECT COSTS (MTDC) Uniform Guidance § 200.68 - MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and up to the first 525,000 of each subaward. MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, changes for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs and the portion of each subaward in excess of $25,000. $ - $ - $ 11,776 $ $ 32,897 $ 44,673 page 3 of 4 Exhibit C Indirect Costs (not to exceed 10% unless Negotiated Federal Indirect Cost rate or Negotiated State Indirect Cost rata is attached) FFY 2022 Item Description of Item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Requested from CDHS Promotion and Support (APS) Negotiated Federal Indirect $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 State indirect cost rate $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 indirect rate: 10% de minimus rate of Modified Total Direct Costs $ - $ - $ 1,178 $ - $ 3,290 $ 4,468 Total Indirect $ - $ - $ 1,178 $ - $ 3,290 $ 4,468 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ - TOTAL TIME -LIMITED REUNIFICATION (LTR) $ - TOTAL ADOPTION AND SUPPORT (APS) $ 12,954r PROMOTION TOTAL FAMILY PRESERVATION FOR FAMILY STABILITY $ - TOTAL FAMILY SUPPORT FOR FAMILY STABILITY $ 36,187 TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM C0MSS - $ 49,141 PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET BY PROJECT FFY 2022 Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) _ Adoption Promotbn and Support (APS) I Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability • - Total Percentage q PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET BY 0% 0% 26% 0% 74% 100% PROJECT Match Projection / Required Percentage of Total Budget including Match: 30% $ - $ - $ 5,552 $ - $ 15,509 $ 21.0'60 V ydlp�O�y-. TOTAL BUDGET (INCLUDING MATCH) $ - $ - $ 18,506 $ - $ 51,696 $ 70,201 *Figures are rounded using basic accounting standards. (0.00-0.49 = 0; 0.50-0.99 r• 1.0) Page 4 of 4 Exhibit C �, Colorado Department of Human Services « �Ot CIRAD® Office ofEarly Childhood 01lice at Early Childhood . ammi .:,y,4>;xcdp„mws ,,:.0't(&, SUBCO .CRA.CTos BUDGET WITH JUSTIFICATION FORM Contractor Name Kids At Heart Program Contact Name and Title Phone Email Scott So€dat-Valenzuela, Executive Director 970-529.8222 scott(1k€dsatheartco erg - Budget Period October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022 Fiscal Contact Name and Title Phone Email Project Nara P., Promoting Safe and Stable Families Counties/Areas Served: Weld County PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN TAB A OF THIS SPREADSHEET PRIOR TO COMPLETING TAB B TEMPLATE Expenditure Categories Personnel Services - Salaried Employees FEY 2022 Position Title/ Employee Name Description of Work and Gnu or Annual Salary Fringe Number of Months on Project Cost Based on Percent of Time on Administration cost Based on Percent of Time on Time -limited Reunification ( LR) cost Based on Percent of Time on Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Cost Based on Percent of Time on Family Preservation for Family Stability Cost Based on Percent ofilta on Family Support for Family Stability Total Percent of Time on Project Total Amount Requested from CONS What is Included in Fringe Benefits Scott Soldat-Valenzuela, Executive €]irector Responsible for all organizational operations, strategy. $60,000 F $13,200 12 . 0 $ 3,000 5 3,000 $ j 3,000 $ 3,000 30% $ 12,000 Annalisa Peterson Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. $1,400 $308 12 0 $ 100 $ 100 S 100 $ 100 50% $ 400 Carissa Elston Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. 51,400 $308 12 0 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 S 100 50°.6 $ 400 Michael Ranieri Group leader responsible for care of children during respite $2,000 $440 12 0 $ 250 $ 250 $ 250 $ 250 50% $ 1,000 Cory Quigley Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. $2,000 $440 12 0 $ 250 $ 250 5 250 $ 250 50% $ 1,000 Garrett Christenson Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. 51,400 5308 12 0 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 50% $ 400E Micaela Fentron Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. $1,400. $308 12 0 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 50% $ 400 Mikayla Vondy Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. $1,400 $308 12 0 $ 100 5 100 5 100 $ 100 50% $ 400 Tonya Reichert Group leader responsible for care of children during respite. $1,400 $308 12 0 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 50% $ 400 Total rsonnel:Service* G luidiring fringe benefits&� $ . 4,100 $ 4,100 $ sy { t ■y� .16,400 Contractors,Consuftants (payments to third parties or entities) ii FFY 2022 Name Description of item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LIR} Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Presentation for Family Stability Familyst * Fapfiiy J Total Amount Requested from CDItS $0 $a I $0 . $0 ..- Totai> `0 sitalidta is $ •" $ I. $ - $ - �„ $► Travel FEY 2022 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit C Item Description of Item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for _ Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Reqt.tost2d from CONS $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Treve $ - $ - $ - $ - $ a $ Supplies 8i: Operating Expenses FEY 2022 Item Description of item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Requested from CDt-IS Kids crafts, educational Craft supplies for art and stem projects, educational supplies, and books. $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 54,000 Rental fees Cost of renting Boys & Girls Clubs facilities. $ 1,000 S 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 54,000 COVID cleanings County required COVID cleanings in Boys & Girls clubs passed along to Kids at Heart. $ 1,059 $ 1,059 $ 1,059 $ 1,059 $4,236 $0 $0 $0 $0 50 $0 50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Toss) Supplies & Operating Expenses $ - $ 3,059 $ 3,059. $ 3,059 $ 3,059 $ 12,236 TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $ - $ 7,159 $ 7,159 $ 7,159 $ 7,159 $ 28,636 Uniform Guidance S 200.68 first $25,000 of each subaward. $ - $ 7,159 $ 7,159 $ 7,1S9 $ 7,159 $ 28,636 MODIFIED TOTAL DIRECT COSTS (MTDC) - MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and up to the MTDC excludes equipment capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs and the portion of each subaward in excess of $25,000. indirect Costs (not to exceed 10% unless Negotiated Federal Indirect Cost rate or Negotiated State indirect Cost natal is attached] FEY 2022 Item Description of Item Administration Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Family Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Amount Re -queried frorn CDHS Negotiated Federal Indirect $0� $C 50 $O $0 $0 State Indirect cost rate s0, $0 $0, S0_ SO $0 Indirect rate: 10% de rninimus rate of Modified Total Direct Costs S 317 $ 716 S 716 $ 716 $ 410 $ 2,875 Total Indirect $ 317e $ 7161$ 716 $ 716 $ 410 $ 2,375 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $ 317 TOTAL TIME -LIMITED REUNIFICATION (LTR) $ 7,875 TOTAL ADOPTION PROMOTION AND SUPPORT $ 7,875• (APS) TOTAL FAMILY PRESERVATION FOR FAMILY STABILITY $ 7,875 j TOTAL FAMILY SUPPORT ...»e..._..._.. ..._.....1010.. _.. .,«.._ ._ STABILITY $ 7,569 FOR FAMILY V TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM COMB $ 31,511 PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET BY PROJECT FFY 2022 Time -Limited Reunification (LTR) Adoption Promotion and Support (APS) Family Preservation for Fambly Stability Family Support for Family Stability Total Percentage Administration PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET BY PROJECT , 1% 25% 25% 25% 24% 100% Match Projection / Required Percentage of Total Budget Incltsiling Match; 30% $ 136 $ 3,375 $ 3,375 $ 3,375 $ 3,244 $ 13,505 TOTAL BUDGET (INCLUDING MATCH) $ 453 $ 11,250 $ 11;250 $ 11,250 $ 10,813 $ 45,016 'Figures are rounded using bask accounting standards. (0.00-0.49 = 0; 0.50-0.39= 1.0) Page 2 of 2 COLORADO Office of Early Childhood Department of Human Services Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET Legal Name of Vendor as it should appear on the Contract/Purchase Order including any dba: Weld County Department of human Services Address: 315 N. 11th Avenue, Building A City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80632 County: Weld FEIN # 84-6000813 State of Incorporation Colorado DUNS # 075757955 Fiscal Year End Date December 31 qT pe of Entity (please mark one): Individual Professional Corporation (PC) Sole Proprietor Not -For -Profit Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Joint Venture Primary Contact to Receive ALL Correspondence: Name: Julie Witkowski Email: Phone: 0 witkowjx@weldgov.com (970)-400-6777 CFO or Financial Contact: Invoice Contact: Name: Tammy Maurer Email: maurertk@weldgDv.com Phone: 970-400-6533 Individual Signing Contract: Name: Steve Moreno For -Profit Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Government Name: Tammy Maurer Email: maurertk@weldgov.com Phone: 970-400-6533 Title: Chair of the Board of Commissioners Email: BOCC-Contracts@co.weld.co.us Phone: (with a copy to HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us) Is your agency set up for Electronic Deposit with the State of CO? X Yes No If Yes, please list the last 4 digits of the account number payments should be sent to 4375 How long does your agency and/or boar) need to review and return the signed contract? 30 days Revised 01/27/2020 Exhibit D HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT This HIPAA Business Associate Agreement ("Agreement") between the State and Contractor is agreed to in connection with, and as an exhibit to, the Contract. For purposes of this Agreement, the State is referred to as "Covered Entity" and the Contractor is referred to as "Business Associate". Unless the context clearly requires a distinction between the Contract and this Agreement, all references to "Contract" shall include this Agreement. 1. PURPOSE Covered Entity wishes to disclose information to Business Associate, which may include Protected Health Information ("PHI"). The Parties intend to protect the privacy and security of the disclosed PHI in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), Pub. L. No. 104-191 (1996) as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ("HITECH Act") enacted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA") Pub. L. No. 111-5 (2009), implementing regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160, 162 and 164 (the "HIPAA Rules") and other applicable laws, as amended. Prior to the disclosure of PHI, Covered Entity is required to enter into an agreement with Business Associate containing specific requirements as set forth in, but not limited to, Title 45, Sections 160.103, 164.502(e) and 164.504(e) of the Code of Federal Regulations ("C.F.R.") and all other applicable laws and regulations, all as may be amended. 2. DEFINITIONS The following terms used in this Agreement shall have the same meanings as in the HIPAA Rules: Breach, Data Aggregation, Designated Record Set, Disclosure, Health Care Operations, Individual, Minimum Necessary, Notice of Privacy Practices, Protected Health Information, Required by Law, Secretary, Security Incident, Subcontractor, Unsecured Protected Health Information, and Use. The following terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth below: a. Business Associate. "Business Associate" shall have the same meaning as the term "business associate" at 45 C.F.R. 160.103, and shall refer to Contractor. b. Covered Entity. "Covered Entity" shall have the same meaning as the term "covered entity" at 45 C.F.R. 160.103, and shall refer to the State. c. Information Technology and Information Security. "Information Technology" and "Information Security" shall have the same meanings as the terms "information technology" and "information security", respectively, in §24-37.5-102, C.R.S. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein or in the HIPAA Rules shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Contract. 3. OBLIGATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE a. Permitted Uses and Disclosures. i. Business Associate shall use and disclose PHI only to accomplish Business Associate's obligations under the Contract. Page 1 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D i. To the extent Business Associate carries out one or more of Covered Entity's obligations under Subpart E of 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Business Associate shall comply with any and all requirements of Subpart E that apply to Covered Entity in the performance of such obligation. ii. Business Associate may disclose PHI to carry out the legal responsibilities of Business Associate, provided, that the disclosure is Required by Law or Business Associate obtains reasonable assurances from the person to whom the information is disclosed that: A. the information will remain confidential and will be used or disclosed only as Required by Law or for the purpose for which Business Associate originally disclosed the information to that person, and; B. the person notifies Business Associate of any Breach involving PHI of which it is aware. iii. Business Associate may provide Data Aggregation services relating to the Health Care Operations of Covered Entity. Business Associate may de -identify any or all PHI created or received by Business Associate under this Agreement, provided the de -identification conforms to the requirements of the HIPAA Rules. b. Minimum Necessary. Business Associate, its Subcontractors and agents, shall access, use, and disclose only the minimum amount of PHI necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Contract, in accordance with the Minimum Necessary Requirements of the HIPAA Rules including, but not limited to, 45 C.F.R. 164.502(b) and 164.514(d). c. Impermissible Uses and Disclosures. i. Business Associate shall not disclose the PHI of Covered Entity to another covered entity without the written authorization of Covered Entity. ii. Business Associate shall not share, use, disclose or make available any Covered Entity PHI in any form via any medium with or to any person or entity beyond the boundaries or jurisdiction of the United States without express written authorization from Covered Entity. d. Business Associate's Subcontractors. Business Associate shall, in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 164.502(e)(1)(ii) and 164.308(b)(2), ensure that any Subcontractors who create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of Business Associate agree in writing to the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements that apply to Business Associate with respect to safeguarding PHI. ii. Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity, on Covered Entity's request, a list of Subcontractors who have entered into any such agreement with Business Associate. iii. Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity, on Covered Entity's request, copies of any such agreements Business Associate has entered into with Subcontractors. e. Access to System. If Business Associate needs access to a Covered Entity Information Technology system to comply with its obligations under the Contract or this Agreement, Business Associate shall request, review, and comply with any and all policies applicable to Covered Entity regarding such Page 2 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D system including, but not limited to, any policies promulgated by the Office of Information Technology and available at http://oit.state.co.us/about/policies. f. Access to PHI. Business Associate shall, within ten days of receiving a written request from Covered Entity, make available PHI in a Designated Record Set to Covered Entity as necessary to satisfy Covered Entity's obligations under 45 C.F.R. 164.524. g. Amendment of PHI. Business Associate shall within ten days of receiving a written request from Covered Entity make any amendment to PHI in a Designated Record Set as directed by or agreed to by Covered Entity pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.526, or take other measures as necessary to satisfy Covered Entity's obligations under 45 C.F.R. 164.526. ii. Business Associate shall promptly forward to Covered Entity any request for amendment of PHI that Business Associate receives directly from an Individual. h. Accounting Rights. Business Associate shall, within ten days of receiving a written request from Covered Entity, maintain and make available to Covered Entity the information necessary for Covered Entity to satisfy its obligations to provide an accounting of Disclosure under 45 C.F.R. 164.528. i. Restrictions and Confidential Communications. J• i. Business Associate shall restrict the Use or Disclosure of an Individual's PHI within ten days of notice from Covered Entity of: A. a restriction on Use or Disclosure of PHI pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.522; or B. a request for confidential communication of PHI pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.522. ii. Business Associate shall not respond directly to an Individual's requests to restrict the Use or Disclosure of PHI or to send all communication of PHI to an alternate address. iii. Business Associate shall refer such requests to Covered Entity so that Covered Entity can coordinate and prepare a timely response to the requesting Individual and provide direction to Business Associate. Governmental Access to Records. Business Associate shall make its facilities, internal practices, books, records, and other sources of information, including PHI, available to the Secretary for purposes of determining compliance with the HIPAA Rules in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 160.310. k. Audit, Inspection and Enforcement. Business Associate shall obtain and update at least annually a written assessment performed by an independent third party reasonably acceptable to Covered Entity, which evaluates the Information Security of the applications, infrastructure, and processes that interact with the Covered Entity data Business Associate receives, manipulates, stores and distributes. Upon request by Covered Entity, Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity the executive summary of the assessment. Page 3 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D ii. Business Associate, upon the request of Covered Entity, shall fully cooperate with Covered Entity's efforts to audit Business Associate's compliance with applicable HIPAA Rules. If, through audit or inspection, Covered Entity determines that Business Associate's conduct would result in violation of the HIPAA Rules or is in violation of the Contract or this Agreement, Business Associate shall promptly remedy any such violation and shall certify completion of its remedy in writing to Covered Entity. 1. Appropriate Safeguards. i. Business Associate shall use appropriate safeguards and comply with Subpart C of 45 C.F.R. Part 164 with respect to electronic PHI to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as provided in this Agreement. ii. Business Associate shall safeguard the PHI from tampering and unauthorized disclosures. iii. Business Associate shall maintain the confidentiality of passwords and other data required for accessing this information. iv. Business Associate shall extend protection beyond the initial information obtained from Covered Entity to any databases or collections of PHI containing information derived from the PHI. The provisions of this section shall be in force unless PHI is de -identified in conformance to the requirements of the HIPAA Rules. m. Safeguard During Transmission. i. Business Associate shall use reasonable and appropriate safeguards including, without limitation, Information Security measures to ensure that all transmissions of PHI are authorized and to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as provided for by this Agreement. ii. Business Associate shall not transmit PHI over the internet or any other insecure or open communication channel unless the PHI is encrypted or otherwise safeguarded with a FIPS- compliant encryption algorithm. n. Reporting of Improper Use or Disclosure and Notification of Breach. i. Business Associate shall, as soon as reasonably possible, but immediately after discovery of a Breach, notify Covered Entity of any use or disclosure of PHI not provided for by this Agreement, including a Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information as such notice is required by 45 C.F.R. 164.410 or a breach for which notice is required under §24-73-103, C.R.S. ii. Such notice shall include the identification of each Individual whose Unsecured Protected Health Information has been, or is reasonably believed by Business Associate to have been, accessed, acquired, or disclosed during such Breach. iii. Business Associate shall, as soon as reasonably possible, but immediately after discovery of any Security Incident that does not constitute a Breach, notify Covered Entity of such incident. Page 4 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D iv. Business Associate shall have the burden of demonstrating that all notifications were made as required, including evidence demonstrating the necessity of any delay. o. Business Associate's Insurance and Notification Costs. i. Business Associate shall bear all costs of a Breach response including, without limitation, notifications, and shall maintain insurance to cover: A. loss of PHI data; B. Breach notification requirements specified in HIPAA Rules and in §24-73-103, C.R.S.; and C. claims based upon alleged violations of privacy rights through improper use or disclosure of PHI. ii. All such policies shall meet or exceed the minimum insurance requirements of the Contract or otherwise as may be approved by Covered Entity (e.g., occurrence basis, combined single dollar limits, annual aggregate dollar limits, additional insured status, and notice of cancellation). iii. Business Associate shall provide Covered Entity a point of contact who possesses relevant Information Security knowledge and is accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist with incident handling. iv. Business Associate, to the extent practicable, shall mitigate any harmful effect known to Business Associate of a Use or Disclosure of PHI by Business Associate in violation of this Agreement. p• q. Subcontractors and Breaches. Business Associate shall enter into a written agreement with each of its Subcontractors and agents, who create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of Business Associate. The agreements shall require such Subcontractors and agents to report to Business Associate any use or disclosure of PHI not provided for by this Agreement, including Security Incidents and Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information, on the first day such Subcontractor or agent knows or should have known of the Breach as required by 45 C.F.R. 164.410. ii. Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity of any such report and shall provide copies of any such agreements to Covered Entity on request. Data Ownership. i. Business Associate acknowledges that Business Associate has no ownership rights with respect to the PHI. ii. Upon request by Covered Entity, Business Associate immediately shall provide Covered Entity with any keys to decrypt information that the Business Association has encrypted and maintains in encrypted form, or shall provide such information in unencrypted usable form. Page 5 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D r. Retention of PHI. Except upon termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 5 below, Business Associate and its Subcontractors or agents shall retain all PHI throughout the term of this Agreement, and shall continue to maintain the accounting of disclosures required under Section 3.h above, for a period of six years. 4. OBLIGATIONS OF COVERED ENTITY a. Safeguards During Transmission. Covered Entity shall be responsible for using appropriate safeguards including encryption of PHI, to maintain and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of PHI transmitted pursuant to this Agreement, in accordance with the standards and requirements of the HIPAA Rules. b. Notice of Changes. Covered Entity maintains a copy of its Notice of Privacy Practices on its website. Covered Entity shall provide Business Associate with any changes in, or revocation of, permission to use or disclose PHI, to the extent that it may affect Business Associate's permitted or required uses or disclosures. ii. Covered Entity shall notify Business Associate of any restriction on the use or disclosure of PHI to which Covered Entity has agreed in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 164.522, to the extent that it may affect Business Associate's permitted use or disclosure of PHI. 5. TERMINATION a. Breach. i. In addition to any Contract provision regarding remedies for breach, Covered Entity shall have the right, in the event of a breach by Business Associate of any provision of this Agreement, to terminate immediately the Contract, or this Agreement, or both. ii. Subject to any directions from Covered Entity, upon termination of the Contract, this Agreement, or both, Business Associate shall take timely, reasonable, and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Business Associate in which Covered Entity has an interest. b. Effect of Termination. i. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Business Associate, at the option of Covered Entity, shall return or destroy all PHI that Business Associate, its agents, or its Subcontractors maintain in any form, and shall not retain any copies of such PHI. ii. If Covered Entity directs Business Associate to destroy the PHI, Business Associate shall certify in writing to Covered Entity that such PHI has been destroyed. iii. If Business Associate believes that returning or destroying the PHI is not feasible, Business Associate shall promptly provide Covered Entity with notice of the conditions making return or destruction infeasible. Business Associate shall continue to extend the protections of Page 6 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D Section 3 of this Agreement to such PHI, and shall limit further use of such PHI to those purposes that make the return or destruction of such PHI infeasible. 6. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF Covered Entity and Business Associate agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event Business Associate or any of its Subcontractors or agents use or disclosure of PHI in violation of this Agreement, the HIPAA Rules or any applicable law. Covered Entity and Business Associate further agree that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy for such Breach. Accordingly, Covered Entity and Business Associate agree that Covered Entity shall be entitled to injunctive relief, specific performance, and other equitable relief to prevent or restrain any Breach or threatened Breach of and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Any provision in the Contract limiting Contractor's liability shall not apply to Business Associate's liability under this Agreement, which shall not be limited. 8. DISCLAIMER Covered Entity makes no warranty or representation that compliance by Business Associate with this Agreement or the HIPAA Rules will be adequate or satisfactory for Business Associate's own purposes. Business Associate is solely responsible for all decisions made and actions taken by Business Associate regarding the safeguarding of PHI. 9. CERTIFICATION Covered Entity has a legal obligation under HIPAA Rules to certify as to Business Associate's Information Security practices. Covered Entity or its authorized agent or contractor shall have the right to examine Business Associate's facilities, systems, procedures, and records, at Covered Entity's expense, if Covered Entity determines that examination is necessary to certify that Business Associate's Information Security safeguards comply with the HIPAA Rules or this Agreement. 10. AMENDMENT a. Amendment to Comply with Law. The Parties acknowledge that state and federal laws and regulations relating to data security and privacy are rapidly evolving and that amendment of this Agreement may be required to provide procedures to ensure compliance with such developments. i. In the event of any change to state or federal laws and regulations relating to data security and privacy affecting this Agreement, the Parties shall take such action as is necessary to implement the changes to the standards and requirements of HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules and other applicable rules relating to the confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of PHI with respect to this Agreement. ii. Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity written assurance satisfactory to Covered Entity that Business Associate shall adequately safeguard all PHI, and obtain Page 7 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D written assurance satisfactory to Covered Entity from Business Associate's Subcontractors and agents that they shall adequately safeguard all PHI. iii. Upon the request of either Party, the other Party promptly shall negotiate in good faith the terms of an amendment to the Contract embodying written assurances consistent with the standards and requirements of HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules, or other applicable rules. iv. Covered Entity may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days' prior written notice in the event that: A. Business Associate does not promptly enter into negotiations to amend the Contract and this Agreement when requested by Covered Entity pursuant to this Section; or B. Business Associate does not enter into an amendment to the Contract and this Agreement, which provides assurances regarding the safeguarding of PHI sufficient, in Covered Entity's sole discretion, to satisfy the standards and requirements of the HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules and applicable law. b. Amendment of Appendix. The Appendix to this Agreement may be modified or amended by the mutual written agreement of the Parties, without amendment of this Agreement. Any modified or amended Appendix agreed to in writing by the Parties shall supersede and replace any prior version of the Appendix. 11. ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS Covered Entity shall provide written notice to Business Associate if litigation or administrative proceeding is commenced against Covered Entity, its directors, officers, or employees, based on a claimed violation by Business Associate of HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules or other laws relating to security and privacy or PHI. Upon receipt of such notice and to the extent requested by Covered Entity, Business Associate shall, and shall cause its employees, Subcontractors, or agents assisting Business Associate in the performance of its obligations under the Contract to, assist Covered Entity in the defense of such litigation or proceedings. Business Associate shall, and shall cause its employees, Subcontractor's and agents to, provide assistance, to Covered Entity, which may include testifying as a witness at such proceedings. Business Associate or any of its employees, Subcontractors or agents shall not be required to provide such assistance if Business Associate is a named adverse party. 12. INTERPRETATION AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall be resolved in favor of a meaning that complies and is consistent with the HIPAA Rules. In the event of an inconsistency between the Contract and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. This Agreement supersedes and replaces any previous, separately executed HIPAA business associate agreement between the Parties. 13. SURVIVAL Provisions of this Agreement requiring continued performance, compliance, or effect after termination shall survive termination of this contract or this agreement and shall be enforceable by Covered Entity. Page 8 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 Exhibit D APPENDIX TO IIIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT This Appendix ("Appendix") to the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement ("Agreement") is s an appendix to the Contract and the Agreement. For the purposes of this Appendix, defined terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement and the Contract. Unless the context clearly requires a distinction between the Contract, the Agreement, and this Appendix, all references to "Contract" or "Agreement" shall include this Appendix. 1. PURPOSE This Appendix sets forth additional terms to the Agreement. Any sub -section of this Appendix marked as "Reserved" shall be construed as setting forth no additional terms. 2. ADDITIONAL TERMS a. Additional Permitted Uses. In addition to those purposes set forth in the Agreement, Business Associate may use PHI for the following additional purposes: i. Reserved. b. Additional Permitted Disclosures. In addition to those purposes set forth in the Agreement, Business Associate may disclose PHI for the following additional purposes: i. Reserved. c. Approved Subcontractors. Covered Entity agrees that the following Subcontractors or agents of Business Associate may receive PHI under the Agreement: i. Reserved. d. Definition of Receipt of PHI. Business Associate's receipt of PHI under this Contract shall be deemed to occur, and Business Associate's obligations under the Agreement shall commence, as follows: i. Reserved. e. Additional Restrictions on Business Associate. Business Associate agrees to comply with the following additional restrictions on Business Associate's use and disclosure of PHI under the Contract: i. Reserved. f. Additional Terms. Business Associate agrees to comply with the following additional terms under the Agreement: i. Reserved. Page 9 of 9 HIPAA BAA Revised August 2018 STATE OF C DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SIGNATURE PAGE DATE: REP NO: DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: PHONE: E -Mail: April 20, 2021 2021000263 Ryan Yarrow 303-866-3227 ryan.yarrow@state.co.us RETURN RFP TO: RYRFP .h 12ml6jgspcj4v2j@u.box.com ***Proposal must be email attachment*** DATE DUE: May 20, 2021 AT 5:00 PM (Local) Proposals properly marked as to RFP NO., DATE and HOUR of opening, subject to the conditions herein stipulated and in accordance with the specifications set forth and/or attached hereto, will be accepted at the address listed above, prior to the date and time listed for the RFP opening. All proposals shall be quoted F.O.B. destination, unless otherwise specified, to the delivery location or j obsite listed herein. RE I UEST FOR PROP S L # 2021000263 TITLE PSSE Sites AGENCY Colorado Department of Human Services SEE ATTACHED PAGES FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. IMPORTANT: Proposals submitted in response to this RFP MUST be accompanied by this "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" sheet. Offerors should read the entire REP document before submitting a proposal. PROPOSALS MUST BE SIGNED TERMS Net 30 Steve Moreno TYPED OR PRINTED SIGNATURE /2 Payment Terms of less than 30 calendar days will not be considered. Pricing shall be effective for 180 days after award. VENDOR NAME Weld County Department of Human Services Signature (Electronic =r Ink) by Authorized Officer or Agent of Vend-,: r TITLE Chair of the Board of Commissioners DATE AT 1 9. 2021 ADDRESS 315 North 11th Avenue, Building A Greeley, Colorado 80632 ZIP PHONE 970400-6556 x Confirm that you are aware that the award notice will be published on Colorado CORE-VSS. E -Mail HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us FAX FEIN or SSN 84-6000813 My Company is registered on Colorado CORE-VSS X Yes No AEnter your FEIN or SSN as registered on CORE-VSS Include your VSS Vendor Code (VC#) if known: VC00000000014294 RETURN THIS PAGE A.53 STATE OF COLORADO CONTRACT COVER PAGE State Agency Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name Contract Number Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number Contractor Insert Contractor's Full Legal Name, iicluding "Inc.", "LLC", etc... Contract Performance Beginning Date The later of the Effective Date or Month Day, Year Contract Maximum Amount Initial Term State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Extension Terms State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Total for All State Fiscal Years $0.00 Initial Contract Expiration Date Month Day, Year Contract Authority Insert Brief Description of the Authority to enter into the Contract Contract Purpose Briefly describe the Contract's purpose Exhibits and Order of Precedence The following Exhibits and attachments are included with this Contract: 1. Exhibit A — Statement of Wcrk 2. Exhibit B — Sample Option Letter In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Contract and any Exhibit or attachment, such conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority: 1. Colorado Special Provisions n §18 of the main body of this Contract. 2. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Contract. 3. Exhibit A, Statement of Wor). 4. Exhibit B, Sample Option Letter. Principal Representatives For the State: For Contractor: Name Name Depi`e}tt dame Company Name Address Address Address Address City, State Zip City, State Zip Email Email Contract Number: Page 1 of 23 Version 0919 SIGNATURE PAGE THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS CONTRACT Each person signing this Contract represents and warrants that the signer is duly authorized to execute this Contract and to bind the Party authorizing such signature. CONTRACTOR INSERT -Legal Name of Grantee STATE OF COLORADO Jared S. Polis, Governor INSERT -Name of Agency or IHE INSERT -Name & Title of Head of Agency or IHE By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Contractor Date: By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Agency or IHE Date: 2nd State or Contractor Signature if Needed LEGAL REVIEW Philip J. Weiser, Attorney General By: By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Signatory Date: Assistant Attorney General Date: In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Contract is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an authorized delegate. STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD By: Name of Agency or IHE Delegate -Please delete if contract will be routed to OSC for approval Effective Date: Contract Number: Page 2 of 23 Version 0919 TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER PAGE 1 SIGNATURE PAGE 2 1. PARTIES 3 2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE 3 3. DEFINITIONS 4 4. STATEMENT OF WORK 7 5. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR 7 6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION 8 7. CONTRACTOR RECORDS 9 8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION -STATE RECORDS 10 9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 11 10. INSURANCE 12 11. BREACH OF CONTRACT 14 12. REMEDIES 14 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 16 14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES 16 15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION 16 16. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 18 17. GENERAL PROVISIONS 18 18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) 21 1. PARTIES This Contract is entered into by and between Contractor named on the Cover Page for this Contract (the "Contractor"), and the STATE OF COLORADO acting by and through the State agency named on the Cover Page for this Contract (the "State"). Contractor and the State agree to the terms and conditions in this Contract. 2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE A. Effective Date This Contract shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective Date. The State shall not be bound by any provision of this Contract before the Effective Date, and shall have no obligation to pay Contractor for any Work performed or expense incurred before the Effective Date or after the expiration or sooner termination of this Contract. B. Initial Term The Parties' respective performances under this Contract shall commence on the Contract Performance Beginning Date shown on the Cover Page for this Contract and shall terminate on the Initial Contract Expiration Date shown on the Cover Page for this Contract (the "Initial Term") unless sooner terminated or further extended in accordance with the terms of this Contract. C. Extension Terms - State's Option The State, at its discretion, shall have the option to extend the performance under this Contract beyond the Initial Term for a period, or for successive periods, of one year or less at the same rates and under the same terms specified in the Contract (each such period an "Extension Term"). In order to exercise this option, the State shall provide written notice to Contractor in a form substantially equivalent to the Sample Option Letter attached to this Contract Number: Page 3 of 23 Version 0919 Contract. Except as stated in §2.D, the total duration of this Contract, including the exercise of any options to extend, shall not exceed five years from its Effective Date absent prior approval from the Chief Procurement Officer in accordance with the Colorado Procurement Code. D. End of Term Extension If this Contract approaches the end of its Initial Term, or any Extension Term then in place, the State, at its discretion, upon written notice to Contractor as provided in §14, may unilaterally extend such Initial Term or Extension Term for a period not to exceed two months (an "End of Term Extension"), regardless of whether additional Extension Terms are available or not. The provisions of this Contract in effect when such notice is given shall remain in effect during the End of Term Extension. The End of Term Extension shall automatically terminate upon execution of a replacement contract or modification extending the total term of this Contract. E. Early Termination in the Public Interest The State is entering into this Contract to serve the public interest of the State of Colorado as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, or Courts. If this Contract ceases to further the public interest of the State, the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Contract in whole or in part. A determination that this Contract should be terminated in the public interest shall not be equivalent to a State right to terminate for convenience. This subsection shall not apply to a termination of this Contract by the State for breach by Contractor, which shall be governed by §12.A.i. i. Method and Content The State shall notify Contractor of such termination in accordance with §14. The notice shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Contract, and shall include, to the extent practicable, the public interest justification for the termination. ii. Obligations and Rights Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Contractor shall be subject to the rights and obligations set forth in §12.A.i.a. iii. Payments If the State terminates this Contract in the public interest, the State shall pay Contractor an amount equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable under this Contract that corresponds to the percentage of Work satisfactorily completed and accepted, as determined by the State, less payments previously made. Additionally, if this Contract is less than 60% completed, as determined by the State, the State may reimburse Contractor for a portion of actual out-of-pocket expenses, not otherwise reimbursed under this Contract, incurred by Contractor which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Contractor's obligations, provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the maximum amount payable to Contractor hereunder. 3. DEFINITIONS The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows: Page 4 of 23 Version 0919 Contract Number: A. "Breach of Contract" means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations in accordance with this Contract, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner. The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by or against Contractor, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Contractor or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 30 days after the institution of such proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Contractor is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S. at any time during the term of this Contract, then such debarment or suspension shall constitute a breach. B. "Business Day" means any day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a Legal Holiday as listed in §24-11-101(1), C.R.S. C. "Chief Procurement Officer" means the individual to whom the Executive Director has delegated his or her authority pursuant to §24-102-202(6), C.R.S. to procure or supervise the procurement of all supplies and services needed by the state. D. "CM" means criminal justice information collected by criminal justice agencies needed for the performance of their authorized functions, including, without limitation, all information defined as criminal justice information by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy, as amended and all Criminal Justice Records as defined under §24-72-302, C.R.S. E. "Contract" means this agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future modifications thereto. F. "Contract Funds" means the funds that have been appropriated, designated, encumbered, or otherwise made available for payment by the State under this Contract. G. "CORA" means the Colorado Open Records Act, §§24-72-200.1, et. seq., C.R.S. H. "End of Term Extension" means the time period defined in §2.D. I. "Effective Date" means the date on which this Contract is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature Page for this Contract. If this Contract is for Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-102(2.6), C.R.S., then the Effective Date of this Contract shall be the later of the date on which this Contract is approved and signed, by the State's Chief Information Officer or authorized delegate or the date on which this Contract is approved and signed by the State Controller or authorized delegate, as shown on the Signature Page for this Contract. J. "Exhibits" means the exhibits and attachments included with this Contract as shown on the Cover Page for this Contract. K. "Extension Term" means the time period defined in §2.C. L. "Goods" means any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Contractor as set forth in this Contract and shall include any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by Contractor in connection with the Services. M. "Incident" means any accidental or deliberate event that results in or constitutes an imminent threat of the unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, modification, disruption, or destruction of any communications or information resources of the State, which are included as part of the Work, as described in §§24-37.5-401, et. seq., C.R.S. Incidents include, without limitation, (i) successful attempts to gain unauthorized access to a State system or State Information Contract Number: Page 5 of 23 Version 0919 regardless of where such information is located; (ii) unwanted disruption or denial of service; (iii) the unauthorized use of a State system for the processing or storage of data; or (iv) changes to State system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without the State's knowledge, instruction, or consent. N. "Initial Term" means the time period defined in §2.B. O. "Party" means the State or Contractor, and "Parties" means both the State and Contractor. P. "PCI" means payment card information including any data related to credit card holders' names, credit card numbers, or the other credit card information as may be protected by state or federal law. Q. "PII" means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any information maintained by the State about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother's maiden name, or biometric records; and any other information that is linked or linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information. PII includes, but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in §§24-72-501 and 24-73-101, C.R.S. R. "PHI" means any protected health information, including, without limitation any information whether oral or recorded in any form or medium: (i) that relates to the past, present or future physical or mental condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual; and (ii) that identifies the individual or with respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual. PHI includes, but is not limited to, any information defined as Individually Identifiable Health Information by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. S. "Services" means the services to be performed by Contractor as set forth in this Contract, and shall include any, services to be rendered by Contractor in connection with the Goods. T. "State Confidential Information" means any and all State Records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall include, but is not limited to, PII, PHI, PCI, Tax Information, CJI, and State personnel records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall not include information or data concerning individuals that is not deemed confidential but nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been communicated, furnished, or disclosed by the State to Contractor which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant to CORA; (ii) is already known to Contractor without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to Contractor; (iii) is or subsequently becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation owed by Contractor to the State; (iv) is disclosed to Contractor, without confidentiality obligations, by a third party who has the right to disclose such information; or (v) was independently developed without reliance on any State Confidential Information. U. "State Fiscal Rules" means that fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State Controller pursuant to §24-30-202(13)(a), C.R.S. V. "State Fiscal Year" means a 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year and ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year follows the term, then it means the State Fiscal Year ending in that calendar year. Contract Number: Page 6 of 23 Version 0919 W. "State Records" means any and all State data, information, and records, regardless of physical form, including, but not limited to, information subject to disclosure under CORA. X. "Subcontractor" means third -parties, if any, engaged by Contractor to aid in performance of the Work. Y. "Tax Information" means federal and State of Colorado tax information including, without limitation, federal and State tax returns, return information, and such other tax -related information as may be protected by federal and State law and regulation. Tax Information includes, but is not limited to all information defined as federal tax information in Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075. Z. "Work" means the Goods delivered and Services performed pursuant to this Contract. AA. "Work Product" means the tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether finished or unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text, software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes, studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys, maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, and any other results of the Work. "Work Product" does not include any material that was developed prior to the Effective Date that is used, without modification, in the performance of the Work. Any other term used in this Contract that is defined in an Exhibit shall be construed and interpreted as defined in that Exhibit. 4. STATEMENT OF WORK Contractor shall complete the Work as described in this Contract and in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit A. The State shall have no liability to compensate Contractor for the delivery of any goods or the performance of any services that are not specifically set forth in this Contract. 5. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR A. Maximum Amount Payments to Contractor are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance of the Contract Funds. The State shall not pay Contractor any amount under this Contract that exceeds the Contract Maximum for that State Fiscal Year shown on the Cover Page for this Contract. B. Payment Procedures i. Invoices and Payment a. The State shall pay Contractor in the amounts and in accordance with the schedule and other conditions set forth in Exhibit A. b. Contractor shall initiate payment requests by invoice to the State, in a form and manner approved by the State. c. The State shall pay each invoice within 45 days following the State's receipt of that invoice, so long as the amount invoiced correctly represents Work completed by Contracto and previously accepted by the State during the term that the invoice covers. If the State determines that the amount of any invoice is not correct, then Contractor shall make all changes necessary to correct that invoice. d. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any Work performed or deliverables provided under this Contract. Contract Number: Page 7 of 23 Version 0919 ii. Interest Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days of the State's acceptance of the invoice shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 45th day at the rate of 1% per month, as required by §24-30-202(24)(a), C.R.S., until paid in full; provided, however, that interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts that the State disputes in writing. Contractor shall invoice the State separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts, and the invoice shall reference the delinquent payment, the number of day's interest to be paid and the interest rate. iii. Payment Disputes If Contractor disputes any calculation, determination or amount of any payment, Contractor shall notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the earlier to occur of Contractor's receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or calculation of the payment by the State. The State will review the information presented by Contractor and may make changes to its determination based on this review. The calculation, determination or payment amount that results from the State's review shall not be subject to additional dispute under this subsection. No payment subject to a dispute under this subsection shall be due until after the State has concluded its review, and the State shall not pay any interest on any amount during the period it is subject to dispute under this subsection. iv. Available Funds -Contingency -Termination The State is prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the current State Fiscal Year. Payment to Contractor beyond the current State Fiscal Year is contingent on the appropriation and continuing availability of Contract Funds in any subsequent year (as provided in the Colorado Special Provisions). If federal funds or funds from any other non -State funds constitute all or some of the Contract Funds the State's obligation to pay Contractor shall be contingent upon such non -State funding continuing to be made available for payment. Payments to be made pursuant to this Contract shall be made only from Contract Funds, and the State's liability for such payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such Contract Funds. If State, federal or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund this Contract, the State may, upon written notice, terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, without incurring further liability. The State shall, however, remain obligated to pay for Services and Goods that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date of notice of termination, and this termination shall otherwise be treated as if this Contract were terminated in the public interest as described in §2.E. 6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION A. Quarterly Reports. In addition to any reports required pursuant to §16 or pursuant to any other Exhibit, for any contract having a term longer than three months, Contractor shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a written report specifying progress made for each specified performance measure and standard in this Contract. Such progress report shall be in accordance with the procedures developed and prescribed by the State. Progress reports shall be submitted to the State not later than five Business Days following the end of each calendar quarter or at such time as otherwise specified by the State. Page 8 of 23 Version 0919 Contract Number: B. Litigation Reporting If Contractor is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action before a court or other administative decision making body, and such pleading or document relates to this Contract or ma} affect Contractor's ability to perform its obligations under this Contract, Contractor shall, within 10 days after being served, notify the State of such action and deliver copies of such pleading or document to the State's principal representative identified on the Cover Page for this Contract. C. Performance Outside the State of Colorado or the United States, §24-102-206, C.R.S. To the extent not previously disclosed in accordance with §24-102-206, C.R.S., Contractor shall provide written notce to the State, in accordance with §14 and in a form designated by the State, within 20 days following the earlier to occur of Contractor's decision to perform Services outside of the State of Colorado or the United States, or its execution of an agreement with a Subcontractor to perform, Services outside the State of Colorado or the United States. Such notice shall specify the type of Services to be performed outside the State of Colorado or the United States and the reason why it is necessary or advantageous to perform such Services al such location or locations, and such notice shall be a public record. Knowing failure by Contactor to provide notice to the State under this section shall constitute a breach of this Contrast. This section shall not apply if the Contract Funds include any federal funds. 7. CONTRACTOR RECORDS A. Maintenance Contractor shall maintain a file of all documents, records, communications, notes and other materials relating to the Work (the "Contractor Records"). Contractor Records shall include all documents, records, communications, notes and other materials maintained by Contractor that relate to any Work performed by Subcontractors, and Contractor shall maintain all records related to the Work performed by Subcontractors required to ensure proper performance of that Wank. Contractor shall maintain Contractor Records until the last to occur of: (i) the date three years after the date this Contract expires or is terminated, (ii) final payment under this Contact is made, (iii) the resolution of any pending Contract matters, or (iv) if an audit is occurr_ng, or Contractor has received notice that an audit is pending, the date such audit is completed and its findings have been resolved (the "Record Retention Period"). B. Inspection Contractor shall permit the State to audit, inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and transcribe Contractor Records during the Record Retention Period. Contractor shall make Contractor Records available during normal business hours at Contractor's office or place of business, or at other mutually agre::d upon times or locations, upon no fewer than two Business Days' notice from the State, unless the State determines that a shorter period of notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect the interests of the State. C. Monitoring The State, in its discretion, may monitor Contractor's performance of its obligations under this Contract using procedures as determined by the State. The State shall monitor Contractor's performance in a manner that does not unduly interfere with Contractor's performance of the Work. Contract Number: Page 9 of 23 Version 0919 D. Final Audit Report Contractor shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit performed on Contractor's records that relates to or affects this Contract or the Work, whether the audit is conducted by Contractor or a third party. 8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION -STATE RECORDS A. Confidentiality Contractor shall keep confidential, and cause all Subcontractors to keep confidential, all State Records, unless those State Records are publicly available. Contractor shall not, without prior written approval of the State, use, publish, copy, disclose to any third party, or permit the use by any third party of any State Records, except as otherwise stated in this Contract, permitted by law or approved in writing by the State. Contractor shall provide for the security of all State Confidential Information in accordance with all policies promulgated by the Colorado Office of Information Security and all applicable laws, rules, policies, publications, and guidelines. If Contractor or any of its Subcontractors will or may receive the following types of data, Contractor or its Subcontractors shall provide for the security of such data according to the following: (i) the most recently promulgated IRS Publication 1075 for all Tax Information and in accordance with the Safeguarding Requirements for Federal Tax Information attached to this Contract as an Exhibit, if applicable, (ii) the most recently updated PCI Data Security Standard from the PCI Security Standards Council for all PCI, (iii) the most recently issued version of the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy for all CJI, and (iv) the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for all PHI and the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement attached to this Contract, if applicable. Contractor shall immediately forward any request or demand for State Records to the State's principal representative. B. Other Entity Access and Nondisclosure Agreements Contractor may provide State Records to its agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors as necessary to perform the Work, but shall restrict access to State Confidential Information tothose agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors who require access to perform their obligations under this Contract. Contractor shall ensure all such agents, employees, assigns, and Subcontractors sign agreements containing nondisclosure provisions at least as protective as those in this Contract, and that the nondisclosure provisions are in force at all times the agent, employee, assign or Subcontractor has access to any State Confidential Information. Contractor shall provide copies of those signed nondisclosure provisions to the State upon execution of the nondisclosure provisions. C. Use, Security, and Retention Contractor shall use, hold and maintain State Confidential Information in compliance with any and all applicable laws and regulations in facilities located within the United States, and shall maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State Confidential Information wherever located. Contractor shall provide the State with access, subject to Contractor's reasonable security requirements, for purposes of inspecting and monitoring access and use of State Confidential Information and evaluating security control effectiveness. Upon the expiration or termination of this Contract, Contractor shall return State Records provided to Contractor or destroy such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so, as directed by the State. If Contractor is prevented by law or regulation Contract Number: Page 10 of 23 Version 0919 from returning or destroying State Confidential Information, Contractor warrants it will guarantee the confidentiality of, and cease to use, such State Confidential Information. D. Incident Notice and Remediation If Contractor becomes aware of any Incident, it shall notify the State immediately and cooperate with the State regarding recovery, remediation, and the necessity to involve law enforcement, as determined by the State. Unless Contractor can establish that none of Contractor or any of its agents, employees, assigns or Subcontractors are the cause or source of the Incident, Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of notifying each person who may have been impacted by the Incident. After an Incident, Contractor shall take steps to reduce the risk of incurring a similar type of Incident in the future as directed by the State, which may include, but is not limited to, developing and implementing a remediation plan that is approved by the State at no additional cost to the State. The State may, in its sole discretion and at Contractor's sole expense, require Contractor to engage the services of an independent, qualified, State -approved third party to conduct a security audit. Contractor shall provide the State with the results of such audit and evidence of Contractor's planned remediation in response to any negative findings. E. Data Protection and Handling Contractor shall ensure that all State Records and Work Product in the possession of Contractor or any Subcontractors are protected and handled in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, including the requirements of any Exhibits hereto, at all times. F. Safeguarding PII If Contractor or any of its Subcontractors will or may receive PII under this Contract, Contractor shall provide for the security of such PII, in a manner and form acceptable to the State, including, without limitation, State non -disclosure requirements, use of appropriate technology, security practices, computer access security, data access security, data storage encryption, data transmission encryption, security inspections, and audits. Contractor shall be a "Third -Party Service Provider" as defined in §24-73-103(1)(i), C.R.S. and shall maintain security procedures and practices consistent with §§24-73-101 et seq., C.R.S. 9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST A. Actual Conflicts of Interest Contractor shall not engage in any business or activities, or maintain any relationships that conflict in any way with the full performance of the obligations of Contractor under this Contract. Such a conflict of interest would arise when a Contractor or Subcontractor's employee, officer or agent were to offer or provide any tangible personal benefit to an employee of the State, or any member of his or her immediate family or his or her partner, related to the award of, entry into or management or oversight of this Contract. B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest Contractor acknowledges that, with respect to this Contract, even the appearance of a conflict of interest shall be harmful to the State's interests. Absent the State's prior written approval, Contractor shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full performance of Contractor's obligations under this Contract. Contract Number: Page 11 of 23 Version 0919 C. Disclosure to the State If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Contractor is uncertain whether a conflict or the appearance of a conflict has arisen, Contractor shall submit to the State a disclosure statement setting forth the relevant details for the State's consideration. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State's direction in regard to the actual or apparent conflict constitutes a breach of this Contract. 10. INSURANCE Contractor shall obtain and maintain, and ensure that each Subcontractor shall obtain and maintain, insurance as specified in this section at all times during the term of this Contract. All insurance policies required by this Contract shall be issued by insurance companies as approved by the State. A. Workers' Compensation Workers' compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers' liability insurance covering all Contractor or Subcontractor employees acting within the course and scope of their employment. B. General Liability Commercial general liability insurance covering premises operations, fire damage, independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows: i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate; $1,000,000 products, and completed operations aggregate; and iv. $50,000 any one fire. C. Automobile Liability Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non -owned autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit. D. Protected Information Liability insurance covering all loss of State Confidential Information, such as PII, PHI, PCI, Tax Information, and CJI, and claims based on alleged violations of privacy rights through improper use or disclosure of protected information with minimum limits as follows: i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and ii. $2,000,000 general aggregate. E. Professional Liability Insurance Professional liability insurance covering any damages caused by an error, omission or any negligent act with minimum limits as follows: i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate. F. Crime Insurance Crime insurance including employee dishonesty coverage with minimum limits as follows: Contract Number: Page 12 of 23 Version 0919 i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate. G. Additional Insured The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies (leases and construction contracts require additional insured coverage for completed operations) requiredof Contractor and Subcontractors. H. Primacy of Coverage Coverage required of Contractor and each Subcontractor shall be primary over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by Contractor or the State. I. Cancellation The above insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non - renewal, except for cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days prior notice to Contractor and Contractor shall forward such notice to the State in accordance with §14 within seven days of Contractor's receipt of such notice. J. Subrogation Waiver All insurance policies secured or maintained by Contractor or its Subcontractors in relation to this Contract shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery under subrogation cc otherwise against Contractor or the State, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. K. Public Entities If Contractor is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. (the "GIA"), Contractor shall maintain, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements stated above, at all times during the term of this Contract such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the GIA. If a Subcontractor is a public entity within the meaning of the GIA, Contractor shall ensure that the Subcontractor maintain at all times during the terms of this Contract, in lieu of the liability insurance requirements stated above, such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet the Subcontractor's obligations under the GIA. L. Certificates Contractor shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Contractor's insurance coverage required in this Contract within seven Business Days following the Effective Date. Contractor shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Contract within seven Business Days following the Effective Date, except that, if Contractor's subcontract is not in effect as of the Effective Date, Contractor shall provide to the State certificates showing Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Contract within seven Business Days following Contractor's execution of the subcontract. No later than 15 days before the expiration date of Contractor's or any Subcontractor's coverage, Contractor shall deliver to the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals of coverage. At any other time during the term of this Contract, upon request by the State, Contractor shall, within seven Business Days following the request by the State, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this section. Contract Number: Page 13 of 23 Version 0919 11. BREACH OF CONTRACT In the event of a Breach of Contract, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of breach to the other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the Breach of Contract, at its sole expense, within 30 days after the delivery of written notice, the Party may exercise any of the remedies as described in §12 for that Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Contract to the contrary, the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or a cure period and may immediately terminate this Contract in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Contract in order to protect the public interest of the State; or if Contractor is debarred or suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure period and may terminate this Contract in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this Contract as of the date that the debarment or suspension takes effect. 12. REMEDIES A. State's Remedies If Contractor is in breach under any provision of this Contract and fails to cure such breach, the State, following the notice and cure period set forth in §11, shall have all of the remedies listed in this section in addition to all other remedies set forth in this Contract or at law. The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently or consecutively. i. Termination for Breach In the event of Contractor's uncured breach, the State may terminate this entire Contract or any part of this Contract. Contractor shall continue performance of this Contract to the extent not terminated, if any. a. Obligations and Rights To the extent specified in any termination notice, Contractor shall not incur further obligations or render further performance past the effective date of such notice, and shall terminate outstanding orders and subcontracts with third parties. However, Contractor shall complete and deliver to the State all Work not cancelled by the termination notice, and may incur obligations as necessary to do so within this Contract's terms. At the request of the State, Contractor shall assign to the State all of Contractor's rights, title, and interest in and to such terminated orders or subcontracts. Upon termination, Contractor shall take timely, reasonable and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Contractor but in which the State has an interest. At the State's request, Contractor shall return materials owned by the State in Contractor's possession at the time of any termination. Contractor shall deliver all completed Work Product and all Work Product that was in the process of completion to the State at the State's request. b. Payments Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Contractor for accepted Work received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the State, the State agrees that Contractor was not in breach or that Contractor's action or inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be as if this Contract had been terminated in the public interest under §2.E. Contract Number: Page 14 of 23 Version 0919 c. Damages and Withholding Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Contractor shall remain liable to the state for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any breach by Contractor, and the State may withhold payment to Contractor for the purpose of mitigating the State's damages until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Contractor is determined. The State may withhold any amount flat may be due Contractor as the State deems necessary to protect the State against loss including, without limitation, loss as a result of outstanding liens and excess costs incurred by the State in procuring from third parties replacement Work as cover. ii. Remedies Not Invclving Termination The State, in its discretion, may exercise one or more of the following additional remedies: a. Suspend Perfhrmance Suspend Con_ractor's performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work pending corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Contractor to an adjustment in price or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Contractor shall promptly cease performing Work and incurring costs in accordance with the State's directive, and the State shall not be liable for costs incurred by Contractor after the suspension of performance. b. Withhold Payment Withhold payment to Contractor until Contractor corrects its Work. c. Deny Payment Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to Contractor's actions or inactions, cannot be performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no value to the state; provided, that any denial of payment shall be equal to the value of the obligations not performed. Removal Demand immediate removal of any of Contractor's employees, agents, or Subcontractors from the Work whom the State deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable or whose continued relation to this Contract is deemed by the State to be contrary to the public interest or the State's best interest. e. Intellectual Property If any Work infringes, or if the State in its sole discretion determines that any Work is likely to infringe, a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right, Contractor shall, as approved by the State (i) secure that right to ■se such Work for the State and Contractor; (ii) replace the Work with noninfringing Work or modify the Work so that it becomes noninfringing; or, (iii) remove any infringing Work and refund the amount paid for such Work to the State B. Contractor's Remedies Contract Number: Page 15 of 23 Version 0919 If the State is in breach of any provision of this Contract and does not cure such breach, Contractor, following the notice and cure period in §11 and the dispute resolution process in §13 shall have all remedies available at law and equity. 13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION A. Initial Resolution Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, disputes concerning the performance of this Contract which cannot be resolved by the designated Contract representatives shall be referred in writing to a senior departmental management staff member designated by the State and a senior manager designated by Contractor for resolution. B. Resolution of Controversies If the initial resolution described in §13.A fails to resolve the dispute within 10 Business Days, Contractor shall submit any alleged breach of this Contract by the State to the Procurement Official of the State Agency named on the Cover Page of this Contract as described in §24-101-301(30), C.R.S. for resolution in accordance with the provisions of § §24-106-109, and 24-109-101.1 through 24-109-505, C.R.S., (the "Resolution Statutes"), except that if Contractor wishes to challenge any decision rendered by the Procurement Official, Contractor's challenge shall be an appeal to the executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration, or their delegate, under the Resolution Statutes before Contractor pursues any further action as permitted by such statutes. Except as otherwise stated in this Section, all requirements of the Resolution Statutes shall apply including, without limitation, time limitations. 14. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES Each individual identified as a Principal Representative on the Cover Page for this Contract shall be the principal representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Contract shall be in writing, and shall be delivered (A) by hand with receipt required, (B) by certified or registered mail to such Party's principal representative at the address set forth below or (C) as an email with read receipt requested to the principal representative at the email address, if any, set forth on the Cover Page for this Contract. If a Party delivers a notice to another through email and the email is undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided with an alternate email contact, the Party delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with receipt required or by certified or registered mail to such Party's principal representative at the address set forth on the Cover Page for this Contract. Either Party may change its principal representative or principal representative contact information, or may designate specific other individuals to receive certain types of notices in addition to or in lieu of a principal representative by notice submitted in accordance with this section without a formal amendment to this Contract. Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written notice. 15. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION A. Work Product Contractor assigns to the State and its successors and assigns, the entire right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action, either in law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement of intellectual property rights related to the Work Product and all works based on, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product. Whether or not Contractor is under contract with the State at the time, Contractor shall execute applications, assignments, and Contract Number: Page 16 of 23 Version 0919 other documents, and shall render all other reasonable assistance requested by the State, to enable the State to secure patents, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights related to the Work Product. To the extent that Work Product would fall under the definition of "works made for hire" under 17 U.S.C.S. §101, the Parties intend the Work Product to be a work made for hire. Copyrights To the extent that the Work Product (or any portion of the Work Product) would not be considered works made for hire under applicable law, Contractor hereby assigns to the State, the entire right, title, and interest in and to copyrights in all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; all copyright applications, registrations, extensions, or renewals relating to all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; and all moral rights or similar rights with respect to the Work Product throughout the world. To the extent that Contractor cannot make any of the assignments required by this section, Contractor hereby grants to the State a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty -free license to use, modify, copy, publish, display, perform, transfer, distribute, sell, and create derivative works of the Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product by all means and methods and in any format now known or invented in the future. The State may assign and license its rights under this license. ii. Patents In addition, Contractor grants to the State (and to recipients of Work Product distributed by or on behalf of the State) a perpetual, worldwide, no -charge, royalty -free, irrevocable patent license to make, have made, use, distribute, sell, offer for sale, import, transfer, and otherwise utilize, operate, modify and propagate the contents of the Work Product. Such license applies only to those patent claims licensable by Contractor that are necessarily infringed by the Work Product alone, or by the combination of the Work Product with anything else used by the State. B. Exclusive Property of the State Except to the extent specifically provided elsewhere in this Contract, any pre-existing State Records, State software, research, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or other documents, drawings, models, materials, data and information shall be the exclusive property of the State (collectively, "State Materials"). Contractor shall not use, willingly allow, cause or permit Work Product or State Materials to be used for any purpose other than the performance of Contractor's obligations in this Contract without the prior written consent of the State. Upon termination of this Contract for any reason, Contractor shall provide all Work Product and State Materials to the State in a form and manner as directed by the State. C. Exclusive Property of Contractor Contractor retains the exclusive rights, title, and ownership to any and all pre-existing materials owned or licensed to Contractor including, but not limited to, all pre-existing software, licensed products, associated source code, machine code, text images, audio and/or video, and third -party materials, delivered by Contractor under the Contract, whether incorporated in a Deliverable or necessary to use a Deliverable (collectively, "Contractor Property"). Contractor Property shall be licensed to the State as set forth in this Contract or a State approved license agreement: (i) entered into as exhibits to this Contract; (ii) obtained Contract Number: Page 17 of 23 Version 0919 by the State from the applicable third -party vendor; or (iii) in the case of open source software, the license terms set forth in the applicable open source license agreement. 16. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM If the maximum amount payable to Contractor under this Contract is $100,000 or greater, either on the Effective Date or at any time thereafter, this section shall apply. Contractor agrees to be governed by and comply with the provisions of §§24-106-103, 24-102-206, 24-106-106, and 24- 106-107, C.R.S. regarding the monitoring of vendor performance and the reporting of contract performance information in the State's contract management system ("Contract Management System" or "CMS"). Contractor's performance shall be subject to evaluation and review in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract, Colorado statutes governing CMS, and State Fiscal Rules and State Controller policies. 17. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Assignment Contractor's rights and obligations under this Contract are personal and may not be transferred or assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment or transfer without such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of Contractor's rights and obligations approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of this Contract. B. Subcontracts Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract in connection with its obligations under this Contract without the prior, written approval of the State. Contractor shall submit to the State a copy of each such subcontract upon request by the State. All subcontracts entered into by Contractor in connection with this Contract shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, shall provide that they are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, and shall be subject to all provisions of this Contract. C. Binding Effect Except as otherwise provided in § 17.A, all provisions of this Contract, including the benefits and burdens, shall extend to and be binding upon the Parties' respective successors and assigns. D. Authority Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this Contract and the performance of such Party's obligations have been duly authorized. E. Captions and References The captions and headings in this Contract are for convenience of reference only, and shall not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Contract to sections (whether spelled out or using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other attachments, are references to sections, subsections, exhibits or other attachments contained herein or incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted. F. Counterparts This Contract may be executed in multiple, identical, original counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. Contract Number: Page 18 of 23 Version 0919 G. Entire Understanding This Contract represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties related to the Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work, oral or written, are merged into this Contract. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or other changes to this Contract shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein. H. Digital Signatures If any signatory signs this agreement using a digital signature in accordance with the Colorado State Controller Contract, Grant and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of digital signatures issued under the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use digital signatures within the electronic system through which that signatory signed shall be incorporated into this Contract by reference. I. Modification Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, any modification to this Contract shall only be effective if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Contract, properly executed and approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules. Modifications permitted under this Contract, other than contract amendments, shall conform to the policies issued by the Colorado State Controller. J. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority Any reference in this Contract to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy or other authority shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been changed or amended since the Effective Date of this Contract. K. External Terms and Conditions i. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the State shall not be subject to any provision included in any terms, conditions, or agreements appearing on Contractor's or a Subcontractor's website or any provision incorporated into any click -through or online agreements related to the Work unless that provision is specifically referenced in this Contract. L. Severability The invalidity or unenfor eability of any provision of this Contract shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract, which shall remain in full force and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this Contract in accordance with the intent of this Contract. M. Survival of Certain Contract Terms Any provision of this Contract that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or expiration of this Contract shall survive the termination or expiration of this Contract and shall be enforceable by the other Party. N. Taxes The State is exempt from federal excise taxes under I.R.C. Chapter 32 (26 U.S.C., Subtitle D, Ch. 32) (Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry No. 84-730123K) and from State and local government sales and use taxes under §§39-26-704(1), et seq., C.R.S. (Colorado Sales Tax Exemption Identification Number 98-02565). The State shall not be Contract Number: Page 19 of 23 Version 0919 liable for the payment of any excise, sales, or use taxes, regardless of whether any political subdivision of the state imposes such taxes on Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any exemptions from the collection of excise, sales or use taxes that Contractor may wish to have in place in connection with this Contract. O. Third Party Beneficiaries Except for the Parties' respective successors and assigns described in § 17.A, this Contract does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the Parties. Enforcement of this Contract and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely to the Parties. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result of this Contract are incidental to this Contract, and do nat create any rights for such third parties. P. Waiver A Party's failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Contract, whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege. Q. CORA Disclosure To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Contract and the performance measures and standards required under §24-106-107, C.R.S., if any, are subject to public release through the CORA. R. Standard and Manner of Performance Contractor shall perform its obligations under this Contract in accordance with the highest standards of care, skill and diligence in Contractor's industry, trade, or profession. S. Licenses, Permits, and Other Authorizations Contractor shall secure, prior to the Effective Date, and maintain at all times during the term of this Contract, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, permits, and other authorizations required to perform its obligations under this Contract, and shall ensure that all employees, agents and Subcontractors secure and maintain at all times during the term of their employment, agency or subcontract, all license, certifications, permits and other authorizations required to perform their obligations in relation to this Contract. T. Indemnification i. General Indemnification Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees, agents and assignees (the "Indemnified Parties"), against any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, court awards and other amounts (including attorneys' fees and related costs) incurred by any of the Indemnified Parties in relation to any act or omission by Contractor, or its employees, agents, Subcontractors, or assignees in connection with this Contract unless the contractor is a public entity. ii. Confidential Information Indemnification Disclosure or use of State Confidential Information by Contractor in violation of §8 may be cause for legal action by third parties against Contractor, the State, or their respective agents. Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Indemnified Contract Number: Page 20 of 23 Version 0919 Parties, against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs) incurred by the State in relation to any act or omission by Contractor, or its employees, agents, assigns, or Subcontractors in violation of §8 unless the contractor is a public entity. iii. Intellectual Propery Indemnification Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties, against any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, and other amounts (including attorneys' fees anc costs) incurred by the Indemnified Parties in relation to any claim that any Work infringes a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or any other intellectual property right unless the contractor is a public entity. 18. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3) These Special Provisions apply to all contracts except where noted in italics. A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1), C.R.S. This Contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee. If this Contract is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-102(2.6), then this Contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by the State's Chief Informatiol Officer or designee. B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5), C.R.S. Financial obligations of the State payable after the current State Fiscal Year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY. Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the State, its departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and officials shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq.; C.R.S.; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI, Ch. 171 and 28 U.S.C. 1346(b), and the State's risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq. C.R.S. No term or condition ofthis Contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, contained in these statutes. D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither Contractor nor any agent or employee of Contractor shall be deemed to be an agent or employe: of the State. Contractor shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Contractor and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Contractor shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this Contract. Contractor shall (i) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (ii) provide proof thereof when requested by the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents. Contract Number: Page 21 of 23 Version 0919 E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices. F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE. Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Contract. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. All suits or actions related to this Contract shall be filed and proceedings held in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver. G. PROHIBITED TERMS. Any term included in this Contract that requires the State to indemnify or hold Contractor harmless; requires the State to agree to binding arbitration; limits Contractor's liability for damages resulting from death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts with this provision in any way shall be void ab initio. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109 C.R.S. H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. State or other public funds payable under this Contract shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Contractor hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this Contract and any extensions, Contractor has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that Contractor is in violation ofthis provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or in equity or under this Contract, including, without limitation, immediate termination of this Contract and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18-201 and 24-50-507, C.R.S. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Contract. Contractor has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of Contractor's services and Contractor shall not employ any person having such known interests. J. VENDOR OFFSET AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS. §§24-30-202(1) and 24-30- 202.4, C.R.S. [Not applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to §24-30-202.4(3.5), C.R.S., the State Controller may withhold payment under the State's vendor offset intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for: (i) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (ii) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in §§39-21-101, et seq., C.R.S.; (iii) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (iv) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (v) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action. The State may also recover, at the State's discretion, payments made to Contractor in error for any reason, including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, Contract Number: Page 22 of 23 Version 0919 and unexpended or excess funds received by Contractor by deduction from subsequent payments under this Contract, deduction from any payment due under any other contracts, grants or agreements between the State and Contractor, or by any other appropriate method for collecting debts owed to the State. K. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. §§8-17.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. [Not applicable to agmeements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services or fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or information technology services or products and services] Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this Contract and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the United States to perform work under this Contract, through participation in the E -Verify Program or the State verification prcgram established pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5)(c), C.R.S., Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Contract or enter into a contract with a Subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the Subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Contract. Contractor (i) shall not use E -Verify Program or the program procedures of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment ("Department Program") to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this Contract is being performed, (ii) shall notify the Subcontractor and the contracting State agency or institution of higher education within three days if Contractor has actual knowledge that a Subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this Contract, (iii) shall terminate the subcontract if a Subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the notice, and (iv) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to §8-17.5-102(5), C.R.S., by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If Contractor participates in the Department program, Contractor shall deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision, a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Contractor has examined the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the Department program. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or §§8-17.5-101, et seq., C.R.S., the contracting State agency, institution of higher education or political subdivision may terminate this Contract for breach and, if so terminated, Contractor shall be liable for damages. L. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. §§24-76.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. Contractor, if a natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that Contractor (1) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (ii) shall comply with the provisions of §§24-76.5-101, et seq., C.R.S., and (iii) has produced one form of identification required by §24-76.5-103, C.R.S. prior to the Effective Date of this Contract. Contract Number: Page 23 of 23 Version 0919 EXHIBIT A, STATEMENT OF WORK Exhibit A Page 1 of 1 EXHIBIT B, SAMPLE OPTION LETTER State Agency Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name Option Letter Number Insert the Option Number (e.g. "1" for the first option) Contractor Insert Contractor's Full Legal Name Original Contract Number Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number of the Original Contract Current Contract Maximum Amount Initial Term State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Extension Terms State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Total for All State Fiscal Years $0.00 Option Contract Number Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number of this Option Contract Performance Beginning Date Month Day, Year Current Contract Expiration Date Month Day, Year 1. OPTIONS: A. Option to extend for an Extension Term B. Option to change the quantity of Goods under the Contract C. Option to change the quantity of Services under the Contract D. Option to modify Contract rates E. Option to initiate next phase of the Contract 2. REQUIRED PROVISIONS: A. For use with Option 1(A): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State hereby exercises its option for an additional term, beginning Insert start date and ending on the current contract expiration date shown above, at the rates stated in the Original Contract, as amended. B. For use with Options 1(B and C): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State hereby exercises its option to Increase/Decrease the quantity of the Goods/Services or both at the rates stated in the Original Contract, as amended. C. For use with Option 1(D): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State hereby exercises its option to modify the Contract rates specified in Exhibit/Section Number/Letter. The Contract rates attached to this Option Letter replace the rates in the Original Contract as of the Option Effective Date of this Option Letter. D. For use with Option 1(E): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State hereby exercises its option to initiate Phase indicate which Phase: 2, 3, 4, etc, which shall begin on Insert start date and end on Insert ending date at the cost/price specified in Section Number. E. For use with all Options that modify the Contract Maximum Amount: The Contract Maximum Amount table on the Contract's Signature and Cover Page is hereby deleted and replaced with the Current Contract Maximum Amount table shown above. 3. OPTION EFFECTIVE DATE: A. The effective date of this Optioi Letter is upon approval of the State Controller or , whichever is later. STATE OF COLORADO Jared S. Polis, Governor INSERT -Name of Agency or IHE INSERT -Name & Title of Head of Agency or IHE By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Agency or IHE Date: In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Option is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an authorized delegate. STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD By: Name of Agency or IHE Delegate -Please delete if contract will be routed to OSC for approval Option Effective Date: Exhibit B Page 1 of 1 Exhibit F PSSF Intensive Case Management Guidelines To implement the PSSF Intensive Case Management program the awarded site must fulfill all of the required activities/components. All activities and services must be documented in the OEC data system. Component/Activities Standards/Accepted Measure Case Manager Role • Coordinates services and provides direct services • Number of families served, services, and activities documented in Salesforce • Caseload 7-10 families at a time • Length of service, dependent on services and family needs, 3 - 12 months Case Management Supervisor • Provides oversight of Case Manager • Oversight of Case Manager, case notes, supervision notes and plans • Consultation • Ensures data entry into Salesforce • Monitors for quality Target Population • Kinship families/pest permanency needing • Target population defined in Statement of Work stabilization • Number of families to be served documented in Statement of Work • Families in crisis, identified as having multiple needs • Budget should reflect services costs • Open or no open involvement with child welfare Referral Source • Community agenq • All referrals and referral source information documented in Salesforce • County to community • Eligibility criteria documented in statement of work • Self -referral, family seeking help • Contacts and outreach documented in PSSF Referral screens in Salesforce • Juvenile Justice Intake • Intake form in Salesforce • Identify intake tool(s) to be used in statement of work • Intake form from Trails • Every family must have documented/completed intake form/or • Initial outreach and engagement with the completion date in Salesforce family through home visits, office visits, or • Intakes should take place within 5 working days of referral phone calls. At least one face to face • Salesforce PSSF referral closed, closure reason documented meeting should occur during intake process. • Salesforce PSSF case opened if eligible for service • Determine eligibility/appropriateness • Open PSSF service, Intensive Case Management in Salesforce - model • Open case if eligible name PSSF ICM Guidelines Family Engagement • Family engagement meetings: Family Group • Identify family engagement models to be used in Statement of work Decision Making/Family Group conference, Family Team Conferencing and Team • Documented family engagement meetings in Salesforce in service activity section Decision Making • Collaborative Management Program (CMP) Individualized Service and Support Teams (ISST) meetings • Meetings held with a facilitator to provide resources and information in which family members are brought together to make decisions about a plan for services. Exhibit F Assessment • • • • Identify family strengths and barriers, prioritize needs Assess ability of the agency to address the needs of the family CFSA2 Protective Factors Survey required • • • CFSA2 pre/post/and follow ups should be documented in Salesforce CFSA2 form filled out in Salesforce/Mobile Caddy all items should be answered, no paper copies attached. Other assessment tools (AAPI, Depression Screening, parent satisfaction survey) used for other PSSF services must be identified in statement of work and documented in Salesforce Goal Setting • Family driven • Documented activity/family meeting/goal setting meeting in • Strategies/goals developed to overcome Salesforce barriers and build on family strengths • CFSA 2 • Must be attainable goals with timeframes, milestones, measurements, and expected • All goals however determined must be documented in Salesforce goal setting section outcomes identified • Identify outcomes of goals/services in Salesforce • Goal setting with CFSA2 • Outcomes can include: a positive change in protective factors; • Goal setting through CW treatment plan diminished risk factors; and improved child safety and behavior • Goals should be identified in Salesforce • Overall outcomes: preventing maltreatment; increase number of children/youth remaining at home; decreasing placement into foster care, increasing placement stability, reunifying families Contact • One face to face contact minimum per week that is intervention focused for the first three • Activities: face to face contacts documented in Salesforce, under PSSF service, Intensive Case Management months. Face to face can occur during family engagement meeting, intake, goal setting and • All non -face to face contacts/activities documented in Salesforce under PSSF service, Intensive Case Management or family advocacy work. • Document contacts that support Intensive Case Management • Face to face contact after 3 months dependent on family need and services. No minimum contacts required after initial three months. activities • The expectation is that services are intense, as involved families have high needs. Frequent contacts through texts, phone calls, or email in addition to face to face contacts may be necessary. Emergency supports/Concrete Needs • Not required • Should be documented in the flex funding section in Salesforce with • May use funds to support the family goals, must be included in the plan justification • Must fall within the limits of the program. 5% of overall total PSSF budget can be used towards concrete supports Social connections • Host community activity and include families • Family attendance in social activity documented in Salesforce involved in PSSF case management program • Attach eco map or support circle if one is completed in Salesforce. • Provide or connect families to opportunities to build relationships with others or activities that provide emotional, informational, instrumental or spiritual support • Recommend working through an ecomap activity or support circle with the family to help identify social support system Exhibit F Resource Navigation/Advocacy • • Optional multi -system planning meeting to maximize resources. Linking family to community resources, formal or informal • • Case notes in activity section - Salesforce connected to Intensive Case Management service Referral tracking in Salesforce Transition/Celebration • Identify continued service needs and follow up • Documented goal achievement in Salesforce supports • PSSF service closure and reason in Salesforce • Provide necessaryreferrals • Case closure/optional celebration of success QI/QA • Monitoring of family plan, and review of case • Supervision and case review timeframes in statement of work files • Parent survey • Follow up with family post closure • Documented achieved goals and outcomes • Determine appropriateness of provided services • Salesforce documentation review, data reports submitted • Guidelines/activity checklist Exhibit G- PSSF Adoption/Kinship Navigation/Post-Permanency Services Guidelines Implementation includes all required components/activities. The number of optional components/activities required are based on the PSSF funding award level. Tier 1 funding: must implement all required components/activities plus one optional component. Tier 2 funding: must implement all required components/activities plus two optional components. Tier 3 & 4 funding: must implement all required components/activities plus three optional components. All Activities, Services, and Measurements must be documented in Salesforce and/or the statement of work. Component Standards/Accepted Measure Case Manager Role (required) • Coordinates services and provides direct services • Length of service, dependent on service and family needs, 6 months - 3 years • Caseload 15-30 families at a time, dependent on needs of the family • Number of families served, services, and activities documented in Salesforce within 5 business days • Must follow PSSF statement of work and budget in approved contract Case Management Supervisor (required) • Provides oversight of Case Manager • Consultation • Monitors for quality • Oversight of Case Manager, case notes, supervision notes and plans • Data entry is complete and consistent in Salesforce of all activities within 5 business days • Follow PSSF statement of work and budget in approved contract Target Population (required) • Kinship families/adoptive/post permanency needing stabilization • Families in crisis, identified as having multiple needs • Open, closed, or no child welfare involvements • Families who have adopted or have guardianship, or working towards permanent placements • Target population defined in Statement of Work • Number of families served documented in Statement of Work • Cases and services documented in Salesforce Referral Source (required) Not limited to the following: • County or Community agency • Self -referral, families seeking help • Juvenile Justice • Adoption agency • All referrals and referral source information documented in Salesforce • Contacts and outreach documented in PSSF Referral screens in Salesforce Intake (required) • PSSF Intake form completed in Salesforce • If not using the prescribed PSSF intake form, identify and obtain approval of intake form to be used. • Completed intake form/or intake completion date in Salesforce • Intakes should take place within 5 working days of referral Exhibit G- PSSF Adoption/Kinship Navigation/Post-Permanency Services Guidelines • • • Initial outreach and engagement with the family through home visits, office visits, or phone calls. At least one face to face meeting should occur during intake process. (special exemptions for covidl9) Determine eligibility/appropriateness for services Open case if eligible • • Salesforce PSSF referral closed, and PSSF case opened if eligible for service Open PSSF service, Adoption Support in Salesforce - model name will be PSSF Adoption/Kinship/Post Permanency Support Guidelines or Adoption Navigation Family Engagement Meeting Facilitated family engagement • Identify family engagement or (optional) meetings: Family Group Decision Making/Family Group conference, Family Team collaborative management model to be used in Statement of work Conferencing and Team Decision Making • Certification/training of facilitator • Collaborative Management Program (CMP) Individualized • Documented family engagement meetings under Service and Support Teams Adoption Support Service in (ISST) meetings Salesforce in activity section Assessment • Complete CFSA2, including • CFSA2 pre/post/and follow ups (required) Protective Factors Survey should be completed in • Identify family strengths and Salesforce barriers, prioritize needs • All assessment tools used to • Assess ability of the agency to meet the needs of the family meet model fidelity for PSSF services must be identified in • Identify all other assessment tools if used in Statement of statement of work and documented in Salesforce Work Goal Setting • Family driven • Documented family meeting or (required) • Strategies/goals developed to overcome barriers and build goal setting activities with the family on family strengths • CFSA 2 completed in • Must be attainable goals with Salesforce timeframes, milestones, measurements, and expected outcomes identified • Goals documented in goal setting section in Salesforce with supporting tasks to • Goal setting can be completed complete goal through using the CFSA2 or Child Welfare treatment plan • Identify outcomes of goals/services Contact • Contact prior to placement if • Documented contacts with (required) possible. family in Salesforce • Contact as quickly as possible after match or placement of child • Document all activities that reflect support to the adoptive/kin/post-permanency Exhibit G- PSSF Adoption/Kinship Navigation/Post-Permanency Services Guidelines • • • • Contact within two weeks after adoption is finalized Continued contact based on the needs of the family and the recommendations of assigned navigator, supervisor and referring agency Face to face can occur during family engagement meeting, intake, goal setting and or family advocacy work. Activities through PSSF must not duplicate services provided by the County Department. family. Create one locally centralized touch point/resource hub for families. • Partner with community agencies to develop one • Identify activities, partners, and method of information (optional) location, resource hub, website, or agency where sharing regarding resource hub. parents can find information and resources for post • Updates to resource information permanency supports that is easily accessible. • Number of parent referrals to resource hub in Salesforce • Inform staff, community partners, and families • Parent survey responses showing parents access and • Resources should be updated on a quarterly basis satisfaction • Create parent survey to gauge use of resource hub Parent Education Opportunities • Adoption preparation info • Pre/post assessments (optional) sessions • Parent surveys • Training/support groups addressing specific issues: • Number and topics of trainings offered RAD, TBRI, behavioral health issues, high needs (medical or other) • Number of attendees and participation in support groups or individual sessions • Use NTDC Right Time modules with parents in support groups or individually with families. • Support Groups to connect parents experiencing adoption needs (parent led, not complaint sessions) provides learning opportunities Parent Mentors (optional) • Recruit and train mentors with adoption/kin/post-permanency experience • List of peer support or mentoring programs currently available • Hold events where caregivers can meet each other • Create new mentoring program • Match and facilitate adoptive/kin/post-permanency in community to meet the needs of caregivers caregivers with other • Number of trainings for Exhibit G- PSSF Adoption/Kinship Navigation/Post-Permanency Services Guidelines • experienced adoptive/kin/post-permanency caregivers Provide training in TBRI or NTDC • • mentors and caregivers inTBRI or NTDC Training attendee participation Indicate families who are matched with experienced families or mentors Create a continuum of Supports - • Information and referral • Parent survey asking about Including High need supports (optional) resources awareness of supports and if • Provide educational programs and materials (TBRI Ft NTDC) accessible to caregivers, satisfaction surveys after • Support programs (groups) for accessing services caregivers and/or youth and children • Number of referrals to resources accessed by families • Therapeutic services (not covered by Medicaid or private • Share resources with professionals insurance) • Number of collaboration • Respite care meetings with other • Residential treatment resources and navigation (not paid by PSSF but referral and help accessing) community agencies to assist families in identifying needs and providing access to high • Community meetings to level services determine gaps in services or to share/update adoption resources • Community needs assessments • Improve access to interventions supports for families caring for children with high needs Creating Skilled Professionals (optional) • Provide training for professionals, volunteers, and mentors to address issues unique to adoption/kin/post- permanency • A community services checklist indicating training availability and type for professionals, by service area. Keeping updated list of offerings. • Must be knowledgeable in adoption, special needs, and • Provide connections to families to skilled professionals trauma • Number of TBRI and/or NTDC • Provide TBRI and/or training trainings provided for adoption/kin/post- permanency support staff and caregivers • Number of participants at offered training Increase Access to adoption services • Provide online access to • Provide list of services and (required) training and groups, including method of delivery helping caregivers with technology access • Provide transportation to services document in flex • Aid in transportation to needed services if possible funding or referral section of client case, number of • Increase local access to accessed services services • Number of children • Provide childcare during participating in childcare Exhibit G- PSSF Adoption/Kinship Navigation/Post-Permanency Services Guidelines • groups when possible Provide evening and weekend schedules or when caregivers are able to attend • during service delivery Indicate reason for non - participation in services Families of Origin (optional) • Offer training or support groups on managing relationships with families of origin • All offered trainings in training tab in Salesforce, including number of trainings offered, number of participants in • • Provide family meetings Help connect families if requested and approved, including assisting with searches for biological family connections. trainings, training topics Adolescent services • Provide services to families • All offered trainings in training (optional) with adolescents that address unique risks and challenges of this developmental stage through learning opportunities, trainings, and support groups • tab in Salesforce, including number of trainings offered, number of participants in trainings, training topics Number of support groups • Provide specific support groups for adolescents offered to adolescents, attendee list, support group • TBRI and NTDC training, Nurturing Parenting All About topics Being a Teen Respite Care • Offer regular respite care • Number of referrals to respite (optional) opportunities care • Provide connections to respite providers, may include resources for payment to a respite agency • Documented provided respite care services Emergency supports/Concrete Needs • May use funds to support the • Documented in the flex (optional) family goals, must be included in the statement of work and budget funding section in Salesforce with justification, must be an open service in Salesforce • Must fall within the limits of prior to flex funds offered the program. 5% of overall • Number of flex funds provided total PSSF budget can be used • List of flex fund providers towards concrete supports • Report in Salesforce • Family must be involved in PSSF services prior to receiving flex funds. Social connections • Host community activity and • Number of families attending (optional) include families involved in social activity PSSF adoption/kinship/post- permanency program • Attach eco map or support circle if one is completed in • Provide or connect families to Salesforce. opportunities to build relationships with others or activities that provide • Large social connection events must be approved and included in the Statement of Work. • emotional, informational, instrumental or spiritual Attendance at the event must be documented in the events Exhibit G- PSSF Adoption/Kinship Navigation/Post-Permanency Services Guidelines • • support Recommend working through an ecomap activity or support circle with the family to help identify social support system Limit to events funding tab in Salesforce. Resource Navigation/Advocacy • Optional multi -system planning • Case notes (required) meeting to maximize resources. • Number of referrals to community or other services • Linking family to community • Links to legal services resources, formal or informal • Types of resources used Transition/Celebration( Optional) • Identify continued service needs and follow up supports • Documented goal achievement in Salesforce • Provide necessary referrals • PSSF service closure and • Case closure/optional celebration of success reason in Salesforce QI/QA • Review of case files • Supervision and case review • Follow up with family post closure timeframes included in statement of work • Determine appropriateness of • Parent survey provided services • Documented achieved goals and outcomes • Salesforce documentation review, data reports submitted • Guidelines/activity checklist Contract Form New Contract Request Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN 00003650 SERVICES Contract Name* PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES 2021 BID Contract Status CTB REVIEW ❑ New Entity? Contract II) 4758 Contract Lead* APEGG Contract Lead Email apegg@weldgov.com,cobbx xlk@weldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project Contract Description* THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REQUESTS TO BID FOR THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES RFP. THE ANTICIPATED INITIAL TERM OF THE AWARDED CONTRACT WOULD BE OCTOBER 1. 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. Contract Description 2 PA IS BEING ROU I ED THROUGH THE NORM L PROCESS. ETA TO CT6: 5,13;21 Contract Type APPLICATION Amount* 5254,333.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date HUMAN SERVICES Date* D5, 15/2021 05119/2021 Department Email CM- HumanServiceseldgov.co m Department Head Email CM -Hu manServkes- DeptHead veldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY A I I ORNEY EMAL County Attorney [mail CM- COU NTYATTO RN EYgVYELDG OV.COM If this is a ren enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept to be inducted? 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 In€ormation Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date i 2021 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 05,+19,`2021 Originator APEGG Review Date* 03121 t`2022 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 05/20/2022 Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Finance Approver BARB CONNOLLY Purchasing Approved Date Legal Counsel GABE KALOUSEK Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 05112, 2021 05,`1 312021 Tyler Ref # AG 051921 Hello