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Home My WebLink About20200408.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ESTHER DENNIS 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 Amendment #1 to the Agreement for Professional Services for Foster Parent Pride Co -Facilitator Services between 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, and Esther Dennis, commencing January 1, 2020, and ending December 31, 2020, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said amendment, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said amendment, 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 Amendment #1 to the Agreement for Professional Services for Foster Parent Pride Co -Facilitator Services between 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, and Esther Dennis, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said amendment. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of January, A.D., 2020, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ditifeti C� jC•ok Weld County Clerk to thee Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board APPRO -D AS T o nt ttorney Date of signature: O1/O66- arbara Kirkmeyer Mike Freeman, Chair Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern GC: NASD 03/05/20 2020-0408 HR0092 3r fr Ct -zo 3a5Co PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: November 19, 2019 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Agreement Amendment for Professional Services with Esther Dennis 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 Agreement Amendment for Professional Services with Esther Dennis. The Department entered into an agreement with Esther Dennis for the role of Foster Parent PRIDE Co -Facilitator, identified as 2019-2318, approved on June 19, 2019, for the term April 1, 2019 — December 31, 2019. The Department wishes to continue to utilize Ms. Dennis in this role. The major provisions of the Agreement Amendment are: Term Service Rate January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020 Foster Parent PRIDE Co -Facilitator $30.00/Hour - Maximum reimbursement up to $1,020.00 per month or $9,180.00 for the term of the Agreement. Maximum hours shall not exceed thirty-four (34) hours per month or three -hundred six (306) hours for the term of the Agreement. The County currently utilizes the Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) model of practice for training potential foster, kin, and/or adoptive parents. PRIDE training will be replaced in March 2020 with the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC). Ms. Dennis and other co -facilitators will be trained on the new model. Pass -Around Memorandum; November 19, 2019- CMS 3256 2020-0408 HfS0O9 a PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Agreement Amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Sean P. Conway Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem Scott James Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Steve Moreno Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; November 19, 2019— CMS 3256 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ESTHER DENNIS This Agreement Amendment, made and entered into day o 202by and between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld Co Departme of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as the "Department", and Esther Dennis, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor". WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement for Foster Parent Pride Co -Facilitator, (the "Original Agreement") identified by the Weld County Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners as document No. 2019- 2318, approved on June 19, 2019. WHEREAS the parties hereby agree to amend the term of the Original Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Original Agreement and any previously adopted amendment, which is incorporated by reference herein, as well as the terms provided herein. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: • The Original Agreement will end on December 31, 2019. • These Amendments, together with the Original Agreement, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. The following additional changes are hereby made to the current Agreement: 1. Term The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, or Contractor's completion of the responsibilities described in Exhibit A. This Agreement may be extended annually upon written agreement of both parties. 2. EXHIBIT A, Scope of Services, is hereby amended as attached. 3. EXHIBIT B, Payment Schedule, is hereby amended as attached. • All other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement remain unchanged. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. COUNTY: ATTES Jeli i, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld ' ou erk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO By: Deputy Clerk/. the : 7%1/ Mike Freeman, Chair JAN 2 9 2020 Esther Dennis 5502 West 3rd Street Greeley, CO 80634 By: Date: Esther Dennis Nov 18, 2019 L .o EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES The County currently utilizes the Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) model of practice for training potential foster, kin, and/or adoptive parents. PRIDE training will be replaced in March 2020 with the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC). Weld County is part of a five-year pilot project that will develop and evaluate curriculum to prepare foster, kin, and adoptive parents to effectively parent children exposed to trauma. Following the five-year pilot project, Weld County may continue to utilize the NTDC to train potential foster, kin, and adoptive parents or may return to utilizing PRIDE. The NTDC model consists of foster parent self -assessment, classroom training and self -guided continued learning. The goals of this training are improved stability for children placed in foster care, permanency rates for children and increased child and family well-being. The County has identified the need to add a foster parent as a co -facilitator, in addition to the existing County facilitators. 1) The Contractor will, at the time of entering into this Agreement, have: a. Successfully completed PRIDE training and obtained comprehensive knowledge of all five (5) competencies as demonstrated in their foster parenting. Those competencies are: i. Protecting and nurturing children; and ii. Meeting children's developmental needs and addressing developmental delays; and iii. Supporting relationships between children and their families; and iv. Connecting children to safe, nurturing relationships intended to last a lifetime; and v. Working as a member of a professional team. b. Successfully completed the train the trainer training for the National Training and Development Curriculum. c. A minimum of one year as a certified foster parent, including at least one placement for a minimum of six months. d. Demonstrated growth in ability to parent children with challenges due to trauma. e. A positive outlook on birth family and reunification. f. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a group by having participated in Foster/Kinship Roundtables, Welcome Nights or PRIDE panels. Facilitation skills include, but are not limited to: i. Objectivity; and ii. Ability to read a room and facilitate accordingly by being flexible; and iii. Ability to be realistic and present information without being negative. 2) Responsibilities of the Contractor: a. Attend required train the trainer training for new curriculum b. Prepare for PRIDE and/or NTDC training i. Review facilitator guide for upcoming topics. ii. Prepare visual and audio materials. c. Assist with group training i. Co -facilitate in -person trainings. ii. Provide first-hand knowledge and experience. 1 3) Responsibilities of the County: a. Provide Contractor access to PRIDE and NTDC materials, both written and audio; and b. Evaluate and assess the Contractor's performance and interactions; and c. Review end of session evaluations completed by PRIDE and/or NTDC participants; and d. Observe interactions of Contractor and provide feedback; and e. Review all information with the Foster Care Supervisor, Resource Manager and Child Welfare Division Head. 4) Expected Outcomes: a. Increased retention with new foster families; and b. More diverse training; and c. Increased understanding of a realistic foster parent experience; and d. Thorough understanding of roles and responsibilities of a foster parent; and back up for the County PRIDE/NTDC Facilitators. 5) Contractor will become familiar with, and follow, all State and Federal rules and regulations applicable to the services provided under this Agreement. 2 EXHIBIT B PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1) Funding and Method of Payment: a. The County agrees to reimburse the Contractor in consideration of the work and services performed under this Agreement at the rate specified in Paragraph 2, below. The total amount to be paid to the Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be reported by the County after December 31, 2018. b. Expenses incurred by the Contractor prior to the term of this agreement are not eligible expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by the County. c. Payment pursuant to this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of said funds for the purposes hereof. In the event that said funds, or any part thereof, become unavailable as determined by the County, County has the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause on thirty (30) days written notice, or amend accordingly. 2) Fees for Services: a. Services rendered will be reimbursed at $30.00 per hour, with a maximum reimbursement up to $1,020.00 per month or $9,180.00 for the term of this Agreement. b. Maximum hours reimbursable under this Agreement shall not exceed thirty-four (34) hours per month or three -hundred six (306) hours for the term of this Agreement. 3) Submittal of Vouchers: a. Contractor shall prepare and submit an invoice each month to the County to certify that the services authorized were provided on the date(s) indicated and the charges made were pursuant to the terms and conditions of Exhibit A. 3 Contract Form Entity Name* DENNIS, ESTHER Entity ID* @00037551 ESTHER DENNIS - AGRI-I-MENT AMENDMENT FOR 2020 3256 Contract Status CTB REVIEW Effective Date Review Date * Renewal Date 11/01/2020 Contract Lead CULLINTA Contract Lead Email cullinta@co.weld.co.us Contract Description * AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR TERM 01/01/20 - 12/31/20 AND RAIL SCHEDULE Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $9,180.00 Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HumanServicesveldgov.com Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORN;EY@WELD GOV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 11/27/2019 Parent Contract ID 20192318 Requires Board Approval YES Due Date 11/23/2019 Will a work session with BOCC be requi NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date* 12/31/2020 Tyler Ref # AG 012920 Department Head JUDY GRIEGO OH Approved Date 01/07/2020 MCC Agenda Date 01/29/2020 D Finance Approver CHRIS D'OVIDI© Finance Approved 01/09/2020 Legal Counsel KARIN MCDOUGAL Legal Counsel Approved Date 01/22/2020 Hello