HomeMy WebLinkAbout20194391.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN FOR CHAFEE FOSTER CARE
INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (CFCIP) 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 Annual Program Plan for the Chafee
Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) 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, Division of Child Welfare,
commencing October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2020, with further terms and conditions
being as stated in said plan, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan, 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 Annual Program Plan for Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
(CFCIP) 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, 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 plan.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 2nd day of October, A.D., 2019, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 20, 2019
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TO: Board of County Commissioners—Pass-Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
coUN T Y RE: Chafee Foster Care Independence Program(CFCIP)
Collaborative Services Plan and Projected Budget
for SFY 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 Departments' Employment Services Chafee Foster Care
Independence Program (CFCIP) Collaborative Services Plan and Projected Budget, SFY
2019-20 (attached). The Department is requesting to continue the Chafee Foster Care
Independence Program (CFCIP), a federally funded program that provides age appropriate
independent living services to youth, ages of 14 through 23.
The Plan has been developed in accordance with State Department of Human Services rules.
The plan is effective October 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2020. The Department is requesting
$63,822. These monies partially fund our services for youth emancipating and are augmented
with other funds.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval and submission of this plan and
budget and authorize the Chair to sign.
Approve Schedule Other/Comments:
Recommendation Work Session
Sean P. Conway ^'
Mike Freeman, Pro-Tern -'
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair ss.N.(N"
Steve Moreno
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REQUEST FOR STATE APPROVAL O E PLAN : : : •
Please complete all portions of the plan for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP ) .
This CFCIP collaborative plan is hereby submitted for WELD COUNTY (Indicate host county name), for the performance period of
October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
The Plan includes the following :
o Completed and Signed "Request for State Approval" form
o Completed "FFY2O Program Plan Cover Page" form
o Completed "Statement of Assurances" form
o Completed "Narrative Summary and Program Description" form
o Completed and Signed "Regional Collaborative MOU (s )" (if applicable)
o Completed "Financial Pre-award Questionnaire" form
o Completed "Budget and Budget Justification Form Workbook"
Completed "Population to be Served" Worksheet
• Completed "Budget Template" Worksheet
• Completed "Workload Worksheet" (for each worker)
This Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Collaborative Services Plan has been developed in accordance with State
Department of Human Services rules and is hereby submitted to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child
Welfare for approval. If the enclosed proposed Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Nan is approved, the plan will be
administered in conformity with its provisions and the provisions of State Department rules and plan requirements.
Contact Information :
Primary Contact:
Name: Jasmin Dominguez Phone : 970-400-6761
Title : Chafee Worker Email : jdominguez@weldgov. com
Supervisor/Administrator Contact:
Name: Farina Amaya Phone: 970-400-6763
Title : Youth and Adult Employment and Training Manager Email : kamaya@weldgov. com
Accounting Contact:
Name : Lennie Bottorff Phone : 970-400-6537
Title: HS Division Head Business/Fiscal Email : bottorll@weldgov .com
By signing below, you verify that the information provided in this plan is correct and current and the county agrees to provide
services in accordance with this plan. Your signature also acknowledges agreement to the statement of assurances found
herein. If two or more counties propose this plan, the required signatures below are to be completed by each participant
county , Please attach an additionai signature page as needed .
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM(CFCIP)
Federal Fiscal Year(FFY)2020 PROGRAM PLAN COVER PAGE
Period of Performance: October 1,2019 to September 30,2020
• Chafee Case Management and Support Services
• Education and Training Voucher(EN)Services
• National Youth in Transition Data Base(NYTD)Services
Host County Name: Weld County
Fiscal Agent:Weld
Host County DUNS Number: 075757955
Regional Chafee Collaborative Counties(if any)
Collaborative Counties:
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5.
Contracted Agency Name(if applicable)
Name of Agency Contracted to Provide CFCIP Services on behalf of the County:
Agency Name:
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES
The following County(ies): WELD COUNTY assure that, upon approval of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Collaborative Services Plan and notice of funding, the following will be adhered to in the implementation of the CFCIP
Collaborative Services Plan:
Once the state has received final approval of the updated program regulations(Volume 7)that include the expansion of
aftercare services to the age of 23 [SSA Section 477(a)(4)] the counties will be notified through the memo series.
Additional details will be included on the process for serving the expanded population.
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program—Federal and State Required Statement of Assurances:
1. Funds shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in the plan(12 CCR 2509-4(7.305.41);
2. Funds shall not be used to supplant,duplicate,or replace existing child welfare funds and;
3. Funds shall not be used for county budget shortfalls;
4. Assistance and services shall be provided only to Chafee-eligible youth[Social Security Act(SSA),Title IV-E,Section
477(b)(3)(A)]on a voluntary basis;
5. Not more than 30 percent of the amounts allocated for CFCIP for a fiscal year(performance period)will be expended
for room and board for youth who have left foster care because they have attained 18 years of age and have not
attained 21 years of age[SSA Section 477(b)(3)(B)];
6. None of the amounts paid to the County Department from its Chafee award will be expended for room and board for
any child who has not attained 18 years old[SSA Section 477(b)(3)(C)];
7. The County Department will make every effort to coordinate the CFCIP program receiving funds with other Federal and
State programs for youth(especially transitional living youth projects funded under part B of Title III of the Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974),abstinence education programs,local housing programs,programs for
disabled youth(especially sheltered workshops),and school-to-work programs offered by high schools or local
workforce agencies[SSA Section 477(b)(3)(F)];
8. Youth participating in the program under this section will participate directly in designing their own program activities
that prepare them for independent living and the youth will be required to accept personal responsibility for living up
to their part of the program[SSA Section 477(b)(3)(H)];
9. The County Department will enter data on services into the State automated reporting system(Colorado Trails);
10. The County Department will assure that National Youth in Transitions Database(NYTD)program evaluation and youth
survey requirements are met;and
11. Ensure all youth 18 to 21 have documents that demonstrate legal presence in the United States before CFCIP services
are provided [SSA Section 472(a)(3),Immigration and Nationality Act(INA)Section245A(h),and INA Section 210(f)].
12. Chafee services and funding are utilized only for those youth who qualify according to the eligibility standards
contained in 12 CCR 2509-4(7.305.42).
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The County's Chafee Foster Care Independence Program(CFCIP)services plans are required to be approved annually. Given
that services are not standardized across counties, it is important to provide detailed bullets of information about a
County's projected services.
According to Volume 7,the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program(CFCIP)is a federally funded statewide independent
living program that is county administered.
The purpose of the Chafee Program is to provide flexible funding to enable programs to be designed and conducted for the
following purposes[SSA Section 477(a)]:
1. Support all youth who have experienced out-of-home placement at age 14 or older in their transition to adulthood
through transitional services such as assistance in obtaining a high school diploma and post-secondary education,
career exploration,vocational training,job placement and retention,training and opportunities to practice daily
living skills,substance abuse prevention,and preventative health activities;
2. Help children who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older achieve meaningful,permanent connections
with a caring adult;
3. Help children who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older engage in age or developmentally appropriate
activities,positive youth development,and experiential learning that reflects what their peers in intact families
experience;
4. Provide financial,housing,counseling,employment,education,and other appropriate support and services to
former foster care recipients between 18 and 21(or 23)years of age to complement their own efforts to achieve
self-sufficiency and to assure that program participants recognize and accept their personal responsibility for
preparing for and then making the transition from adolescence to adulthood;
5. Make available vouchers for education and training,including postsecondary training and education,to youths
who have aged out of foster care;
6. Provide the services to children who,after attaining 16 years of age,have left foster care for kinship guardianship
or adoption,and
7. Ensure children who are likely to remain in foster care until 18 years of age have regular,ongoing opportunities to
engage in age or developmentally-appropriate activities.
These services shall supplement existing independent living resources and programs in county departments,residential
child care facilities and child placement agencies,and by federal statute,shall not replace or duplicate existing services.
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funds shall not exceed 30%of a counties budget or be used for room and board
for a youth under eighteen(18)years of age.
NARRATIVE SUMMARY AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
It is acknowledged that the eligible youth for Chafee services per 12 CCR 2509-4(7.305.41)represents a diverse population
with many different developmental needs.For certain questions there is a request to provide information on how each
population will be addressed by the department of human/social services and/or the Chafee program.It will be important
to differentiate the services that are available when there is continued DHS/DSS involvement as opposed to when this is no
longer an option.
When completing each section please provide the requested information for the three separate identified populations:
• Population#1: 14 through 16-year olds currently in an out-of-home placement.
• Population#2: 17 to 21-year olds currently in an out-of-home placement.
• Population#3: 17 to 21(or 23)year olds who are being served because they have entered relative
guardianship assistance,adoption assistance,or they have aged out of foster care.
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Positive Youth Development(PYD)is extremely important in guiding service implementation and should be taken into
consideration and documented throughout the annual plan.The PYD principles are provided below.
• Strengths-based—Taking a holistic approach that focuses on the inherent strengths of an individual,
family or community, then building upon them.
• Inclusive—Addressing the needs of all youth by ensuring that our approach is culturally responsive.
• Engaging youth as partners—Ensuring the intentional,meaningful,and sustained involvement of youth as
equitable partners in the programs,practices,and policies that seek to impact them.
• Collaborative—Creating meaningful partnerships within and across sectors to effectively align our work.
• Sustainable—Addressing long-term planning through funding,training,capacity building,professional
development,and evaluation in order to ensure ongoing support and engagement of youth.
1.Identification,Outreach,and Waitlist:
A) Describe in bulleted detail how the program will identify and engage youth eligible for CFCIP services in each of the
eligible populations.
Population#1:Referred to Chafee by DHS Child Welfare(CW)through Family Engagement Meetings(FEM),Team
Decision Meetings(TDM),Crystal Reports,Permanency Round Tables and Adolescent Care Exceptions Report.
Outreach process:Referral received by Youth Programs Case Manager,contact made with youth,assessment
completed with discussion regarding Chafee being a voluntary program,Transition Plan created with the youth,
provide ongoing support and services focused on the identified outcomes in the Transition Plan.
Population#2:Referred to Chafee by DHS CW through Family Engagement Meetings(FEM),Team Decision
Meetings(TDM),Crystal Reports, Permanency Round Tables and Adolescent Care Exceptions Report.
Outreach process:Referral received by Youth Programs Case Manager contact made with youth,assessment
completed with discussion regarding Chafee being a voluntary program,Transition Plan created with the youth,
provide ongoing support and services focused on the outcomes in the Transition Plan.
Population#3:Referred to Chafee by DHS CW State EN list, Permanency Round Tables, Kinship CW.
Outreach process:Referral received,contact made with youth,assessment completed with discussion
regarding Chafee being a voluntary program,Transition Pia created with the youth. Provide on-going support and
services focused on the outcomes in the Transition Plan.
B) Describe(in bulleted format)how the county will verify a youth meets the citizenship or qualified alien
requirements before accessing CFCIP services[SSA Section 472(a)(3),INA Section245A(h),and INA Section 210(f)].
• At the time of their referral to the program,each applicant must verify lawful presence in the United
States by the following:
Produce either:
3 Valid Colorado Driver's License or a Colorado Identification Card issued pursuant to Article 2 of
Title 42,C.R.S.;OR
o A United States Military Card or Military Dependent's Identification Card;OR
o A United States Merchant Mariner Card;OR
o A native American Tribal Document;OR Page 5 of 29
o Any other document authorized by rules adopted by the Department of Revenue;AND Execute
an Affidavit stating that: He or she us a United States citizen or legal permanent resident;OR
o He or she is otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to the federal law
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C) Describe how the program will operate a waitlist if there is a need for one. Include how the program will prioritize
youth with the most need and on what criteria this is based.
The primary Youth Programs Case Manager will meet with each young adult referred to Chafee. During the initial
assessment,mutually agreed upon goals and outcomes will be developed.Although Weld County does not project
moving toward a waiting list for Chafee services,if Weld faces challenges and must initiate a waiting list process,
young adults facing the most challenging barriers will be prioritized by:
1. Young adults currently experiencing homelessness.
2. Young adults who have aged out of foster care,are not enrolled in secondary education and have not
obtained a High School Diploma or equivalency.
3. Young adults who have aged out of foster care and are unemployed.
4. Young adults who have aged out of foster care and are underemployed.
5. Young adults who may age out of foster care within 12 months.
6. Young adults ages 16 through 17 currently in out-of-home placement.
7. Young adults ages 14 through 15 currently in out-of-home placement.
If Weld County must implement a waiting list,foster youth/young adults will be provided with alternative services
available through Employment Services of Weld County(ESWC)whenever possible.Alternative available programs
include Pillars for Successful Independence(PSI),Resources for Independence Success and Employment(RISE—
developed through HB18-1319)and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA).
2. Program Narrative: Describe in bulleted detail and short summary how the program will design and deliver
individualized services to achieve the purposes below.
A) Legal permanency and lifelong connections
1) Describe how the County child welfare agency will help young people identify,develop,and strengthen
relationships with family,kin,mentors,and other supportive adults through the course of ongoing casework
practice for youth who continue to have ongoing involvement with child welfare.
Population#1:Youth Programs Case Manager provide monthly independent living workshops.In addition to the many
issues that are covered,workshops also address issues related to appropriate social skills,maintaining relationships,
techniques for reaching out to others,and developing their own social traditions.Beginning with their initial involvement in
a case,Youth Programs Case Managers are educating foster and adoptive parents, placement staff,caseworkers,and
kinship providers regarding the importance of their continuing involvement and support of youth after they leave the child
welfare system in order to support their successful emancipation.Youth Programs Case Manager participate in TDM's,
Family Engagement Meetings, Permanency Round Tables,(participate in other counties),youth voice permanency round
tables(participate in other counties),monthly staffings and permanency reviews in order to develop appropriate planning
related to emancipation from child welfare and to prepare for appropriate permanency and ongoing supportive
relationships.Youth Programs Case Managers complete the Youth Connections Scale with youth entering the program.
Youth Programs Case Managers use the information gathered from this assessment to help encourage youth to continue
building on connections that they have already identified in their life.Youth Programs Case Managers will also encourage
youth to share this information with their team so that their Caseworkers,GAL"s,CASA Workers, Foster Parents and anyone
else involved can help nurture these relationships while youth are in care.Youth Programs Case Managers will refer youth
to the Pillars for Successful Independence Program(PSI).This program offers workshops for only our youth ages 14-16.
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers provide monthly independent living workshops. In addition to the many
issues that are covered,workshops also address issues related to appropriate social skills, maintaining relationships,
techniques for reaching out to others,and developing their own social traditions. Beginning with their initial involvement in
a case,Youth Programs Case Managers being educating foster and adoptive parents,placement staff,caseworkers,and
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kinship providers regarding the importance of their continuing involvement and support of youth after they leave the child
welfare system in order to support their successful emancipation.Youth Programs Case Managers participate in TDM's,
Family Engagement Meetings, Permanency Round Tables,(participate in other counties),youth voice permanency round
tables(participate in other counties),monthly staffings and permanency reviews in order to develop appropriate planning
related to emancipation from child welfare and to prepare for appropriate permanency and ongoing supportive
relationships.
Youth Programs Case Managers complete the Youth Connections Scale with youth entering the program.Youth Programs
Case Managers use the information gathered from this assessment to help encourage youth to continue building on
connections that they have already identified in their life.Youth Programs Case Managers will also encourage youth to
share this information with their team so that their Caseworkers,GAL's,CASA Workers, Foster Parents and anyone else
involved can help nurture these relationships while youth are in care.
2) Describe how the CFCIP program will serve as a support,rather than a replacement to the efforts described in
question 1 above,to support the development of lifelong connections.
Population#1:Youth Programs Case Managers support these connections by engaging the permanent supports that the
youth have identified in the Youth Connections Scale as well as the Chafee IL Plan.The worker will continue to review
permanent connections often by reviewing the youth's IL plan as well as reviewing the Youth Connections Scale to bolster
their permanent connections.Youth Programs Case Managers will continue to encourage youth to make new connections
and maintain already existing relationships within their working circles.Youth Programs Case Managers encourage the
youth to identify these people to the rest of their team and invite these connections to their team meetings.Youth
Programs Case Managers work continuously with caseworkers regarding follow up efforts working from the diligent search
findings.
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers support these connections by engaging the permanent supports that the
youth have identified in the Youth Connections Scale as well as the Chafee IL Plan.The worker will continue to review
permanent connections often by reviewing the youth's IL plan as well as reviewing the Youth Connections Scale to bolster
their permanent connections.Youth Programs Case Managers will continue to encourage youth to make new connections
and maintain already existing relationships with in their working circles.Youth Programs Case Managers encourage the
youth to identify these people to the rest of their team and invite these connections to their team meetings.Youth
Programs Case Managers work continuously with caseworkers regarding follow up efforts working from the diligent search
findings.
3) For Population#3 describe how your CFCIP program will help young people identify,develop,and strengthen
relationships with family,kin,mentors,and other supportive adults,including your program's use of the Youth
Connections Scale and other tools to support the development of lifelong connections.
Population#3:Youth Programs Case Managers support these connections by engaging the permanent supports that the
youth have identified in the Youth Connections Scale as well as the Chafee IL Plan.The worker will continue to review
permanent connections often by reviewing the youth's IL plan as well as reviewing the Youth Connections Scale to bolster
their permanent connections.Youth Programs Case Managers will continue to encourage youth to make new connections
and maintain already existing relationships within their working circles.Youth Programs Case Managers work continuously
with caseworkers regarding follow up efforts working from the diligent search findings.Youth Programs Case Managers can
schedule Team Decision Making meetings at any time with the MDT to focus on lifelong connections.
B) Wellbeing
1) Describe the services the program will provide to help youth meet their physical,dental and mental health
needs. Include your program's efforts to educate and enroll youth in Former Foster Care Medicaid.
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The Weld County Youth Programs Case Managers utilize many of the services offered by The Public Health Department.
Youth Programs Case Managers connect youth to services provided by Public Health,including information and resources
on sexual health strategies.Youth Programs Case Managers include programming provided by Public Health in independent
living groups,monthly workshops and individually with youth.
Youth Programs Case Managers engage with the Weld County Eligibility Technicians if any youth whom qualify for Former
Foster Care Medicaid are having issues.With help from our Technicians we can help our youth utilize their insurance as
soon as they need it.
Chafee also works with Caseworkers,foster parents, kinship providers,and youth in order to encourage the youth's ongoing
education regarding personal hygiene,regular health care checkups,how to make appointments,and creating a portfolio of
the documents needed to access services successfully.
2) Describe the services the program will provide to help young people make informed sexual health decisions and
meet their sexual health needs.
Youth Programs Case Managers have youth identify on their own what resources they are aware of by way of the Chafee
assessment and one on one discussion.Based off the information provided Youth Programs Case Managers connect youth
to services provided by the Public Health Department,including information and resources on sexual health strategies.This
will be a subject in a workshop(topic of conversation),one on one discussion,referral to their primary care physician and if
needed will refer to other community resources.Youth Programs Case Managers also encourage youth to research these
resources in whatever community they are or will be living in.
3) Describe the services and supports the program will provide to young people who are pregnant and parenting.
Youth Programs Case Managers connect youth to services provided by community resources,appropriate medical
professionals and parenting classes.Youth Programs Case Managers will refer to primary care physicians,the Public Health
Programs,Safe Care,Nurse-Family Partnership and other community resources.If there are specific needs that these
resources are unable to meet the needs of the youth Chafee will refer the youth to CORE services for assistance.
4) Describe the services the county and program will provide to help young people make healthy relationship
decisions.
Population#1:Youth Programs Case Managers will offer specific topic workshops,one on one discussion,and referrals to
community resources(Public Health Programs).Chafee collaborates with community resources through UNC and AIMS
colleges for specific supports.Chafee also collaborates with the Pillars for Successful Independence Program(PSI)for
workshops specific to these topics.
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers will offer specific topic workshops,one on one discussion,and referrals to
community resources(Public Health Programs).Chafee collaborates with community resources through UNC and AIMS
colleges for specific supports.19
Population#3:Youth Programs Case Managers will offer specific topic workshops,one on one discussion,and referrals to
community resources(Public Health Programs).Chafee collaborates with community resources through UNC and AIMS
colleges for specific supports.
5) Describe the services the county and program will provide to help young people make healthy lifestyle
decisions(including but not limited to substance use,exercise,tobacco use prevention,etc.).
Population#1:Youth Programs Case Managers will offer specific topic workshops,one on one discussion and referrals to
community resources such as North Range Behavioral Health,Weld County Health Department,and Turn Around Bikes.
Chafee will also refer to specialized community support groups and resources such as NA,AA, Nurse Family Partnership and
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parenting groups.Chafee will refer to Medicaid services or CORE services depending on the need or decisions being made
for extra
support.Chafee will also utilize the Pillars for Successful Independence Program(PSI)for support as needed.
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers will offer specific topic workshops,one on one discussion and referrals to
community resources such as North Range Behavioral Health,Weld County Health Department,and Turn Around Bikes.
Chafee will also refer to specialized community support groups and resources such as NA,AA, Nurse Family Partnership and
parenting groups.Chafee will refer to Medicaid services or CORE services depending on the need or decisions being made
for extra support.
Population#3:Youth Programs Case Managers will offer specific topic workshops,one on one discussion and referrals to
community resources such as North Range Behavioral Health,Weld County Health Department,and Turn Around Bikes.
Chafee will also refer to specialized community support groups and resources such as NA,AA,Nurse Family Partnership and
parenting groups.Chafee will refer to Medicaid services or CORE services depending on the need or decisions being made
for extra support.
6) Describe how your program will collaborate with family,kin,mentors,other supportive adults,community
health and mental health centers,and community partners to support the wellbeing of young people in the
program.
Youth Programs Case Managers will be involved in monthly staffings with caseworkers and other Multidisciplinary Team
(MDT)members,TDM,FEM,Permanency Round Tables,Youth Voice Permanency Round Tables,ARD,community
meetings,school meetings and one on one meetings with youth and families(foster and kin).Youth Programs Case
Managers continue to build collaborative relationships with support systems in and/or outside the home.Youth Programs
Case Managers also connect with foster parents through engagement in Foster Care parent trainings such as PRIDE.Youth
Programs Case Managers continue to go through trainings themselves in order to collaborate with family on how to support
the wellbeing of youth in the program.
7) Describe how the county and program will collaboratively serve young people with physical and developmental
disabilities.
Population#1:Chafee has collaborative relationships with community agencies that specialize in working with individuals
with disabilities.Chafee staff will work with these agencies to meet the special needs of our youth.Weld County DHS has a
Disability Specialist that will be able to collaborate with Chafee staff and individualized projects to meet needed
accommodations.
Population#2:Chafee has collaborative relationships with community agencies that specialize in working with individuals
with disabilities.Chafee staff will work with these agencies to meet the special needs of our youth.Weld County OHS has a
Disability Specialist that will be able to collaborate with Chafee staff and individualized projects to meet needed
accommodations.
Population#3:Chafee has collaborative relationships with community agencies that specialize in working with individuals
with disabilities.Chafee staff will work with these agencies to meet the special needs of our youth.Weld County DHS has a
Disability Specialist that will be able to collaborate with Chafee staff and individualized projects to meet needed
accommodations.
8) Describe how the program will support the young people you serve when it comes to their culture, linguistic
needs,racial and ethnic backgrounds,sexual orientations,and gender identifies.
Youth Programs Case Managers will meet the linguistic issues of participants by providing interpreters as needed.All staff
have access to the Language Line and multi -lingual employees can be available if needed.The Chafee Assessment provides
individual information regarding racial and cultural identifiers and practices.Specific needs will and are being incorporated
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into group and one on one interaction with workers.Youth Programs Case Managers attend and participate in many multi-
cultural and sexual
orientations/gender identities trainings throughout the year.Youth Programs Case Managers utilize several community
resources for further education and support.
C) Safe and stable housing
1) Describe how the county will strategically access the full continuum of financial housing resources for youth
including Independent Living Arrangements(ILA),Chafee,and Family Unification Program(FUP)vouchers.
The team looks at youth placed in specialized Group Home/Foster Homes that address independent living skills with
support.Youth Programs Case Managers assist youth to explore Job Corp.as an option for supportive independence.Youth
Programs Case Managers also work closely with caseworkers by meeting one on one with the youth, monitoring adherence
to the ILA contract,and other supportive parties to ensure success.
Youth Programs Case Managers will complete the FUP pre-application with youth when they are 90 days prior to their 18th
birthday.If a youth gets pulled for a FUP voucher,Chafee staff will attend all FUP related meetings with the youth,educate
youth on housing research,attend apartment walk-through's,attend/educate on lease signing and provide any other
supports that are needed.Chafee staff will meet with youth during one on ones to discuss compliance with the program.
2) Describe the housing supports including financial assistance(fees,deposits,rental assistance,and emergency
funds),referral services,and assistance locating housing the program will provide to help youth secure safe and
stable housing.
For populations 1 and 2 these funds cannot be utilized for room and board.However,these funds can be used for items
such as new worker boots,employment license fees,assist temporarily with emergency medical co-pay fees,and tuition for
training or a class for employment.Chafee strives to collaborate with other agencies and programs(Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act(WIOA], United Way of Weld County etc.)to also help meet these financial needs.The amount for
both populations will not exceed$480 per participant per year and only available if funds are available.For population 3,
Weld County Chafee will work with the Family Unification Program to ensure all eligible youth have completed applications
for a FUP voucher.Staff will also refer individuals to the Special Economic Assistance funds to help with housing before
accessing Chafee funds for housing assistance.Youth will also be referred to Dream Makers and the Community Services
Block Grant(CSBG)for other emergency funds.
Chafee will offer temporary housing, rental deposit,and food by utilizing no more than 30%of the allocations received.The
amount will not exceed$480 per participant per year and is only available if the funds are available. Payment will be made
directly to the vendor through a voucher.This expenditure will be approved by the Chafee worker and the Youth&Adult
Employment and Training Manager.Through the grant,Chafee will offer temporary Emergency Economic Assistance when
all other resources have been exhausted or are unavailable.The goal of these funds is to continue to encourage the youth
to be self-sufficient,provide a temporary safety net for unexpected needs and help youth avoid homelessness.
3) Briefly describe barriers to securing safe and stable housing in the communities you serve and efforts your
county is engaged in to address those barriers.
Barriers include affordable housing, lack of credit or a co-signer,and landlords or property management companies
unwilling to work with the voucher.Youth Programs Case Managers address the barrier of affordable housing by continuing
to outreach to the Housing Authority, collaborating closely with the FUP(Family Unification Program)voucher through
United Way/North Range Behavioral Health and communicating with community landlords to educate about the needs of
Weld County youth.The Chafee staff work on educating youth on the importance of credit as well as safely building
credit when they turn 18.The Chafee staff will assist youth with communication with landlords to mediate issues as well as
educate youth on using their permanent connections as references. By taking these steps the landlords are more willing to
work with our program and our youth in the future.The Youth Programs Case Managers collaborate with other county staff
to investigate alternative housing options(including diligent searches).
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Chafee provides several specific workshops on community resources,permanent connections,and rental/housing
workshops yearly to teach our youth the importance of community connections.Youth Programs Case Managers ask the
community members that are experts in these fields to teach these topics. For example,we have partnered with a local
property management company who accepts FUP vouchers to come teach a workshop about things landlords are looking
for on a rental application and proper landlord/tenant communications.This helps build trust among our local landlords on
our program as well as utilizing the FUP voucher as they see the youth have supports.
4) Describe ways in which the program will collaborate with family, kin,mentors,supportive adults,housing
authorities,or community partners to help young people secure safe and stable housing.
Youth Programs Case Managers will work with each youth and the youth's supportive connections on an individual basis.
Chafee will be involved with monthly staffings,TDM,FEM,Round Tables and Youth Voice Round Tables and one on one
support as needed.Youth Programs Case Managers will collaborate with case involved members of the team in coming up
with creative and supportive plans for youth in their endeavor to secure safe and supportive housing.
5) Describe the status of the county and Chafee partners with local runaway and homeless youth(RHY)providers,
and/or continuums of care(CoC).Include efforts underway,through those partnerships,to prevent youth from
discharging from foster care to a homeless shelter facility.
Youth Programs Case Managers and Weld County Government collaborate with the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care
as well as community agencies to see how we can best bolster our youth to become successful independent young people,
as well as see what resources are available in our community.
Youth Programs Case Managers collaborate with United Way of Weld County through the Collective Impact Youth Group.
This group is comprised of youth serving agencies in the Weld County Community and is currently working on what
resources the youth in Weld County need as well as how this group can meet those needs.This group will report to the
Northern Colorado planning region of the Colorado Balance of State on their efforts.Weld County Chafee also collaborates
with The Rural Collaborative,an agency that works and receives funding to help address and prevent youth homelessness
as well as The State Office of Homeless Youth in order to address and meet the needs of youth discharging from foster care.
Chafee also collaborates with NRBH with the FUP vouchers.Chafee continues to work with youth in workshops and in one
on one settings to discuss important life skills they will need to be self-sufficient such as;having enough savings for startup
costs,utilizing their permanent connections,and utilizing community resources.
Weld County does not emancipate youth unless they have a strong and successful plan.They remain in care until they are
fully ready with a plan to prevent homelessness.The youth will show that they are able to follow their plan successfully.
The MDT work with the youth diligently to have a plan and back up plans in place before Weld County will emancipate
youth.
6) Describe the status of the county and Chafee program efforts to re-engage youth who may be receiving
services through an RHY provider and are Chafee Eligible,and/or may be on the run from foster care.
Youth Programs Case Managers collaborate with partnering agencies to communicate needs of our youth in the
community.Also,Youth Programs Case Managers establish rapport with youth at age 14 so they can reach out to the CFCIP
program at any time of need.Youth Programs Case Managers continue to build community relationships in order to
maintain communication. If at any time a youth is on the run from foster care,Youth Programs Case Managers will continue
to outreach to our youth via e-mail,phone calls and/or text in order to try a re-engage our youth in our program.
D) Secondary educational attainment
1) Describe how the county and program will support or encourage young people as they work to complete their
high school diploma or GED.
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Population#1:Youth Programs Case Managers will mediate and support eligible Chafee youth's relationships with
secondary educators in order to encourage the successful completion of their high school diploma or HSE programming.
Youth Programs Case Managers join the MDT on any school staffings and/or IEP meetings in order to support youth during
the one on one meetings.They also connect youth to appropriate educational services offered in the community such as:
special education assessments,transitional education programming,tutoring through AIMS,UNC and Rodarte Center,the
GAP or private program,alternative schools,the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA),Job Corps,and Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR).
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers will mediate and support eligible Chafee youth's relationships with
secondary educators in order to encourage the successful completion of their high school diploma or HSE programming.
Youth Programs Case Managers join the MDT on any school staffings and/or IEP meetings in order to support youth during
the one on one meetings.They also connect youth to appropriate educational services offered in the community such as:
special education assessments,transitional education programming,tutoring through AIMS, UNC and Rodarte Center,the
GAP or private program,alternative schools,the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA),Job Corps,and Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR).
Population#3:Youth Programs Case Managers will mediate and support eligible Chafee youth's relationships with
secondary educators in order to encourage the successful completion of their high school diploma or HSE programming.
Youth Programs Case Managers join the MDT on any school staffings and/or IEP meetings in order to support youth during
the one on one meetings.They also connect youth to appropriate educational services offered in the community such as:
special education assessments,transitional
education programming,tutoring through AIMS,UNC and Rodarte Center,the GAP or private program,alternative schools,
the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA),Job Corps,and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR).
2) Describe ways in which the program will collaborate with family,kin,mentors,supportive adults,and education
and community partners to support the achievement of high school diplomas or GEDs by youth in your
program.
Youth Programs Case Managers complete applications for all eligible youth to participate in the Annual Celebration of
Educational Excellence.Youth Programs Case Managers talk to youth in workshops and one on one settings to encourage
and celebrate the youth's educational successes and dedication.Weld County also recognizes all individuals who have
achieved success with High School or High School Equivalency and are involved with the Child Welfare Division within the
County through a separate graduation ceremony.Youth are encouraged to invite their family,friends and any permanent
supportive connections they have to participate in the celebration.
E) Post-secondary training and educational attainment
1) Describe how the program will support and encourage young people as they work to complete their
postsecondary educational goals.
Youth Programs Case Managers use the rapport built with youth to successfully promote post-secondary education.Youth
Programs Case Managers educate youth on the benefits of post-secondary education, help youth research employment
opportunities,and help youth research requirements for employment goals.Youth Programs Case Managers assist the
youth in visiting post-secondary training and education alternatives,facilitating meetings with faculty,counselors and other
youth on the opportunities that post-secondary
education provides.Youth Programs Case Managers assist youth with completing enrollment applications/forms,EN
application,FASFA,and other scholarships they qualify for.Youth Programs Case Managers help/teach youth to manage
their stipends,follow their budgets,and maintain their schedule so that they can keep up with their education planning.
Weld County is the only County that provides monetary support to all eligible Weld County High School or Equivalency
Graduates through the Bright Futures Program.
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2) Describe how the program will collaborate with family,kin,mentors,supportive adults,institutions of higher
education,and community partners to support the achievement of postsecondary certifications or degrees by
youth in your program.
Youth Programs Case Managers are very involved in disseminating information throughout the Department regarding the
importance of Educational Training Vouchers(ETV)as well as information related to financial aid for youth who are
preparing for post-secondary educational opportunities.
Youth Programs Case Managers will collaboratively work with youth and the supports that they have identified in order to
problem solve any issues,communicate processes and opportunities,continue education regarding financial assistance,
encourage motivation,identify resources available(tutors,study groups,etc.),and assisting youth with organizational skills.
Youth Programs Case Managers assist youth on time management skills to maneuver through work,school and
family.
Youth Programs Case Managers assist youth with crisis intervention and transportation issues that arise.Youth Programs
Case Managers will continue to meet with the support team to further identify needs and work with youth one on one as
needed to increase skills for success.
F) Adequate employment
1) Describe how the county and program will help young people gain the experience and skills needed to become
or remain employed.
Population#1:Youth Programs Case Managers meet with youth on a one on one basis.Youth Programs Case Managers
discuss/educate youth on different employment-related topics based off the answers from their Chafee assessment.
During one on one meetings Youth Programs Case Managers are also able to talk to the youth about how they can build
work experience prior to having a job(volunteer experience)as well as working with the youth to create a resume.
Youth Programs Case Managers provide multiple workshops throughout the year on different employment topics.Some of
these workshops include but are not limited to,What Not to Wear,Mock interviews,Soft Skills etc.Youth Programs Case
Managers connect youth with county contacts such as the Workforce Center,Pillars for Successful Independence(PSI),
Weld County Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program(WIOA),School Work Alliance Program(SWAP),and
Division on Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR).
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers meet with youth on a one on one basis.Youth Programs Case Managers
discuss/educate youth on different employment-related topics off the answers from their Chafee assessment. During these
one on one meetings Youth Programs Case Managers are also able to talk to the youth about how they can build work
experience prior to having a job(volunteer experience)as well as working with the youth to create a resume.
Youth Programs Case Managers provide multiple workshops throughout the year on different employment topics.Some of
these workshops include but are not limited to,What Not to Wear,Mock interviews,Soft Skills etc.Youth Programs Case
Managers connect youth with county contacts such as the Workforce Center,Weld County Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Program(WIOA),School Work Alliance Program(SWAP),and Division on Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR).
Population#3:Youth Programs Case Managers meet with youth on a one on one basis.Youth Programs Case Managers
discuss/educate youth on different employment-related topics off the answers from their Chafee assessment. During these
one on one meetings Youth Programs Case Managers are also able to talk to the youth about how they can build work
experience prior to having a job(volunteer experience)as well as working with the youth to create a resume.
Youth Programs Case Managers provide multiple workshops throughout the year on different employment topics.Some of
these workshops include but are not limited to,What Not to Wear, Mock interviews,Soft Skills etc.Youth Programs Case
Managers connect youth with county contacts such as the Workforce Center,Weld County Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Program(WIOA),School Work Alliance Program(SWAP),and Division on Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR).
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2) Describe how the county and program will collaborate with family,kin,mentors,supportive adults,local
workforce centers(WIOA),and community-based workforce programs to help youth prepare for and attain
adequate employment.
Population#1:Youth Programs Case Managers are involved with monthly staffings,TDM,FEM, Round Tables and Youth
Voice Round Tables.During these meetings the team work with the youth to identify their goals where it comes to
employment.Chafee utilizes the supports of identified permanent connections to continue to encourage youth into finding
and maintaining employment.
Chafee works with youth on a one on one basis to help bolster youth with the skills they feel that aren't as strong as they
would like.Chafee works with youth to build soft skills,mock interviews,resume building,completing job applications
among other work-related topics.
Chafee continues to work collaboratively in the community.Chafee host workshops every month on different independent
living skills,several that include different aspects of employment.Youth Programs Case Managers have experts in the
community come and teach those workshops,and through some of those workshops-have been able to have some
employers in the community willing to look at Chafee youth for employment first before others.
Chafee works collaboratively with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA)and Employment Services.Chafee
will utilize the program to come in and teach different workshop topics related to employment.The Youth Programs Case
Manager will refer/enroll in youth specific programs as appropriate.
Chafee youth participate yearly in the annual Young Adult Job Fair hosed by ESWC and the City of Greeley.As part of this
Job Fair,Youth Programs Case Managers ensure that their youth are signed up for Connecting Colorado,a state and county
run database where youth can upload their resume as well as job hunt.Chafee also refers all eligible youth to apply to the
Weld Works 4 Youth program.This is a summer program that Employment Services offers youth ages 14 and 15 summer
employment throughout Weld County.Chafee also works collaboratively with our Pillars for Successful Independence
Program(PSI).This program offers a summer work program for Chafee youth between the ages of 14 up to 16 years old
within Greeley.
Population#2:Youth Programs Case Managers are involved with monthly staffings,TDM,FEM,Round Tables and Youth
Voice Round Tables.During these meetings the team work with the youth to identify their goals where it comes to
employment.Chafee utilizes the supports of identified permanent connections to continue to encourage youth into finding
and maintaining employment.
Chafee works with youth on a one on one basis to help bolster youth with the skills they feel that aren't as strong as they
would like.Chafee works with youth to build soft skills,mock interviews,resume building,completing job applications
among other work-related topics.
Chafee continues to work collaboratively in the community.Chafee host workshops every month on different independent
living skills,several that include different aspects of employment.Youth Programs Case Managers have experts in the
community come and teach those workshops,and through some of those workshops• have been able to have some
employers in the community willing to look at Chafee youth for employment first before others.
Chafee works collaboratively with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA)and Employment Services.Chafee
will utilize the program to come in and teach different workshop topics related to employment.Chafee will also refer all
eligible youth to their local WIOA/Workforce Center.Chafee youth participate yearly in the annual Job Fair that is hosted
annually by the Weld County Workforce Center.As part of this Job Fair,Youth Programs Case Managers ensure that their
youth are signed up for Connecting Colorado,a state and county run database where youth can upload their resume as well
as job hunt.
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Population#3:Youth Programs Case Managers are involved with monthly staffings,TOM,FEM,Round Tables and Youth
Voice Round Tables.During these meetings the team work with the youth to identify their goals where it comes to
employment.Chafee utilizes the supports of identified permanent connections to continue to encourage youth into finding
and maintaining employment.
Chafee works with youth on a one on one basis to help bolster youth with the skills they feel that aren't as strong as they
would like.Chafee works with youth to build soft skills,mock interviews,resume building,completing job applications
among other work-related topics.
Chafee continues to work collaboratively in the community.Chafee host workshops every month on different independent
living skills,several that include different aspects of employment.Youth Programs Case Managers have experts in the
community come and teach those workshops,and through some of those workshops•have been able to have some
employers in the community willing to look at Chafee youth for employment first before others.
Chafee works collaboratively with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA)and Employment Services.Chafee
will utilize the program to come in and teach different workshop topics related to employment.Chafee will also refer all
eligible youth to their local WIOA/employment services.Chafee youth participate yearly in the annual Job Fair that Weld
County Workforce Center hosts.As part of this Job Fair,Youth Programs Case Managers ensure that their youth are signed
up for Connecting Colorado,a state and county run database where youth can upload their resume as well as job hunt.
3) Describe how the County and CFCIP utilize the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standards to support youth in
engaging with employment opportunities while in foster care.
Youth Programs Case Managers meet regularly with the School Work Alliance Program(SWAP),Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation(DVR)counselors and other job coaches along with the foster families to share support and understanding
for normalcy regarding employment opportunities.
G) Financial stability
1) Describe how the county and program will work with youth to develop a functional knowledge of budgeting,
money management,and basic financial literacy.
Population#1:Chafee provides eligible youth with an individualized,comprehensive assessment that identifies strengths
and deficits relative to financial management.All youth involved in Chafee must develop and maintain a self-sufficiency
budget.That budget is reviewed monthly with the Chafee worker and the assigned OHS caseworker.Youth Programs Case
Managers will provide monthly support by means of one on one appointments that provide information regarding these
skills.Chafee staff will work with youth on an individual basis depending on level of skills.The Department will refer to our
Disability Specialist if and when we need to customize services to meet the needs of an individual.Youth will be given
individualized assignments to complete based on their identified needs in the IL Plan.
Chafee also offers workshops in a group setting to discuss different aspects of financial literacy.Chafee partners with
community banks and credit unions to teach about how to create a budget,when to re-evaluate a budget,as well as learn
about what a credit score is,what can affect your credit score,why a person should check their score regularly and where
to go-amongst many other topics.
Chafee refers eligible youth to Pillars for Successful Independence Program(PSI)where they also receive continued support
and skill building in financial literacy.
Population#2:Chafee provides eligible youth with an individualized,comprehensive assessment that identifies strengths
and deficits relative to financial management.All youth involved in Chafee must develop and maintain a self-sufficiency
budget.That budget is reviewed monthly with the Chafee worker and the assigned OHS caseworker.Youth Programs Case
Managers will provide monthly support by means of one on one appointments that provide information regarding these
skills.Chafee staff will work with youth on an individual basis depending on level of skills.The Department will refer to our
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Disability Specialist if and when we need to customize services to meet the needs of an individual.Youth will be given
individualized assignments to complete based on their identified needs in the IL Plan.
Chafee also offers workshops in a group setting to discuss different aspects of financial literacy.Chafee partners with
community banks and credit unions to teach about how to create a budget,when to re-evaluate a budget,as well as learn
about what a credit score is,what can affect your credit score,why a person should check their score regularly and where
to go-amongst many other topics
Population#3:Chafee provides eligible youth with an individualized,comprehensive assessment that identifies strengths
and deficits relative to financial management.All youth involved in Chafee must develop and maintain a self-sufficiency
budget.That budget is reviewed monthly with the Chafee worker and the assigned OHS caseworker.Youth Programs Case
Managers will provide monthly support by means of one on one appointments that provide information regarding these
skills.Chafee staff will work with youth on an individual basis depending on level of skills.The Department will refer to our
Disability Specialist if and when we need to customize services to meet the needs of an individual.Youth will be given
individualized assignments to complete based on their identified needs in the IL Plan.
Chafee also offers workshops in a group setting to discuss different aspects of financial literacy.Chafee partners with
community banks and credit unions to teach about how to create a budget,when to re-evaluate a budget,as well as learn
about what a credit score is,what can affect your credit score,why a person should check their score regularly and where
to go-amongst many other topics
2) Describe how the county will provide youth in out-of-home care with practical money management experience
prior to emancipation or discharge,including providing opportunities to open savings and/or checking
accounts.
Population#1:The WCDHS will complete the self-sufficiency budget with youth and have identified saving goals on the IL
Plans.The workers collaborate with all involved parties to work on their identified financial goals.If youth obtains
employment,Youth Programs Case Managers will talk with youth,Caseworker,GAL,Foster Parents,and permanent
connections about the steps to opening an account.As youth are minors,they cannot have an account without an adult.
The team will identify the best person fit to create the account with the youth.Chafee will provide information about banks
and credit unions and allow the youth to pick which type of financial institution they would like to bank.Chafee will provide
information on how much money the youth will need to open both a checking and a savings account. Upon the youth and
the youth's team request,Chafee can attend the meeting to open the account.
Chafee also works with youth on a one on one basis.During these one on ones Youth Programs Case Managers will assign
individual assignments to help the youth practice money management.Some of those assignments include but are not
limited to:Check writing worksheets,check balancing worksheets,Mock Bill Pay based off either their projected bills or
possible bills due while working minimum wage etc.
Chafee refers eligible youth to Pillars for Successful Independence Program(PSI)where they also receive continued support
and skill building in practical money management.
Population#2:The WCDHS will complete the self-sufficiency budget with youth and have identified saving goals on the IL
Plans.The workers collaborate with all involved parties to work on their identified financial goals. If youth obtains
employment,Youth Programs Case Managers will talk with youth,Caseworker,GAL,Foster Parents,and permanent
connections about the steps to opening an account.If youth is still 17 and doesn't have a checking or savings account,they
cannot have an account without an adult.The team will identify the best person fit to create the account with the youth.
Chafee will provide information about banks and credit unions and allow the youth to pick which type of financial
institution they would like to bank with.Chafee will provide information on how much money the youth will need to open
both a checking and a savings account. Upon the youth and the youth's team request,Chafee can attend the meeting to
open the account.If youth is 18 or older,Youth Programs Case Managers provide the same information to the youth and
allow them to decide which financial institution they will utilize.Chafee informs the youth that they can attend the initial
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meeting to set up the account if youth desires-and Youth Programs Case Managers will only attend these meetings upon
request from the youth.
Chafee also works with youth on a one on one basis.During these one on ones Youth Programs Case Managers will assign
individual assignments to help the youth practice money management.Some of those assignments include but are not
limited to:Check writing worksheets,check balancing worksheets, Mock Bill Pay based off either their projected bills or
possible bills due while working minimum wage etc.
3) Describe how your program will collaborate with family,kin,mentors,supportive adults,financial literacy
programs,and community partners to support the financial education and decision-making needs of young
people in the program.
Youth Programs Case Managers will talk with youth,Caseworkers,GAL,Foster Parents,and permanent connections about
the youth's financial goals.
Chafee partners with local Credit Unions/Banks to help educate our youth on their financial literacy skills.This is a key
element to the youth being able to have the support from the community as well as family and professional supports in
creating a strong foundation in financial success.
Chafee collaborates with the family and professional supports so that these connections can be continual access points for
assistance on financial decision making and education outside of Chafee and their financial institution.
H) Successful transition to adulthood from foster care.
1) Describe ways in which the county and the Chafee program promotes and supports normalized experiences
among young people through age or developmentally appropriate activities.
Weld County promotes and supports normalized experiences among young people by providing monthly workshops
covering areas of life skills that will be a benefit to them as they move into adulthood and emancipate.The program does
this through workshops offered twice a month.The workshops are offered both on site at the agency and out in the
community to give youth options for broader opportunities in their community.Chafee also partners with Pillars for
Successful Independence(PSI).The PSI sponsored workshops allow Chafee youth to interact with other youth outside of
Chafee.Chafee youth are encouraged to attend events in the community such as;hiring events,job fairs,leadership
seminars,healing seminars and other learning environments.
During Youth Programs Case Managers one on ones with youth,Youth Programs Case Managers build rapport with the
youth.This time allows youth to express to workers things that they would like to participate in(for example prom,riding
bikes).Youth Programs Case Managers,with the team in agreeance,will partner with agencies to make these things
possible. For example,Chafee has utilized Dream Makers to provide a prom dress for one of our youth as well as household
supplies for a youth that is moving out on their own for the first time.Chafee has also utilized community partner,Turn
Around Bikes,to help several youth get bicycles as well as equipment.Chafee has been able to receive incentives for youth
that youth are able to use with their friends outside of the program for example;free tickets to the local movie theatre or
free ice cream at the local ice cream shop.By providing these to our Chafee youth we are encouraging them to engage in
opportunities that youth outside of foster care would have as well.
2) Briefly describe any group classes or activities not already mentioned including the name of the group,purpose
of the group,intended audience,expected frequency and length of time,and name of the curriculum used for
the group, if applicable.
Population#1:Workshops for Chafee youth are held on the second Wednesday of the month and last for approximately 90
minutes.Population 1 youth are also eligible to work with the Pillars for Successful Independence Program(PSI)where they
receive two additional workshops a month lastly approximately 120 minutes.The curriculums are specific to the age range
of 14-16 years old and begins as an orientation program that will feed into the older(16-21-year-olds)programs. Both
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Chafee and PSI programming will cover topics of:Housing, Employment,Taxes,Cooking,Shopping, Banking,Credit
Information, Personal Skills and other important independent living skills.
Population#2:Workshops for Chafee youth are held on the second Wednesday of the month and last for approximately 90
minutes.Chafee programming will cover topics of:Housing,Employment,Taxes,Cooking,Shopping, Banking,Credit
Information, Personal Skills and other important independent living skills.
Population#3:Workshops for Chafee youth are held on the second Wednesday of the month and last for approximately 90
minutes.Chafee programming will cover topics of:Housing, Employment,Taxes,Cooking,Shopping,Banking,Credit
Information,Personal Skills and other important independent living skills.
3) Describe any services not addressed previously in this section that the program will provide to help young
people develop life skills and self-sufficiency competencies.
Youth Programs Case Managers also provide additional one on one services to youth depending on the youths need and
time availability of the workers.One on one services can include,resume building,assisting with job applications,attending
apartment walk-throughs,discussing employment skills and other skills on a more in-depth basis.
Youth Programs Case Managers also provide tools that youth can utilize outside of workshops and one on ones to continue
to gain knowledge/skills for independence.Some of these include but are not limited to,bill pay exercises,check writing
and account balancing worksheets,and additional homework on a case to case basis that relates to the youth,such as,
comparing banks to credit unions or researching all potential costs of moving out on their own.
4) Describe collaborative partnerships or leveraging of resources not addressed previously in this section.
Weld County Chafee partners with the following organizations: Dream Makers,Turn Around Bikes,Canvas Credit Union,
Weld County Garage,Weld Food Bank,Weld County Health Department, United Way of Weld County,Certified CPA from
the Community,Weld County Employment Services,AIMS Community College,University of Northern Colorado,Banner
Health,The Verge Apartments,Free Our Girls,Weld Humane Society,Educational Opportunity Center,Northern Colorado
Health
Alliance,Weld County Drug Task Force,365 Real Property Management and TRI Property Management.
Youth Programs Case Managers help youth apply for FAFSA as well as any scholarships(no matter how big or small)that
they qualify for.Youth Programs Case Managers collaborate with their local Educational Opportunity Center(EOC).Both
Chafee and the EOC will help youth apply for schools and scholarships.
Chafee will work with the youth on a one on one basis to plan out potential costs youth will occur while in school.Chafee
helps youth create a realistic budget while engaged in post-secondary education.Chafee will talk with youth about different
scenarios that they may face as well as what new decisions they may be having to make for themselves.Chafee will have
youth identify permanent and community connections that they can count on (besides Chafee)if youth has any questions
or youth realizes they need extra support.
I)Sex Trafficking Reporting requirement
1)Describe how your program will identify victims of sex trafficking according to the definition of
Sexual Servitude of an Adult(C.R.S.§18-3-504).
Chafee staff will screen aftercare youth for at risk of sex trafficking-using a State approved sex trafficking screening tool.
The tool is designed to identify who may be at risk for sex trafficking based on knowledge that the county and/or collateral
contacts may have about the aftercare youth.This tool does not require an interview with the youth.The screen will be
staffed with a manager to determine level of need and if it meets mandated reporter requirements.Chafee staff will also
utilize this tool if they receive a direct report from youth or collateral contacts.
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2)Describe the county's reporting procedure including who from the county program will make the report to law
enforcement and to which law enforcement agency this report will be made. If the county provides CFCIP services
through an independent contractor,include the procedure for how the contractor will notify the county and how
the county will ensure a report is made to law enforcement.
The Chafee worker will report suspicions to local law enforcement.
3)Identify what information will be presented in the report to law enforcement.
Chafee will provide information regarding concerns of safety to the youth.Chafee will report any concerning comments
that the youth have reported to said workers.
4)Detail how and what will be documented in Trails about the report law enforcement.
Youth Programs Case Managers will create a record of the contact in the Trails system.
5)Discuss how your program will mitigate the potential effect of reporting youth to law enforcement and the
impact that may have on the professional relationship.
The Chafee worker will notify all aftercare youth of the mandated requirements prior to the assessment process.The
Chafee worker will advise all youth that strong information is required to make a report to local law enforcement.The
Chafee worker will determine individualized services needed for each aftercare youth and ensure that the aftercare youth is
involved in determining the Chafee staff are expected to attend all relevant trainings possible through various entities to
enhance skills and knowledge of how to best assist the participant that are served.The Chafee team will facilitate a training
to caseworkers to engage with their youth age 14-21 to develop IL Plans and ETP,self-sufficiency budget and how to do the
Ansel Casey assessment.This training will be conducted a few times a year to further emphasis the importance of staying
up on the planning with young people for their success.services and the necessary next steps.
6. Training and Program Support
A. Describe the training needs of staff in your program,ways in which your county will help staff develop skills to
more effectively work with youth and young adults,and gaps in training opportunities offered through the
Child Welfare Training System and in the community.
Chafee staff are expected to attend all relevant trainings possible through various entities to enhance skills and knowledge
of how to best assist the participant that are served.The Chafee team will facilitate a training to caseworkers to engage
with their youth age 14-21 to develop IL Plans and ETP,self-sufficiency budget and how to do the Ansel Casey assessment.
This training will be conducted a few times a year to further emphasis the importance of staying up on the planning with
young people for their success.
7. Program Reporting
A. Describe in bulleted detail how your county will engage foster parents and caseworkers to ensure full
documentation of all independent living skill activities in Trails.
Population#1:County staff and foster parents will be trained on how to create an IL plan and the
usefulness of completing the Ansel Casey assessment with all youth required. Information is documented
in the youth's case file,during court reviews,foster care reviews,and in the Trails system.
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Population#2:County staff and foster parents will be trained on how to create an IL plan and the
usefulness of completing the Ansel Casey assessment with all youth required. Information is documented
in the youth's case file,during court reviews,foster care reviews,and in the Trails system.
B. Describe ways in which your county and program will support efforts to contact youth participating in National
Youth in Transition Database(NYTD)surveys.
A Youth Programs Case Manager will provide education to caseworkers,foster families and youth to ensure
awareness of the NYTD requirements and benefits of participation after emancipation.While the youth is still
in the care of the Department caseworkers and Youth Programs Case Manager w will contact individuals to
have them complete the information either on their own or with the assistance of a supportive other.If the
youth is no longer in the custody of the department Youth Programs Case Manager will attempt to contact
eligible youth from their last known contact information(phone,e-mail and mailing address).
CHAFEE PROGRAM
REGIONAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Date:
This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)is between County(Host County)and County(Partnering County)
regarding the provision of Chafee program services.
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This MOU is entered into in order to clarify and define the roles and responsibilities for each County(listed above)in order
to meet the requirements of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) regarding Regional County agreements
for service delivery to CFCIP participants.
It is the intent that by entering into this agreement that County(Host County) and County (Partnering County)
mutually agree to adhere to State and Federal statutes and policies that apply to the CFCIP program.
General Provisions:
1. It is expected that the Directors(or Director's designee)from both the Host County and the Partnering County sign
this MOU.
2. It is expected that both Counties entering this agreement shall be responsible to communicate and coordinate
with each other regarding case referral and to provide each other with pertinent information regarding the child
and any other issues deemed necessary for effective and constructive service delivery.
3. The Host County shall be responsible for Trails documentation.
4. The Host County is responsible for providing funds for a Chafee participant being served by the Host County.
5. The Host County shall be responsible for documenting and tracking the Chafee funds disbursed and such funds
shall be reflected in the Host County's annual reporting.
6. The Host County shall be responsible for expending funds per CFCIP and Federal guidelines, documentation of
expenditures and reporting the annual expenditures in annual reports.
7. The Host County shall be responsible for compiling the annual individual data reports and submit them to the
Chafee Program Coordinator.
8. The writing and revision of Youth Transition Plans shall include the Chafee participant; care providers, and both
the Host County and the Partnering County.
9. The Host County will agree to update the partnering County by use of Trails entry.
10. The Host County will provide any Chafee services determined necessary by the initial assessment in accordance
with CFCIP regulations.
11. The Host County is responsible for initial follow up reports.
12. The Host County will inform the Partnering County of case closure through written documentation and will close
the Independent Living case in Trails.
13. The Host County is responsible for providing a copy of the annual County Collaborative Chafee Plan to the
Partnering County upon plan approval and ensures that expenditures are allowable costs.
Specific Provisions:
1. Please list specific services to be provided by the Host County:
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2. Financial agreements: The Host County receives a total regional award of$ for the County Collaborative
Chafee Plan submitted by the Host and Partnering Counties to the Division of Child Welfare. This award
includes an amount of $ available for Chafee services to be provided to Chafee eligible youth from the
Partnering County and for which referral is made to the Host County by the Partnering County requesting
services.Any funds not expended by August 31st shall be expended at the discretion of the Host County.
Chafee funds shall be used in accordance with Federal guidelines in Public Law 106-169 and 2 C.F.R.Part 200,and per
federal statute Title IV-E of the Social Security Act at Section 477.
Signatures:
County,Host Collaborative County
Director(or Director's designee)
Administrator
Chafee Supervisor
Chafee Caseworker
County, Partner Collaborative County
Director(or Director's designee)
Administrator
Chafee Supervisor
Chafee Caseworker
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
ABOUT THE AWARD AND SUB-RECIPIENT DETERMINATION
Per the Uniform Administrative Requirements for grants and agreements at 2 CFR Part 200, DCW is required to notify
funding recipients about the source of federal funds and about whether the recipient is considered a vendor or a sub-
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recipient of those federal funds.County recipients of Chafee Independent Living Awards are considered sub-recipients and
are subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 and the Uniform Administrative Requirements of 2 CFR Part 200(formerly
OMB Circulars A-87,A-122,and A-133).
About the Award:
October 1,2018—September
Federal Award Identification Number: CAN—2019,G994415,ACF Federal Award Date: 30,2020
Total Amount of
Federal Award CFDA 4: 93.674 Federal Award: $1,648,977
US Department of Health and Colorado Department of Human
Human Services,Administration for Services,Division of Child
Awarding Agency: Children&Families Pass-through Entity: Welfare
John H.Chafee Foster Care Independence(Chafee ILP)Program under Title IV-E of the Social
Award Description: Security Act(42 U.S.C.677 et.Seq.).
Derek Blake,Chafee Program Coordinator
Awarding Agency Contact Information: 303-866-5995/Derek.BlakePState.co.us
Indirect cost rate for the Federal
award(including if the de minimis rate
is charged per 2 CFR§200.414 Indirect CDHS uses an actual cost allocation model to assess indirect costs.The budget exhibit outlines any
(F&A)costs). indirect costs assumed by the sub-recipient.0%of this award is R&D.
The tentative Federal Fiscal Year 2020 award for each county is shown in Attachment 1.This is for planning purposes only
and should be treated as an estimate.Only county programs that received CFCIP funds in FFY 2019 are listed.The actual
award may increase or decrease.
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FINANCIAL PRE-AWARD QUESTIONNAIRE
Per 2 CFR Part 200,effective July 1,2015,DCW is also required to conduct a financial risk assessment for all sub-recipients
prior to awarding grant funds.Counties must complete and submit this financial pre-award questionnaire and submit it
along with their county plan.
Name of organization: Weld County Government
Name and title of person completing this form: Karina Amaya,Employment&Training Manager
1) Please complete the following table(adding lines as necessary)or attach your own document detailing your
organization's current sources of funding for services for the Chafee-eligible population(including CDHS grants).
Provide the funding agency,the program name,the types of funds(i.e.,Federal,State,local, private,etc.),and the
contract/award budget amount:
Grantor Contract/Award Contract/Award
Agency Type of Funds Program Budget Amount Period
CFCIP CFCIP CFCIP $63,822 2019-2020
2) Describe your experience managing similar awards.You may use the table below as needed.
Program Granting
Name Program Dates Program Description Agency Amount
CFCIP 2018-2019 CFCIP CFCIP 77,997-
CFCIP 2017-2018 CFCIP CFCIP 77,997
CFCIP 2016-2017 CFCIP CFCIP 91,761
CFCIP 2015-2016 CFCIP CFCIP 99,488
3) For the accounting/fiscal FTE assigned to this project,provide their name,title,and how long they have worked for your
organization in their current role.Identify the person that is in charge of maintaining your accounting and financial records
for this project and provide a brief description of their accounting experience and qualifications.Identify any new
accounting personnel assigned to this project within the previous 12 months,and whether any of your accounting systems
have changed within the previous 12 months.
Leonard Bottorff,Fiscal Manager
4) Does your organization receive an annual financial statement audit under:
• The Single Audit Act/OMB Circular A-133(Government Auditing Standards)YES OR
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards(GAAS)
• Click here for more information on audit requirements for sub-recipients.
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if ves please provide a copy(electronic preferred)or link to your most recent audit report and STOP HERE AND SIGN/DATE
BELOW.
IF NO,PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE REMAINING QUESTIONS AND SIGN/DATE BELOW.
5) Are your organization's financial records maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP)?_
6) Are accounting records supported by original documentation specific to contracting with your vendors?
7) What controls are followed to ensure all of the following:
a) The reasonableness of cost;
b) The aliowability of costs;
c) The allocabillty of costs to a contract?
8) Do you have available accounting policies and procedures to review?If not,please describe your organization's overall
fiscal controls and structure to sufficiently:
a) Permit the preparation of financial statements.
b) Allow the organization's staff,In the normal course of performing their assigned functions,to prevent or detect
misstatements in financial reporting or the loss of assets in a timely manner.
c) Compare the budget to actual expenditures.
Please Sign and Date Below:
Signatur Date
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
All counties who submit a plan are required to submit a plan budget and budget justification using the attached budget
form.This form is the same as last year application,but see additional information below:
1. The Division of Child Welfare(DCW)has estimated county awards for federal fiscal year(FFY)19.
Counties should use the tentative FFY19 county awards table to formulate their budget for FFY19.
2. The budget categories and level of justification required are more closely aligned with standard federal grant budget
categories and justification requirements.
The budget and justification break out personnel,supplies and operating,travel,and indirect expenditures from the
standard Chafee activities.Accordingly,please use the budget form to describe how the categorical costs are derived.
In the"description"field discuss the necessity,reasonableness,and allocation of the proposed costs.Calculations
should include estimation methods,quantities,unit costs,and other similar quantitative detail sufficient for the
calculation to be duplicated.
For example:Telephone costs.Average cost is$40 per month per staff.Two 0.5 FTE staff are assigned for 12
months.$40 x 2 x 12 x 0.5=$480.
3. DCW is requesting additional information about the additional funds that are utilized in meeting the needs for serving
the Chafee population.
In addition to knowing the planned use for your Chafee award,DCW is interested in knowing the actual total cost of
serving the Chafee-eligible population,above and beyond what the Chafee grant is able to cover. Please include all of
the costs of serving the Chafee population,and indicate in the appropriate column whether that cost is traditionally
covered by Chafee or by another county funding source.DCW will not assume that the non-Chafee costs are match for
the CFCIP funding.
Please use the following categories and guidelines for preparing the budget and budget justification form.If applicable,
please review the guidance under'Host Counties'.This form was designed to make automatic calculations.However, it is
your responsibility to DOUBLE CHECK ALL CALCULATIONS to ensure accuracy before submitting your final application.
Personnel-CFMS—Program Code E010,Function Code 2850
Description:Costs of employee salaries/wages and benefits. If CFCIP is not funding 100%of the cost,please provide
information about the other funding sources you are using and whether those are a part of your CFCIP match.
Justification:Indicate information for each employee for whom CFCIP funding is proposed in whole or in part. For each staff
person,provide their title,monthly salary/wages/rates,monthly fringe/benefits costs,time commitment to the project as a
percentage or full-time equivalent,and time commitment to the project in months per year.Do not include the costs of
consultants or personnel costs of delegate agencies,unless otherwise indicated.
If CFCIP is not funding 100%of the position,please provide information about the other funding sources you are using.
Example personnel line items include:
Chafee Coordinator:Direct program time associated with providing leadership to the program.
Adolescent caseworker*:
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Administrative staff:Administrative support positions such as a receptionist,administrative assistant or program
assistant,general clerical help,temporary help,etc.
*Federal IV-E requires a 20%match for the state/county programs to access Independent Living Funds.To meet the match
requirement the county should code adolescent caseworkers currently reported in CFMS as(Program Code 3200,Function
Code 1210)to an 80/20(Program Code E050,Function Code 2875).
Supplies&Operating—CFMS—Program Code E010,Function Code 2850
Description:Costs of operating the program and of tangible personal property other than that included in the"Other"or
"Indirect"categories. Such costs,where applicable and appropriate,may include but are not limited to:insurance,food,
space and equipment rentals,printing and publication,computer use,training costs such as tuition and stipends,staff
development costs,and administrative costs.This used to be included in the`Personnel'budget category,which distorted
budget projections for persomel.If CFCIP is not funding 100%of the cost,please provide information about the other
funding sources you are using,and whether those are a part of your CFCIP match.
Justification:Specify general categories of supplies and operating expenses.Show computations and provide other
information that supports the amount requested.
Travel-CFMS-Program Code E010,Function Code 2850
Description:Costs of employee's project-related travel(This item does not include costs of consultant travel).This used to
be included in the`Personnel'budget category,which distorted budget projections for personnel.If CFCIP is not funding
100%of the cost,please provide information about the other funding sources you are using,and whether those are a part
of your CFCIP match.
Justification:For each type of trip show:the purpose,the duration,per diem,mileage allowances,and other transportation
costs and subsistence allowances.
Room and Board Reimbursement—CFMS—Program Code E010,Function Code 2810
Description: Reimbursement for room and board is available to young adults,ages 18-21,who emancipated from foster
care on or after their 18th birthday. Room and board are defined as rent,rental deposits,furniture,and household start-up
items.No more than 30%of your total award may be spent for room and board.If CFCIP is not funding 100%of the cost,
please provide information about the other funding sources you are using,and whether those are a part of your CFCIP
match.
Justification:Indicate the number of young adults for whom reimbursement is to be provided,the estimated rate of
reimbursement,the quantity,and the percent that will be billed to Chafee.If CFCIP is not funding 100%of the cost,please
provide information about the other funding sources you are using,and whether those are a part of your CFCIP match.
Purchase of Service Contracts—CFMS—Program Code E010,Function Code 2850
Description:Indicate information for each specific provider from whom CFCIP services are proposed to be purchased.The
definition of`purchase of service contracts'is found in 12 CCR 2509-1(Volume 7.607). If CFCIP is not funding 100%of the
cost,please provide information about the other funding sources you are using,and whether those are a part of your CFCIP
match.
Justification:The justification shall include the provider's name,the description of services provided,the rate of services,
the quantity of services,and the percent of the cost assigned to Chafee.The description field shall describe the solicitation
method for all known or anticipated purchase of service contracts greater than$10,000.
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Youth Direct Service-CFMS-Program Code E010,Function Code 2850
Description: Youth Direct Services shall be used according to federal guidelines[SSA Section 477(d)(1)]as incentives for
completing goals in the plan for transition to independent living.It should include other expenditures that will assist Chafee
youth to emancipate and when no other funding sources exist.This may not be used for Room and Board.If CFCIP is not
funding 100%of the cost,please provide information about the other funding sources you are using,and whether those are
a part of your CFCIP match.
Justification:The justification shall include the provider's name,the description of services provided,the rate of services,
the quantity of services,and the percent of the cost assigned to Chafee.
Host County/Other—CFMS—Program Code E010,Function Code 2810
Description:If you are a host county or the fiscal agent for a county,provide details for how much is being requested for
each hosted county,including a description of the services offered and details about the calculation methodology.
Also,use this section to indicate any other types of services your CFCIP program will provide.If CFCIP is not funding 100%of
the cost,please provide information about the other funding sources you are using,and whether those are a part of your
CFCIP match.
Justification:Provide computations,a narrative description and a justification for each cost under this category.
Indirect Charges
Description:Indirect costs are those that have been incurred for common or joint purposes.These costs benefit more than
one cost objective and cannot be readily identified with a particular final cost objective without effort disproportionate to
the results achieved.After direct costs have been determined and assigned directly to federal awards and other activities as
appropriate,indirect costs are those remaining to be allocated to benefited cost objectives.A cost may not be allocated to a
federal award as an indirect cost if any other cost incurred for the same purpose,in like circumstances,has been assigned
to a federal award as a direct cost.
Justification:Describe your indirect rate or allocation methodology,including whether that methodology has been
approved by the federal government and whether it has changed with the introduction of 2 CFR Part 200,Appendix VII
(Uniform Administrative Guidance for Grants and Cooperative Agreements,States and Local Government Indirect Cost
Proposals).
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
Attachment 1
PROJECTED FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020 COUNTY FUNDING TABLE
County Amount
Adams $ 119, 351
Arapahoe $ 109, 959
Boulder $71, 545
Broomfield $ 11, 989
Delta $9, 940
Denver $ 198, 650
El Paso $261,477
Fremont $47, 714
Garfield $ 10,594
Jefferson $91,302
La Plata $26, 303
Larimer $77,876
Mesa $88,893
Moffat $4,519
Montrose $ 14, 856
Pueblo $86,383
Weld $63,822
Balance of State $25/000
TOTAL $ 1,320, 174
These funding amounts are tentative and shall be treated as an estimate for budgeting purposes only. If your county is not
listed, you do not need to complete a plan unless you would like to apply for Chafee Program funds for FFY20.
If you have a need for Chafee funds but do not wish to apply for full funding, please review the Balance of State application
process which can be found in the Informational Memorandum titled Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Services
Plan 2019-2020 Planning Package Due on September 15, 2019 ( IM-CW_2019-xxxx ) . The memo can be found on the Memo
Website ( https ://sites, google . com/a/state .co. us/cdhs-memo-series/home ) .
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Entity Information
Entity Name k Entity ID* ❑New Entity?
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN aG0D03650
SERVICES
Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM(CFCIP) 3139
RAN AND BUDGET SFY20
Contract Lead* Requires Board Approval
Contract Status CULLINTA YES
CTB REVIEW
Contract Lead Email Department Project it
cullinta@coweldco.us
Contract Description*
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM(CFC1P)PLAN SF`(2019-20. IF APPROVED,THE PLAN WILL BE
ADMINISTERED IN CONFORMITY WITH ITS PROVISIONS AND THE PROVISIONS OF STATE DEPARTMENT RULES AND PLAN
REQUIREMENTS.
Contract Description 2
Contract Type* P r;:.rtment Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
GRANT HUMAN SERVICES Date* 09/28/2019
10/0212019
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$63 822.00 CM- Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
HumanServices@weldgov.com NO
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NO I r rtment H Email Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included?
CM-HumanServices-
Automatic Renewal DeptHead@weldgovcom
County Attorney
Grant GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
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COUNTY,ATTORN EY@V5,ELD
GOV.COM
If this is a ren k. enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract Its
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Contract Dates
Effective Date Review Date'" Renewal Date
0810112020
Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date*
09130/'2020
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Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
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JUDY GR1EGO BARB CONNOLLY KARIN MCDOUGAL
OR Approved Date Finance Appr• # Date Legal Counsel ro. d Date
10/01/2019 10/01/2019 10101/20/9
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