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RE: APPROVE REVISIONS AND ADDITION TO SECTION 2.000 CHILD WELFARE OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES POLICIES AND GUIDELINES MANUAL
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 revisions and an addition to Section 2.000
Child Welfare of the Department of Human Services Policies and Guidelines Manual, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revisions and
addition, 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 revisions and addition to Section 2.000 Child Welfare of the
Department of Human Services Policies and Guidelines Manual, be, and hereby are, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 12th day of February, A.D., 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE: Various Additions and/or Revisions to the
Department's Policies and Guidelines Manual —
Child Welfare and Employment Services
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 Various Additions and/or Revisions to the
Department's Policies and Guidelines Manual — Child Welfare and Employment Services. The
following policies (attached) have been developed by involved Department staff and were provided to
Legal for review and comments.
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2.3.220. Child Welfare - Foster Care Database (REVISION)
The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) shall maintain a database of current,
accurate information regarding available placements in Weld County Foster Homes. The
information in the database shall identify available vacancies, capacity, ages and gender of
children accepted by Weld County Foster Homes.
2.3.250. Child Welfare — Dual Certification or Licenses (REVISION)
This revision has been drafted to allow families to become dual care providers if all provisions of
Volume 7.500.324 are met. Both a foster care certification and a family child care license can be
pursued by a family; however, the two cannot be pursued simultaneously. County providers with
dual licenses are certified by the County for foster care and licensed by the State for child care.
X • 2.3.260. Child Welfare — Weld County Department of Human Services Certified Foster Care
Home Consultation Program (NEW)
The policy has been drafted to support the Weld County Department of Human Services
(WCDHS) Certified Foster Care Home Consultation Program which provides for
professional consultation for WCDHS Certified Foster Care Homes only.
• 8.1.20. Employment Services — Work Experience/Internship Placements Operated by
Employment Services of Weld County (NEW)
This policy has been developed in conjunction with the Weld County Workforce
Development Board's "Work Experience/Internship Placements - Policy Number
WCWDB-21-2018-1 ". This policy applies to all employment and training programs
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operated by Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) and establishes standards for
management and staff which outline the process and procedures for placement of
program participants in work experience/internship or other subsidized employment
activities.
• 8.1.30. Employment Services — Teamwork innovation Growth Hope and Training (TIGHT)
Residential Community Service (NEW)
The Teamwork Innovation Growth Hope and Training (TIGHT) Residential Community
Service policy was developed to provide consistent processes and operational guidance
regarding the eligibility of community service project requests for residents of Weld
County.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these policies.
Sean P. Conway
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session
Other/Comments:
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Department of Human Services Policies
CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare
ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship
Sec. 2.3.220. — Foster Care Database
A. Introduction
The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) shall maintain a database of
current, accurate information regarding available placements in Weld County Foster Homes.
The information in the database shall identify available vacancies, capacity, ages and gender
of children accepted by Weld County Foster Homes.
1. The emergency placement list will be emailed at least weekly to HS-
EmergencyDutyReferral, HS- PlacementDuty and HS -Intake.
2. The emergency placement list will provide information about foster homes that have
agreed to take emergency placements, including: contact information and the ages and
genders accepted by the foster home.
3. The emergency placement list will be used by after-hours staff to assist in placement of
children after hours and on weekends and holidays.
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2.3.220.02
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-Foster Care Dkeet-o -atabase
The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) shall maintain a database of
current, accurate information regarding available placements in Weld County Foster Homes.
The information in the database shall identify available vacancies, cap_ achy, ages and gender
of children accepted by Weld County Foster Homes.
1. The emergency placement list will be emailed at least weekly to HS -
2.
EmergencyDutyReferral, HS- PlacementDuty and HS -Intake.
The emergency placement list will provide information about foster homes that have
agreed to take emergency placements, including: contact information and the ages and
genders accepted by the foster home.
3. The emergency -.placement list will be used by after-hours staff to assist in "3lacement of
children after hours and on weekends and holidays.
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regarding -lzi placements. This directory shall include foste; homes,
receiving homes, and-group-homes. The -information in the directory shall
fable v-aeancies, capacity, ages -a - -gender of-eh-i-ldren accepted by the
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shall be revised and dis-Muted by the Resources Services Ui -teall Social
Services Divis-ien--easeworkers an avers every other month.
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CHAPTER 2 - Child Welfare
ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship
Sec. 2.3.250. — Dual Certification or Licenses
A. Introduction
Weld County Department of Human Services will allow families to become a dual care
provider if all provisions of Volume 7.500.324 are met. Both a foster care certification and a
family child care license can be pursued by a family; however, the two cannot be pursued
simultaneously. County providers with dual licenses are certified by the County for foster
care and licensed by the State for child care.
B. Requirements of Licensed Child Care Foster Homes
1. A foster home that accepts children for child care services on a regular basis must obtain
a child care license from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).
2. If the foster home's intent is to provide child care, the certifying agency must approve the
following:
a) The Child Welfare Division must complete a justification statement illustrating all
needs of the children will continue to be met upon obtaining a foster care certification
and/or child care licensure. This statement must be filed in the case record.
b) The Child Welfare Division must document the following in the case record:
i. The specific number of children for the combined use of the home;
ii. The specific number of children for child care services in the home; and
iii. The specific number of foster care children in the home.
3. A licensed child care home is limited to foster care certification for one child or a single
set of siblings.
C. Dual Care Provider Requirements
1. A county certified foster home, also licensed for child care, must notify CDHS Division
of Child Care when any of the following situations occur within the foster home:
a) A complaint is received;
b) A child abuse investigation occurs;
c) A Stage II Investigation occurs;
d) A foster child(ren) is/are removed from the home due to abuse allegations;
e) The foster home certification becomes probationary; or
f) The foster home certificate is revoked or closed.
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2. The County must submit the following reports to the CDHS Division of Child Care for
all County dual care providers:
a) All complaint investigation reports;
b) All child abuse investigation reports; and
c) All Stage II Investigation reports.
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CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare
ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship
Sec. 2.3.250 - 2.306 Dual Licenses or—Certificatesion or Licenses
A. Introduction
Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) will allow families to become a
dual care provider if all provisions of Volume 7.500.324 are met. Both a foster care
certification and a family child care license can be pursued by a family; however, the two
cannot be pursued simultaneously. County providers with dual licenses are certified by the
County for foster care and licensed by the State for child care.
B. Requirements of Licensed Child Care Foster Homes
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1. A foster home that accepts children for child care services on a regular basis must obtain
a child care license from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).
2. If the foster home's intent is to provide child care, the certifying agency must approve the 4 -
following:
a) The Child Welfare Division must complete a justification statement
illustrating all needs of the children will continue to be met upon
obtaining a foster care certification and/or child care licensure. This
statement must be filed in the case record.
b) The Child Welfare Division must document the following in the case record:
i. The specific number of children for the combined use of the home;
ii. The specific number of children for child care services in the home; and
iii. The specific number of foster care children in the home.
3. A licensed child care home is limited to foster care certification for one (1) child or a
single set of siblings.
C. Dual Care Provider Requirements
1. A county certified foster home, also licensed for child care, must notify CDHS Division
of Child Care when any of the following situations occur within the foster home:
a) A complaint is received;
b) A child abuse investigation occurs;
c) A Stage II Investigation occurs;
d) A foster child(ren) is/are removed from the home due to abuse allegations;
e) The foster home certification becomes probationary; or
1) The foster home certificate is revoked or closed.
2. The County must submit the following reports to the CDHS Division of Child Care for all
County dual care providers:
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a) All complaint investigation reports;
b) All child abuse investigation reports; and
c) All Stage II Investigation reports.
Revised 3/29/99 The Department -does not use dual certified-hes--fof-both day care and family
care simultaneously. It is the Department's assessment that a dual certified home
cannot sufficiently meet the needs of and protect all children in the —home if
certified for both services.
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CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare
ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship
Sec. 2.3.260. — Weld County Department of Human Services Certified Foster Care Home
Consultation Program
A. Introduction
The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) Certified Foster Care Home
Consultation Program provides for professional consultation for WCDHS Certified Foster
Care Homes only.
1. Professional consultation is defined as follows:
a) Pre -placement preparation and ongoing placement assistance;
b) Behavioral management assistance of foster children;
c) Transition and loss assistance when foster children leave their home's placement;
d) Pre -placement preparation and ongoing placement assistance for foster parents and
their biological children;
e) Managing communication between foster parents and caseworkers regarding
treatment plan implementation;
f) Solution -focused planning with foster parents;
g) Home -based services provided at the residence of the foster parents; and
h) Emergency, twenty-four (24) -hour assistance by telephone or through direct service,
if provided by the vendor.
2. Professional consultation is not defined as follows:
a) Marital counseling between foster parents.
b) Therapy for the foster child, biological children, or foster parents.
B. Procedures to Access the WCDHS Certified Foster Care Home Consultation Program
1. Foster Care Coordinators (FCC) will determine which provider to use for the service
based upon the needs of the foster parent and children placed in the home.
2. The FCC will complete the referral form with information needed by the provider to
assess the situation and identify the needs of the foster parents and the children.
3. The service will be approved for ninety (90) days. The FCC may request an extension if
the service is still needed to maintain a placement. The service will not be approved for
longer than six (6) months.
4. Monthly, vendors are required to provide identifying information of the WCDHS
Certified Foster Care Home in which services are provided, as follows:
a) Name of the home;
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b) Type of services provided; and
c) Hours of service provided.
5. Vendors can provide a maximum of five (5) hours of consultation per month, per home,
and within the available funds per contract
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