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Home My WebLink About20203212.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE REVISIONS 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 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, 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 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 28th day of October, A.D., 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: d,GetedteA)a1C.10:&k, Mike Freeman, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board APP: e ED /- County Attorney Date of signature: I i Steve oreno, Pro-Tem Sco@l K. James Kevin D. Ross Cc: HS D Ii/x3/10 2020-3212 HR0092 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: October 20, 2020 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Revisions to the Department's Policies Manual — 2.3.240. Weld County Department of Human Services Policies — Denial of Application/Revocation of License (Revision) 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 Revisions to the Department's Policies Manual — Child Welfare. The following policy (attached) has been revised by involved Department staff and was reviewed and approved by Legal (Gabe Kalousek). 2,3.240. Weld County Department of Human Services Policies — Denial of Application/Revocation of License (Revision) This policy has been revised as follows: • Rewording to concur with Volume 7 • Removed redundant information that is contained in Volume 7 • Process clarification I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these revisions to policy. Mike Freeman, Chair Scott James Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern Kevin Ross Approve Recommendation Work Session Schedule Other/Comments: 2020-3212 Pass -Around Memorandum; October 20, 2020 — Not in CMS Page 1 Department of Human Services Policies CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship Sec. 2.3.240 — Denial of Application/Revocation of License A. Purpose The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) Denial of Application/Revocation of License Policy is intended to ensure that foster/kinship families abide by all State rules and regulations regarding the certification process and allowances within Volume 7 to become a certified foster/kinship home. B. Denial of Application An applicant who is seeking certification for the purposes of becoming a WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home shall be denied the opportunity to pursue certification on the evaluation of Foster Care staff in consultation with the Resource Manager as follows: 1. An applicant does not qualify to be certified per Volume 7.500.312 D and E; or 2. Other occurrences which reflect negatively on the character or fitness of the applicant to provide care for foster children; or 3. A conflict of interest exists that would impact the confidentiality of the children and families or the fidelity of the foster care program; or 4. If is determined that an applicant knowingly or willfully made a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application which is perjury in the second degree as define in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly C. Revocation of the Certificate for WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home A WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home shall have their certificate revoked and the children immediately removed from their home if the any of the following occur: 1. The foster/kinship parent(s) are convicted of a crime and/or exhibit any of the behaviors listed in Volume 7.500.312 E; or 2. The foster parent(s) own children have been placed in out of home placement under circumstances which demonstrate that the foster parent or another resident of the home was abusive, neglectful or a danger to the health, safety or well-being of their own children or the foster children; or 3. There is a compliant of abuse or neglect against the foster children, the complaint is investigated in accordance with Volume 7.500.317 A and the complaint is founded. Revised October 2020 Department of Human Services Policies CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare A , TICL, III — Foster/Kinship Sec® 2.3e240 — Denial of Application/Revoc: lion of Lice se A. Purpose The Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) Denial of Application/Revocation of License Policy is intended to ensure that foster/kinship families abide by all State rules and regulations regarding the certification process and allowances within Volume 7 to become a certified foster/kinship home. Denial of Application An applicant who is seeking certification for the purposes of becoming a. WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship home shall be denied the opportunity to pursue certification on the evaluation of Foster Care staff in consultation with the Resource Manager as follows: 1. An applicant does not qualify to be certified per Volume 7.500.312 D and V; or 2. Other occurrences which reflect negatively on the character or fitness of the applicant to provide care for foster children; or 3. A conflict of interest exists that would impact the confidentiality of the children and families or the fidelity of the foster care program:, on If is determined that an applicant knowingly or willfully made a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application which is perjury in the second degree as define in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof shall be punished accordingly 3. T t o� �l' -knowing fact or tl gn -re" a--pp1 eL1. i n Se -lion - accordingly; and b-)-- - dt i-s-detera 4- that the applicant manet pur te certification, . aedler- e-Resoa rcc-Man ger, wi 1-n 6 -he app44 n- • ttrnent convection in meetingn a e held if 1 6)- are Direct® ems C. Revocation of the Certificate for WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home A WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home shall have their certificate revoked and the children immediately removed from their home if the any of the following occur: . ter -lent -el u.ny material -j+w iii -the second degree as defined call and t e-sts 1. The foster/kinship parent(s) are convicted of a crime and/or exhibit any of the behaviors listed in Volume 7.500112 E; or 2. The foster parent(s) own children have been placed in out of home placement under circumstances which demonstrate that the foster parent or another resident of the home Revised September 2020 Department of Iluman Services Policies was abusive, neglectful or a danger to the health, safety or well-being of their own children or the foster children; or 3. There is a compliant of abuse or neglect against the foster children, the complaint is investigated in accordance with Volume 7.500.317 A and the complaint is founded° a) If it is determined by the Resource Manager, in consultation with the :— are Staff and Inta4c e staff, • • • • i. The -eager will notify the Child findings an e recommendations; and If the Child welfare I ector agrees with the recornmendatie-n, the written 0 F • • iii. o � 1� � 3 'i ��Di� r,i1�° � • i11 • l e i-rr additional inf • 1' Director, in -vv- • ication and concur -with the findings or request iv. If the Directo-r deterith es an anion of itcvocation is warranted a written notice d -deed to the f-os-ter/klnshi Lbycertif.' wiitten notice will include • -s. rr y r(i �16` 4-) The Department's finding -s; and I��, 3 ) /Aid b) If the Foster Parent(s) res C r•d er's righ • allow the provider to pr ii. � g may be tape recorded and if so, • • • 0 . i4e two busine-,--d-tosupplement th iv. The ��rCD S- 'Hector, or designee, • •• f� fir'` I'r F f, 1 fi: �;9� -Di+ector, the following wilhoe,ear :nd g circumstances; a • wren s days, 0 Y • C c) In case of a revocation of a provider who may -still have chi -k ren placed in the home, the Foster Care r i � �i - � 7 n s �� as� ker and supervisor. The �-u� � caseworker will be responsible for: Noti.fying the 00 parents, attorneys and treatment providers of the revocation and. the need to move the child; and Removing the child from the home. `;`c, /IS - �_ n / ��ir �f r rte, .. Frfi srd�av Jr"., f r "' , . 'fit'.- �l'sj "'✓ fir. �≥'.. •:2:f. Jeff , r x f`i 11 ,, f Ff��,fi • tP4e c4' Revised September 2020 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: September 29, 2020 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Revisions to the Department's Policies Manual — 2.3.230. Weld County Department of Human Services Certified Foster Care Certificates 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 Revisions to the Department's Policies Manual — Child Welfare. The following policy (attached) has been revised by involved Department staff and was reviewed and approved by Legal (Gabe Kalousek). • 2.3.230. Weld County Department of Human Services Certified Foster Care Certificates (Revision) This policy has been revised as follows: • Minor wording revisions • Process clarification I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these revisions to policy. Mike Freeman, Chair Scott James Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern Kevin Ross Approve Recommendation Work Session Schedule Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; September 29, 2020 - Not in CMS Page 1 �a12� Al•.0©�2 Department of Human Services Policies CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship Sec. 2.3.230. — Weld County Department of Human Services Certified Foster Care Certificates A. Introduction Authorized certificates will be issued to the Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) Certified Foster/Kinship Home that meets the standards provided in Section 2.3.240. and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Volume VII rules. WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship care facility's agreement is revised only if there are significant changes or the foster parents move to a new facility. 1. Foster Care Certification Specialists or Coordinators shall visit each WCDHS Certified Foster Care/Kinship Home annually and complete the continuation notice according to CDHS. Volume VII rules. 2. During the annual visit, the Foster Care Coordinators will inspect the facility, and complete any other required forms necessary to continue the permanent certificate. B. Corrective Actions Regarding WCDHS Certified Foster Care Certificates 1. Foster Care Certification Specialists or Coordinators will identify actions of WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care Home that: a) Violates rules, policy, or procedures, of a significant nature, which requires corrective action; or b) Results in a critical incident; or c) Violates the rights of a foster child, as stated in 7.708.33, CDHS, Staff Manual, Volume VII. 2. Foster Care Certification Specialists or Coordinators will identify conduct that is flagrant or serious, as described in Section 2.3.240., that warrants immediate action to the Resource Manager. The Foster Care Coordinators will follow the steps outlined in Section 2.3.240. of the WCDHS Operations Manual. 3. If the actions of WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home requires a corrective action, the Foster Care Coordinator will issue a corrective action plan. The corrective action plan is a systematic series, or plan of affirmative events, intended to correct WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home's performance or behavior. 4. The Foster Care Coordinator will develop the corrective action plan, in writing, including: a) Identification of the problem; and b) WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home corrective action plan and deadline; and c) Consequences, if the corrective action plan is not successful. 5. The Foster Care Coordinator will monitor the corrective action plan. Revised January 2020 Department of Human Services Policies 6. If WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home corrects the problem, and meets the expectation of the corrective action plan, the Foster Care Coordinator will issue and send a written acknowledgement of the completion of the corrective action plan to the foster/parent, the Foster Care Supervisor and the Resource Manager. 7. If WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Home's problem(s) is not corrected, and the expectations of the corrective action plan are not met, the Foster Care Coordinator will meet with the Foster Care Supervisor and the Resource Manager to discuss options and next steps. Revised January 2020 Department of Human Services Policies CHAPTER 2 — Child Welfare ARTICLE III — Foster/Kinship Sec. 2e3.230. — Weld County Department of Human Services Certified Foster Care Certificates A. Introduction Authorized certificates will be issued to the Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) Certified Foster/ -Kinship Care Home that meet the standards provided in Section 2.3.240. and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Volume VII rules. WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship-Care facility's agreement is revised only if there are significant changes or the foster parents move to a new facility. 1. Foster Care Certification Specialist Coordinators or Coordinators shall visit each WCDHS Certified Foster Care/Kinship Home annually and complete the continuation notice according to CDHS, Volume VII rules. 2. During the annual visit, the Foster Care Coordinators will complete the necessary -health information, inspect the facility, and complete any other required forms necessary to continue the permanent certificate. Be Corrective Actions Regarding WCDHS Certified Foster Care Certificates 1. Foster Care Certification Specialist or Coordinators Coordinators will identify actions of WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care Home that: a) Violates rules, policy, or procedures, of a significant nature, which requires corrective „ et action; or: b) Results in a critical incident; or ) Violates the rights of a foster child, as stated in 7.708.33, CDHS, Staff Manual, Volume VII. 2. Foster Care Certification Specialist or Coordinators Coordinators will identify conduct that is flagrant or serious, as described in Section 2.3.240., that warrants immediate action to the Resource Manager SenfieesCoordinator-. The Foster Care Coordinators will follow the steps outlined in Section 2.3.240. of the WCDHS Operations Manual. 3. If the actions of WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care Home requires a corrective action, the Foster Care Coordinator Certification ai t Coordinator will issue a corrective action plan. The corrective action plan is a Revised May 2018 Department of Human Services Policies systematic series, or plan of affirmative events, intended to correct WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care —Home's performance or behavior. 4. The Foster Care Coordinator or Foster Care Certification Specialist will develop the corrective action plan, in writing, including: a) Identification of the problem; and b) WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care Home corrective action plan and deadline; and c) Consequences, if the corrective action plan is not successful. 5. The Foster Care Coordinator or s-ste9 Care Ce4 fication-S will monitor the corrective action Dian. 6. If WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care Home corrects the problem, and meets the expectation of the corrective action plan, the Foster Care Coordinator art.*• ea4-i -Specialist Coordinator will 1 1L end- written -acknowledgement of completion of the corrective action plan to the foster/parent, the Foster Care Supervisor and the Resource Manager. 7. If WCDHS Certified Foster/Kinship Care Home's problem(s) is not corrected, and the expectations of the corrective action plan are not met, the Foster Care Coordinator tions a Coordin a of will meet with the Foster Care Supervisor and the Resource Manager to discuss o steps. Revised May 2018 Hello