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Home My WebLink About20190785.tiff Chloe Rempel From: Tobi Cullins Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10: 58 AM To: Jan Warwick Cc: HS Contract Management; Chloe Rempel ; Mariah Higgins Subject: CTB Temps Status - Life Stories Cooperating Team Agreements for 2018 - 19 and 2019 - 20 Attachments: Life Stories Cooperating Team Agreement 18 - 19 updated 9 .29 . 20. pdf; Life Stories Cooperating Team Agreement 19 - 20 updated 9 .29 .20. pdf Hello Jan ! I have attached the 2018- 19 (Tyler ID 2019-0785 ) and 2019 -20 (Tyler ID 2019-5139 ) Life Stories Cooperating Team Agreements . These were among the CTB Temp documents we have been attempting to track down . These are still not completely signed but Life Stories provided the explanation below so these are the most complete versions we can obtain . Life Stories has changed their process going forward so this should not be an issue in the future . (As a side note to Gwen ' s comments below ( highlighted in yellow ) , the version attached for 2018-2019 does include Nunn , Eaton and Hudson as they found misfiled signatures after she sent the email below . ) Hi Tobi, I am enclosing two updated copies in case I missed anything earlier. The problem is that we did not always get all of the signatures, and sometimes by the time we received them, we were into the next year. We were chasing signatures to try and get them on the same page, or we were asking chiefs to sign and scan and send to us. We obviously did not get everyone accounted for. To solve that problem, we started using Doc- U-Sign for 19/20, but this last year we still had problems getting Severance and Hudson. We resent the request one more time today and I will update if we get either or both. We hope to have everyone used to the new Doc- u-Sign system this year and have 100% in 20/21 . Let me know if that will work, Gwen Regards, Tobi A . Cullins Contract Management and Compliance Coordinator Administration Support Unit (ASU ) Contract Management Team : 970 -400-6556 Direct : 970-400-6392 Fax : 970-353 -5215 cullinta@weldgov . com Confidentiality Notice : This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged , confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure . If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e - mail and destroy the communication . Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited . &O ' 1 - 01 % 5 1 E-1 ?O O 1 O RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COOPERATING TEAM MEMBER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LIFE STORIES CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 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 Cooperating Team Member Agreement from Life Stories Child Advocacy Center, among 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, the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office, Life Stories Child Advocacy Center, Greeley Police Department, Fort Lupton Police Department, Evans Police Department, Firestone Police Department, Frederick Police Department, Johnstown Police Department, Milliken Police Department, Platteville Police Department, Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police, Dacono Police Department, Eaton Police Department, Lochbuie Police Department, Kersey Police Department, Ault Police Department, LaSalle Police Department, Windsor Police Department, Nunn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Mead Police Department, Garden City Police Department, North Range Behavioral Health, and Northern Colorado Family Medicine, commencing upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 the Cooperating Team Member Agreement from Life Stories Child Advocacy Center, among 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, the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office, Life Stories Child Advocacy Center, Greeley Police Department, Fort Lupton Police Department, Evans Police Department, Firestone Police Department, Frederick Police Department, Johnstown Police Department, Milliken Police Department, Platteville Police Department, Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police, Dacono Police Department, Eaton Police Department, Lochbuie Police Department, Kersey Police Department, Ault Police Department, LaSalle Police Department, Windsor Police Department, Nunn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Mead Police Department, Garden City Police Department, North Range Behavioral Health, and Northern Colorado Family Medicine, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. cc: H30 O913O1 O 2019-0785 H R0090 COOPERATING TEAM MEMBERS AGREEMENT - LIFE STORIES CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of February, A.D., 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COI,,�RADO ATTEST: de244) Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Cle AP' ' O ' ' AS to the Boar ounty A ttorney c� Date of signature: 2-21- I q ik.4 - arbara Kirkmeyer, K. James Steve Moreno 2019-0785 H R0090 C,o,NceJ �D#X81O PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: December 4, 2018 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Weld County Department of Human Services' Request for Board Signature on the 2018-19 Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Member Agreement Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Chair Signature on the 2018-19 Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Member Agreement. This cooperative agreement is between Life Stories, the Department of Human Services, and various other medical and investigative entities, all members of the multidisciplinary team. The purpose of the agreement is to enhance the ability of agencies, organizations, and individuals to implement coordinated efforts in investigation of child abuse and neglect and support the interviewing of victims of severe child abuse/neglect at the time of incident. Life Stories takes a trauma informed approach as an agency, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, which ultimately supports the child and the family through the investigation, in a kid friendly environment. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval for the Chair to sign this Cooperative Team Member Agreement. Sean P. Conway Julie A. Cozad Mike Freeman Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Ternf._ Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Steve Moreno, Chair Other/Comments: 2019-0785 Pass -Around Memorandum; December 4, 2018 — (1D 2286) Page 1 f,t,tt-/D41'kAA& Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Member Agreement 2018-2019 Mission The mission of Life Stories is to provide advocacy and support for abused or neglected children by advancing coordinated investigations, prosecution and victim services. Vision To advance the community response to child abuse through coordinated investigation, prosecution, and victim's service efforts. Purpose 1. Coordination of the team approach to investigations involving but not limited to (a) medical personnel, (b) law enforcement personnel, (c) child protective services, (d) prosecutors from the District Attorney's Office, and (e) mental health; 2. To establish and maintain a nurturing, child -focused setting in which investigations can be done; 3. To centralize resource materials for professionals and families; 4. To enhance professional skills necessary to effectively respond to child abuse through training, education and collaboration; 5. To participate in activities which provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to child abuse; and 6. To provide families with support and necessary referrals. Scope of Services • Coordination of forensic interviews including the use of an in-house forensic interviewer; • The use of Life Stories facility both in Greeley and in Ft. Lupton; • Audio/Video recording of all interviews; • Coordination of medical examinations at the request of law enforcement; • Appropriate referrals and follow-up on referrals for children and families at the request of law enforcement; and Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement • Coordination of monthly case review staffings for the District Attorney's Office. THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the agencies and individuals involved in Life Stories: The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability of agencies, organizations, and individuals to implement coordinated efforts in investigation of child abuse and neglect. Adherence to these policies and procedures should not be construed as a creation of a higher level standard of safety or care with respect to any civil claim or criminal matter. Therefore, it is acknowledged that the UNDERSIGNED participating agencies and individuals agree to the following philosophical and policy statements supporting Life Stories: We recognize the trauma that occurs to children and families involved in child abuse and neglect. In order to reduce that trauma, Life Stories and key members of the multidisciplinary team have developed a cooperative team approach to conducting child abuse and neglect investigations. To facilitate this team approach, Life Stories enhances the cooperation and coordination of those involved in the protection of children. Life Stories offers a safe, child focused environment to centralize the investigation and prosecution efforts for child victims of abuse. Each of the undersigned agencies and individuals has specific responsibilities for the protection of victims and the investigation of child abuse which are outlined in their individual policy and procedures and any joint agreements among team members. Use of Life Stories does not alter specific role responsibilities. We believe that by functioning as a multi -disciplinary team, we are providing Weld County children and families with a more positive approach that is effective in the timely resolution of specific cases and the ultimate resolution of the larger social issue. All parties are responsible for adhering to the Colorado Children's Code and the Colorado Criminal Statutes. All parties understand that this agreement, in no way, shall be construed to: • limit law enforcement's authority to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect; • limit the Department of Human Services authority to assess, respond, and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect nor limit DHS authority to make all subsequent decisions on behalf of children placed in protective custody; • dictate medical practitioner's procedures for medical examinations or limit their authority or responsibility for medical care. Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 2 Therefore, to better protect and serve the children of Weld County, we agree to support the concept, philosophy, policies, procedures and continued development of Life Stories Child Advocacy Center. Members of Life Stories multidisciplinary team agree to: • Utilize Life Stories for at least 75% of the interviews of child victims of sexual abuse, ages 2.5 to 17 years of age. Life Stories will be further utilized for severe physical abuse, severe neglect and witnesses to crime for children 2.5 to 17 years of age, as appropriate. Life Stories will also interview 18 year olds and adults with developmental delays and special needs as determined by the forensic interviewer and the investigating parties. No suspected perpetrators are allowed at Life Stories. If a juvenile is a suspect and a victim, the juvenile will only be interviewed at Life Stories as a victim at which time no other children are allowed in the Child Advocacy Center. • Review Life Stories Policies and Procedures and be signatories on the Cooperating Team Agreement; • Send investigators to attend monthly Case Review staffings with the District Attorney's Office. Weld County j"6'strict Attorney/ ate Ft. Lupton Police Department/Date Ft. Lupton Police Department/Date /-/4 -! Greeley Police Department/Date Evans Police Depart ent/Date Evans Police Depart ent/Date I -16 _;LoI1 Weld County Sheriff's Office/Date (/`24 tsun. 0J/JJ4017 Frederick Police Department/Date Milliken P Firestone Police Department/Date Johnstown Police Department/Date ce Department/Date Platteville Police Department/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date Eaton Police Department/Date Kersey Police Department/Date co to Police Department/Date b rtment/Date Ault Police Department/ fFate L Police epaffinent a'tee sor Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date O�y Hudson Police Department/Date Mead Police Department /Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date r/ a �c� �'f-Pc ol-&& o/ Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date ar en City Police Department/Date Weld County Department of Human Services Life Stories/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 4 Therefore, to better protect and serve the children of Weld County, we agree to support the concept, philosophy, policies, procedures and continued development of Life Stories Child Advocacy Center. Members of Life Stories multidisciplinary team agree to: • Utilize Life Stories for at least 75% of the interviews of child victims of sexual abuse, ages 2.5 to 17 years of age. Life Stories will be further utilized for severe physical abuse, severe neglect and witnesses to crime for children 2.5 to 17 years of age, as appropriate. Life Stories will also interview 18 year olds and adults with developmental delays and special needs as determined by the forensic interviewer and the investigating parties. No suspected perpetrators are allowed at Life Stories. If a juvenile is a suspect and a victim, the juvenile will only be interviewed at Life Stories as a victim at which time no other children are allowed in the Child Advocacy Center. • Review Life Stories Policies and Procedures and be signatories on the Cooperating Team Agreement; • Send investigators to attend monthly Case Review staffings with the District Attorney's Office. Weld County District Attorney/Date Greeley Police Department/Date Ft. Lupton Police Department/Date Evans Police Department/Date (Firestot/'rliPolijepart zz&7/4 o�C7N., Weld County Sheriff's Office/Date enL//Dat Frederick Police Department/Date Johnstown Police Department/Date Milliken Police Department/Date Platteville Police Department/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 3 Therefore, to better protect and serve the children of Weld County, we agree to support the concept, philosophy, policies, procedures and continued development of Life Stories Child Advocacy Center. Members of Life Stories multidisciplinary team agree to: • Utilize Life Stories for at least 75% of the interviews of child victims of sexual abuse, ages 2.5 to 17 years of age. Life Stories will be further utilized for severe physical abuse, severe neglect and witnesses to crime for children 2.5 to 17 years of age, as appropriate. Life Stories will also interview 18 year olds and adults with developmental delays and special needs as determined by the forensic interviewer and the investigating parties. No suspected perpetrators are allowed at Life Stories. If a juvenile is a suspect and a victim, the juvenile will only be interviewed at Life Stories as a victim at which time no other children are allowed in the Child Advocacy Center. • Review Life Stories Policies and Procedures and be signatories on the Cooperating Team Agreement; • Send investigators to attend monthly Case Review staffings with the District Attorney's Office. Weld County District Attorney/Date Greeley Police Department/Date Ft. Lupton P // /0r epartment/ ate Evans Police Department/Date Weld County Sheriff's Office/Date Firestone Police Department/Date Frederick Police Department/Date Johnstown Police Department/Date Milliken Police Department/Date Platteville Police Department/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 3 Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date Dacono Police Department/Date Eaton Police Department/Date Lochbuie Police Department/Date Kersey Police Department/Date Ault Police Department/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date Windsor Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date Hudson Police Department/Date Mead Police Department /Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date Garden City Police Department/Date Weld County Department of Human Services Life Stories/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 4 Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date Dacono Police Department/Date Eaton Police Department/Date Kersey Police Department/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date Lochbuie Police Department/Date Ault Police Department/Date Windsor Police Department/Date Hudson Police Department/Date Mead Police Department /Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date Garden City Police Department/Date Weld County Department of Human Services Severence Police Department/Date Life Stories/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 4 Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date Dacono Police Department/Date Eaton Police Department/Date Lochbuie Police Department/Date Kersey Police Department/Date Ault Police Department/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date Windsor Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date Hudson Police Department/Date Mead Police Department /Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date Garden City Police Department/Date kit 0 of m t of H man Services Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement Life ltories/Date 4 Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date Dacono Poke Department/Date Eaton Police Department/Date Lochbuie Police Department/Date Kersey Police Department/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date _K. H. Joe Clingan Ault Police Department/Date Windsor Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date Hudson Poke Department/Date Mead Police Department /Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date Garden City Police Department/Date Weld County Department of Human Services Life Stories/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 4 Nov.16.2018 13:54 #1424 P 3/ 3 Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date //�� o?o/ o Eaton Police Departme a e Kersey Police Department/Date Dacono Police Department/Date Lochbuie Police Department/Date Ault Police Department/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date Windsor Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date Hudson Police Department/Date Mead Police Department /Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date Garden City Police Department/Date Weld County Department of Human Services Life Stories/Date Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 4 12/10/2018 13:45 13035364753 TOWN OF HUDSON PAGE 05 Town of Gilcrest by Platteville Police/Date Eaton Police Department/Date Kersey Police Department/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date Nunn Police Department /Date Mead Police Department /Date Northern Colorado Family Medicine/Date Weld County Department of Human Services Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement Dacono Police Department/Date Lochbuie Police Department/Date Ault Police Department/Date Windsor Police Department/Date Hudson Police Department/Date North Range Behavioral Health/Date Garden City Police Department/Date Life Stories/Date 4 LIFE STORIES CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER COOPERATING TEAM MEMBER AGREEMENT 2018-2019 ATTEST: G/ :e,k BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld ty Cto the : s . d WELD COUNTY,JCOLORADO By: Deputy C Barbara Kirkyheyer, t7hair FEB 2 0 2 019 Life Stories Child Advocacy Center Cooperating Team Agreement 5 6,2„O/91,D -71--- Hello