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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF)
GRANT FUNDS FOR 2019-2020 CASEWORKER CONTACTS PROJECT 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 an Application for Promoting Safe and
Stable Families (PSSF) Grant Funds for the 2019-2020 Caseworker Contacts Project for Monthly
Caseworker Visitation through the AlertMedia, Inc., SafeSignal Program, from the County of Weld,
State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf
of the Department of Human Services, to the Colorado Department of Human Services, 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 application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that Application for Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Grant
Funds for the 2019-2020 Caseworker Contacts Project for Monthly Caseworker Visitation through
the AlertMedia, Inc., SafeSignal Program, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, to the Colorado Department of Human Services, 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 application.
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2020-1733
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APPLICATION FOR PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) GRANT FUNDS FOR
2019-2020 CASEWORKER CONTACTS PROJECT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 10th day of June, A.D., 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Date of signature: CDC.of3fae)
Mike Freeman, Chair
Steve '/ oreno, Pro -Tern
K. James
Kevin D. Ross
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 2, 2020
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
RE: Monthly Caseworker Visitation — Request for
Application (RFA) 2019 - 20
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 Monthly Caseworker Visitation — Request for
Application (RFA) 2019 — 20. The Department, through the Division of Child Welfare is requesting to
submit a funding application for activities that support monthly caseworker visits with children in foster
care under the responsibility of the State. The fund will be used to purchase the SafeSignal program
through AlertMedia. SafeSignal provides caseworkers a safety solution that establishes a direct connect
to law enforcement and an immediate response plan during an emergency. Caseworkers can use a timed
session or a panic button to activate an alarm, which sends a distress signal to the SafeSignal monitoring
team, from their smartphone. Within minutes law enforcement is alerted to respond to the exact address
where the caseworker is working without notifying the family of any contact to law enforcement. Mesa
County has utilized this method and has found good results in keeping caseworkers safe.
For fiscal year 2020, funds are available on a reimbursable basis as invoices are submitted to the State.
The Department will submit for $8,910.00 and there is a County match of 25% of the total spent.
This application must be submitted by Monday, June 15, 2020.
Pass -Around Memorandum; June 2, 2020 — Not in CMS
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this application and authorize the
Chair to sign.
Approve
Recommendation
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott K. James
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern
Kevin Ross
Schedule
Work Session
Other/Comments:
Pass -Around Memorandum; June 2, 2020 — Not in CMS Page 2
COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth & Families
Division of Child Welfare
Joe Hortar, Director
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The Department of g }urnan Services, Division of Child Welfare, is requesting applications from
county departments of human/social services for activities that support monthly caseworker
visits with children who are in foster care under tne responsibility of the State, with a
primary emphasis on increasing caseworker contacts with children and youtn in out of name
care and improving the quality of those contacts, enhancing caseworkers' decision -raking
skills, and increasing caseworker retention, 'Social Security Act, Section 436(b)(4)())o
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Starting in 2012, states receiving Title 9Vt -B federal f .ands were required to ensure that the total
number of monthly caseworker visits to children in foster care was not less than 90% of the
total number of monthly caseworker visits that would occur if each child was visited once per
month, Colorado reached the goal as of September 30, 2014 and starting in FY15, states
receiving Title P1 -B federal funds are required to reach a goat of 95%. If the compliance rate is
not met, the state faces fiscal sanctions
A subset of Preserving Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) funding is available to help Colorado
reac5 and maintain the new goat of 95 through staff development activities designed to
improve caseworker retention, recruitment, anc training. From 2010 - 2014, funds have been
awarded to multiple county departments of human service to purchase and implement use of
goods, services, programs, and technologies deemed effective in improving the effectiveness
of caseworker contacts in the fiela . Funding also supported training activities to improve the
quality of visits and increase capacity„ Training topics have included risk and safety,
supervision, secondary trauma, and any other non -state funded training that meet the
requirements of this grant,. Funds cannot cover tne prepayment of a service. Funding is also
available to address areas of improvement and/or implement a promising practice as identified
using the Colorado Practice Model quatib„,/ improvement processes.
Pro ram objective s
Federal regulations require that a face-to-face visit to each Such child or youth be made at
least one time in each calendar month. Providing training, services, programs and technology
for county department caseworkers who make visits to children and youth in out -of -home care
directly supports Colorado's business objective to maintain, and then increase, the number of
caseworker contacts with children and youth in out -of -home care to at least 95% compliance
with federal regulations.
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County departments must use the funds to implement strategies that will support monthly
face-to-face visitation witn a primary emphasis on activities established in the Social Security
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1575 Sherman Street, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203 P 303-866-5932 F 303-866-5563 www.cotorado.gov/cdhs
Jared Pons, Governor I Michelle Barnes, Executive Director
Act, Section 436(b)(4)(B). Counties receiving this funding will commit to this in signed
agreements with CDHS/Child Welfare.
AMOUNT AVALLABLE: For FFY20, funds are available on a reimbursable basis as invoices are
submitted to the State.
MATCH: Each county receiving funds must document a 25% match of the TOTAL spent. The
match must be programmatically relevant, contain no federal funds, and cannot be reported
as match elsewhere. In -kind match (like pro bono training) is acceptable.
TIMELINE: Awards are grantee on a rolling basis, througn June 15, 2020. Early applications
are recommended.
DECISION: Funding determinations will be based on the proposed impact of the project.
REPORTING: Invoices will be due AS SOON AS POSSBLE. A brief report on the progress
made towards achieving outcomes wilt be due September 1, 2020.
FEDERAL PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
o No funding under this program shalt be used to support inherently religious activities.
o Funding may not be used to support lobbying activities to influence proposed or pending
Federal or State legislation or appropriations.
o Section 507 of PL 103-333, the "Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Services, and
Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1995", apply to the use of these
funds: "It is the sense of the Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, all
equipment and products purchased with funds made available in this Act should be
American -made"
o No organization may participate in this project if that organization has been debarred,
suspended, or otherwise founc to De ineligible for participation in Federal assistance
programs under E.O.. 12549, "Debarment and Suspension
o Smoking is not permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or teased or
contracted by an entity and used regularly for the provision of health, day care,
education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded
Dy Federal programs, whether directly or through State or local governments. Federal
programs include grants, cooperative agreements, loans and loan guarantees, and
contracts. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences,
facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for
inpatient drug and alcohol treatment.
DISCLAIMERS FOR TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES:
o It is the responsibility of county departments to resolve any IT issues related to use
of the technology. County departments may spend the money in their grant awards on
any part of the costs to operationalize use of the technology for their caseworkers.
o Counties will negotiate with the technology company directly for price, licensure,
software, forms cevelopment, paper, training, and any other goods/services associated
with their purchase. The State will not purchase the technology, nor maintain anything.
o Counties will make their own contracts, individually or regionally, with the technology
company, or will make direct purchases of other approved equipment.
Application Procedure and Timelines
°tease mail one original and email an electronic version of the following:
1. Application Cover Sheet
2. Proposal Narrative (not to exceed 3 pages, 1" margins, minimum 12 pt, Font) that includes:
1575 Sherman Street, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80203 P 303-866-5932 F 303-866-5563 www.colorado.gov/cdhs
Jared Polis, Governor I Michelle Barnes, Executive Director
As Project Description and Implementation Strategy: Describe the project, and explain
the approaci, strategies, activities, staff involved, and anticipated outcomes. Detail how
the funds will be used, and how this funding fits witn the overall organizational oudget.
B. Current Face to Face Contact Performance (Year to date, TRAio S report R487).
C. Project Timeline: The timeline must allow for the county to submit invoices to Child
Welfare for purchases made, with documented 25% match, no later than September 1,
2020. Tne county will be reimbursed by CDHS no later than September 30, 2020. Other
activities can include any baseline data collection or training, and reporting dates.
D. Measurable Objectives Et Reporting: Detail the outcome and measurement related to
increasing caseworker contacts/visits to children and youth in out -of -home placements,
including baseline measures (such as current compliance with the 95% requirement using
the reports in Trails) .
E. Organizational Capacity and Competency: Describe qualifications to successfully
complete the project both from programmatic and administrative capacity. How many
caseworkers do the county have who make visits to children and youth for whom the
county department has responsibility? Who on the county department's staff will be
responsible for tracking the amount of time saved through use of the digital pens or other
approved technology?
. Sustainability: Address the sustainability of the goods/services (particularly if you are
purchasing technologies) in your county beyond this one-time grant from CDHS.
Go Budget: List the goods/services for purchase, their unit and total cost, the source of
match, and the total amount of match. A template is included but not required for use.
As a narrative or in the budget, include clear justification and explanation of each line
item.
3. Required Attachments: In addition to the project narrative and budget, please include one
copy of the following:
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Board of County Commissioners List
Fiscal Year 2018 or 2019 Organization Operating Budget
Organization's. Non -Discrimination Policy
4. Submit one original signed copy by mail and one electronic copy by email to Lisa Mayer,
Ongoing Child Protection Administrator.
Lisa Mayer, LCSW
Division of Child Welfare
1575 Sherman St., 2nd Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Email: lisa.mayer@state.co.us
Phone: 303-866-4379
1575 Sherman Street, 2nd Poor, Denver, CO 80203 P 303-866-5932 F 303-866-5563 www.colorado.gov/cdhs
Jared Polls, Governor I Michelle Barnes, Executive Director
Please sign and return the attached statement that affirms that the
County Department of Human Services
agrees to comply with the terms of the Caseworker Contacts Project
AFFIRMATION:
By my signature below I affirm that my agency agrees to comply with the terms of the Request
for Application for "Increasing Caseworker Contacts through Reducing Caseworker Time Spent
on Case Documentation". Additionally, my agency commits to increasing meaningful
caseworker visits with the children, youth, and families that we serve, and to documenting
face-to-face contacts as prescribed by State rule and Federal policy, and as described in our
application for Promoting Safe and Stable Families funds for purchase of technology.
Applicant name: Weld County Department of Human Services
Address PO Box A Greeley, CO 80632
Phone 970-400-6218
FAX
E-mail walkerhd@weldgov.com
DUNS Number 075757955
Print Authorized County Director's
(or Designee's)
Name : Mike Freeman
Title: Chair, Board of Weld County Ccimrissioners
Authorized County Director's
(or Designee's) Signature
Date: JUN 10 2020
1575 Sherman Street, 2nd Ftoor, Denver, CO 80203 P 303-866-5932 F 303-866-5563 www.colorado.gov/cdhs
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PO Box A Greeley, CO 80632
Website: www.co.weld.co.us
Area Agency on Aging (970) 346-6950
Administration and Public Assistance (970) 352-1551
Child Support (970) 352-6933
Fax Number (970) 346-7665
DATE: June 1, 2020
TO: Lisa Mayer
SUBJECT: MCV Application
FROM: Heather Walker, Weld County Child Welfare Director
Attached is Weld County Department of Human Service's application for funding to
assist with Monthly Caseworker Visitation.
If you have any question, please contact me at 970-400-6218.
Thank you for time and consideration of this request.
The Weld County Department of Human Services is submitting a request to purchase
the SafeSignal program from Alert Media under a one-year contract. SafeSignal is en
alert system used to enhance worker safety in the field. After purchase, Alert Media will
provide a phone application for workers to carry in the field that will alert law
enforcement if the caseworker is concerned about their safety. All caseworkers that
work in the field should have access within 30 days of purchasing the equipment.
Our current Face to Face Compliance Performance tear to date is 85.6%. Please note
that April and May's contacts may not appear to be in compliance due to COVID-19 and
video-conferencing may not appear in this report. See attached R487.
This project will run July 2020 -June 2021 to determine if SafeSignal is beneficial. If this
service is beneficial for Weld County caseworkers, we would request to enter into
another contact with AlertMedia.
Alert Media will provide reports as to when the application is used and what the
resulting outcome was. Weld County will monitor face-to-face compliance reports to
determine if this system has assisted in increasing our face to face contacts.
Weld County will provide all caseworkers who work in the field with access ₹o
SafeSignal. Weld County Information Technology has been consulted and has
confirmed that this program will work within Weld County's system and with the
smartphones (iPhone) issued to Weld County caseworkers.
If determined to be beneficial in increasing security for caseworkers, then Weld County
will request to continue the program through Weld County's Child Welfare funding.
Budget: See attached.
Fiscal Year 2018 or 2019 Organization Operating Budget: See attached
Organization's Non -Discrimination Policy: Sec. 2-2-140. — Diversity policy.
Weld County Government will provide a welcoming environment where all individuals
are respected, appreciated, included and valued. The County recognizes the unique
perspective and wide range of knowledge diversity affords us. The County is
committed to learn from each other and understand that similarities and differences
are what create a strong organization and community.
Diversity is an inclusive term that includes all the differences which distinguish
individuals and groups from each other. The mosaic of the people of the County brings
a variety of backgrounds, style, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets to the
community. To appreciate diversity is to recognize that the sum of the different groups
and individuals is a richer whole than the parts alone. Diversity includes, but is not
limited to, race, color, age, disability, creed, religion, cultural background and
experience. Diversity is integral to our success as an organization and community
which will add to the splendor and desirability of the County as a place to live and
work.
Weld County expectations:
County employees and volunteers will understand and strive to follow stated County
organizational values and mission statement.
The County workforce, public advisory boards and committees will strive to have
diverse representation.
County internal systems and policies will reflect commitment to diversity. Examples
include hiring practices, selection criteria, recruitment processes, training, etc.
The County workplace will be free from all illegal and inappropriate discrimination or
harassment.
All County departments and offices will provide services to citizens and clients in a
manner that is respectful and free from illegal or inappropriate discrimination or
harassment.
Board of County Commissioners List:
Mike Freeman- Chair
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Steve Moreno
Kevin Ross Board of County Commissioners List:
Mike Freeman- Chair
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Steve Moreno
Kevin Ross
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Colorado Department of Human Service
Trails System Report
Division of Child Welfare
R487 YTD Summary Face -to -Face Contact Compliance Report
For Children/Youth in OOH Placement
October 2019 - April 2020
County Name
* Data as of 05/31/2020
YTD Distinct YTD Count YTD Count of YTD % of YTD Count YTD % of
Count of Visits Visits Visits of visits in vistis in
of Clients Required Completed Completed Child's Child's
Residence Residence
Weld
Statewide Total
254 1261 1067 84.6 % 913 85,6 %
254 1261 1067 84.6 % 913 85.6 %
For Federal reporting purposes, youth ages 18 years acrd ,older have. been excluded from the ;Deport .
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TOTAL
$2,227
$ ,682.50
8,910
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BUDGET UNIT REQUEST SUMMARY
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT NAME: SOCIAL SERVICES
BUDGET UNIT TITLE AND NUMBER: Child Welfare and Administration - - 2100-42410
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Placement of children in kinship homes, substitute 24 -hour care
family foster homes, group homes, residential treatment centers, and residential child care
facilities.
RESOURCES
ACTUAL
LAST FY
BUDGETED
CURRENT FY
REQUESTED
NEXT FY
FINAL
NEXT FY
Personnel Services
$ 13,537,792
$ 13,400,000
$ 14,000,000
$ 14,000,000
Supplies
532,010
1,200,000
320,000
320,000
Purchased Services
2,688,233
2,400,000
2,700,000
2,700,000
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
Fixed Charges
400,306
350,000
570,000
570,000
Contra Expenses
- 225,349
- 350,000
- 250,000
- 250,000
Gross County Cost
$ 16,932,992
$ 17,000,000
$ 17,340,000
$ 17,340,000
Revenue
12,783,174
13,600,000
13,800,000
13,800,000
Net County Cost
$ 4,149,818
$ 3,400,000
$ 3,540,000
$ 3,540,000
Budget Positions
137
141
145
141
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: The Child Welfare Division is completing its fourth year of operations
under the IV -E Waiver Demonstration interventions. It is too early to accurately measure the
success of the project. Referrals and assessments have begun to increase. However, our focus
on preserving families and achieving successful outcomes for children has enabled us to avoid
significant increases in out -of -home placements. Our intention is to complete the Waiver
Demonstration with sufficient ongoing cost savings to fund the additional staff necessary to
continue the interventions. Weld County's allocation of funding continues to grow at a moderate
pace, which should assist us in this endeavor.
The Department requested authorization to hire four (4) additional positions prior to the end of
2019 (Child Welfare Deputy Division Head, Child Protection Permanency Caseworker, Child
Welfare Home Study, and Foster Care Coordinator). These positions will be funded through the
Legislature's funding of additional Child Welfare positions, state-wide, and the Child Welfare
appropriation. SB 18-254 will significantly alter the rates at which foster care providers are
reimbursed for their services. At this point, we are uncertain of the ultimate fiscal impact of these
increases but are fairly certain the current appropriation will not sustain them. The Departmentis
reaching out to the community to recruit family -based foster homes to care for the needs of the
children and youth in need of their services.
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CHILD WELFARE AND ADMINISTRATION
(CONTINUED)
2100-42410
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval. Three of the four
additional positions were approved by the Board in July 2018 (Child Welfare Deputy Division
Head, Child Protection Permanency Caseworker, and Foster Care Coordinator). This program is
one of the reasons the property tax amount for the Social Services Fund leaves $506,436
unallocated in the 2019 budget.
BOARD ACTION: The Board took the following actions:
• Approved the fourth position requested (Child Welfare Home Study Coordinator).
• Terminated HCCC contract for evening and weekend coverage ($31,790).
• Decreased Screening/Family finding by 4 positions ($280,000).
• Contract with HCCC at a cost of $126,000
• Approved an additional Assistant County Attorney III and upgraded a Paralegal III to a IV
at a work session on August 27, 2018. All other approved as recommended.
Overall funding for the program was left unchanged from the requested amount. The Board
denied the late request submitted October 11, 2018, for a reorganization of the Child Welfare
Division. The Board may reconsider it later in 2019.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED
Work Outputs
Average Case Load
Efciencv Measures
FTE's per 10,000/capita
Per capita cost (county support)
1,836
4.498
$ 13.624
2,000 2,050
4.472
$ 10.783
4.328
$ 11.794
GOALS/DESIRED OUTCOMES/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: See Human Services
goals following the Social Services Fund Summary.
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BUDGET UNIT REQUEST SUMMARY
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT NAME: SOCIAL SERVICES
BUDGET UNIT TITLE AND NUMBER: Core Services - -2100-42415
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Program designed to avoid placement of children into the foster
care program primarily through counseling and parental education.
RESOURCES
ACTUAL
LAST FY
BUDGETED
CURRENT FY
REQUESTED
NEXT FY
FINAL
NEXT FY
Personnel Services
$ 1,027,448
$ 900,000
$ 1,225,000
$ 1,225,000
Supplies
0
0
0
0
Purchased Services
0
0
0
0
Fixed Charges
492,420
400,000
500,000
500,000
Contra Expense
- 37,024
0
- 100,000
- 100,000
Gross County Cost
$ 1,482,844
$ 1,300,000
$ 1,625,000
$ 1,625,000
Revenue
916,294
900,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
Net County Cost
$ 566,550
$ 400,000
$ 625,000
$ 625,000
Budget Positions
0
0
0
0
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: We have modified our accounting of the TIGHT program, such that
expenditures on the program are now recorded directly out of the Social Services Fund. Thiswill
enable us to report and be reimbursed for expenditures on a timely basis. The hiring and re-
classification of Parent Education Center positions will initially decrease vacancy savings and
increase personnel costs, but should also reduce direct program costs paid to external
contractors.
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval, including the
classification of Parent Education Center positions.
BOARD ACTION: Approved as recommended.
CORE SERVICES
(CONTINUED)
2100-42415
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROJECTED
Work Outputs
Case Load
Efficiency Measures
497 500 505
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Per capita cost (county support) $ 1.860
$ 1.269 $ 1.918
GOALS/DESIRED OUTCOMES/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: See Human Services
goals following the Social Services Fund Summary.
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