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Youth Es Families
Division o€ Child Welfare
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Number of youth waitlisted at least iya Number of waitlisted youth who did NOT
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Number of incomplete referrals at the end of the
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=made to ident:ifyilind engage ee-eligible youth in your county:
Now County caseworkers invite Chafee workers=ts Family engagement Meetings, Team Decision Making Wefts,
"ermanency Round Tables, and case meetings to assist in identifying when/if youth are eligible for Chafee services. We
also utilize the Adolescent Care ExceptionsExceptionS ti.eport, monthly administrative review list, TRAILS! Crystal Reports, w d
referrals from Community partners, fos*, aid group home parents.
Targeted Service Ttelfiter'y:
According to the Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Chapin Hall,
2011), the functioning for former foster youth may be generally described in terms of subgroups
(Accelerated Adults, Struggling Parents, Emerging Adults, and Opportunity Youth) and characteristics
that provide general insights into their specific needs and the potential services they will need. These
types may be dynamic but may be used as a guide for programming, Every youth's needs are unique
and are to be addressed on an individualized basis. In the annual plan your program was asked to
identify how it would serve the unique needs of each subgroup. The characteristics of each subgroup
have been provided.
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Accelerated Adults (36.3%)
describe wa s our ro' rein met the uniewe* a each
Most likely to live on their own
in stable housing
One-third experience homeless
Likely to have a high school
diploma
Most likely to attend college
Most likely to be employed
Low rate of criminal
convictions
One-third receive food stamps
Two-thirds are female
• Weld County Chafee Workers work with youth on an individual basis, with
emphasized focus on budgeting, securing stable housing, and; stable
employment (if needed).
Weld County Chafee W€ ers continue utilizing the independentLiving.
Plan created with the youiK and their permanent ectpotaionsto ftt iaself
sufficiency
• Refer to PUP Voucher and other housing authority pro
• Refer to WIOA, AmeriCorps, Vocational Rehabilitation, Community
Partnerships, United Way of Weld County, ARC, Goodwill, and Educational
Opporttutity Center, local community collpges::and universities, vocational
train -lug programs.
• Refeito Special Economic Assistance programs, sChelnrship programs,
Education and Training Voucher (ETV), and PAS -A.
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Struggling Parents (25.2%)
vta3?s your program met the rtntgue negfs pf each youth type)
• Weld County Chafee Workers provide youth with individualized and
tailored, comprehensive, hands on, incentivized interventions and supports --
including: a comprehensive assessment that identifies strengths and deficits
related to appropriate independent living skills sets and a specific Transition
Plan that guides the youth, their family, and their support team towards
meeting the unique needs of each individual.
Refer to FUP`Voucher and other housing authority programs.
Refer to WIOA, AmeriCorps, Vocational Rehabilitation, Community
Partnerships, United Way of Weld County, ARC, Goodwill, and Educational
Opportunity Center, local community colleges and universities, vocational
training, programs.
Refer to Special Economic AssistaneeprefigantS,Assistance scholarsh
Education and Training Voucher (ETV), and FASFA.
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Ennerginglkatfts
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ost likely to live with family
ter riends
Least likely to be -homeless
feast likely to be married
lust likely.to have a child
most likely to have strong
social supports
Likely to have finished high
school and have at least some
college
High rate of employment
Lowest rate of criminal
convictions
Over half are male
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Weld County Cbafee Workers provide eligible youth withi
and tailored, comprehensive, hands on, incentivizedlterve
support
A comprehensive rise
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p ida ttg trengdpr otdi deficits eiito
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appropriate independenlifniagskili
A youth specific Transition Plan that guides the youth arm! the r ,support team
towards meeting the unique needs of each youth, to prepare i a for
successful emancipation and adult self-sufficiency.
Refer to FUP Voucher and other housing AtuthcriV pri
*' Refer: to eWI0A, AmeriCorps, Vocational Rehabilitation, Co t 't °
Partnerships, United Way of Weld County, ARC, Goodwill, and idditaticinal
Opportunity Center, local community colleges and universities, voc * ai
training programs.
Aden to Special Economic Assistance programs, sehnlarshlp PrOgrams
Education and Training Voucher (ETV), and FASFA.
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T'OmM:ea Una Troubling (17.5%)
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Weldr cr tty Chat Workere Provide eligii *MA tirtih traitlivalited
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Progress: `1' goal waStOttferthtytat. 100% of moiled Chs&e youth govtinuing I'T- gh
School, atten�rt1S &Wtl litag, 10. working on thhir'G through various a °A.UED
. County tontirtklee ib wit; with Wit)*datit WW1 Co tty CollegealloUtionai
niversites to inc.-fosse the motto- r ofyoath who Ontakillate in programs. Chafed staff
la provide information on Aid at wan • tollew opportunitios through the
Opportunity Center (E0 .to Imes youth'*a�enss,,of i at On option$,:avaiwe.
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Goal #2# Employment lity: 50% of appropriate Weld County Chafee youth will be -gars y
employed, either full or part=time by the time they turn 21.
Objective A: Pre -e r ployment skills: Chafe* youth will del Irate that they have the technical ability to
apply for a jb ,search ,online forjohsa0 submit applications for a job.
Objective B: Post -employment skills- Chafee youth will demonstrate that they have a strong work ethic
by showing up to work on time, :ngtollJing its to miss sdieduied shifts, bed on time to work and not
quitting their job.
Objective C MoneyManagement Chafee youth wills Ve at least 80% elOoth pay check. B
youth turns 21, thoe is have 3000-$,4000 in savings.
Pr a al was et for the. year. Of the enrolled youth that are appropriate for empl
51 yrnent status of either Part Time, Full Time, or in job placements through the
ceri, % the employed youth were working Part Time hours, typically over the weeke
wile** I'irschool schedule and extracurricular activities allowed. Those employed atte
maintain a budget of at least 80% saved from their income depending on hours worked and expenses
the rata have ' le all - rsona.l.
Goal #3: Permanent Connections- 7 o Chafee youth will have permanent connecjs on which to
turn to in a time of need or crisis before they turn 21.
Objective A: Reconnecting or staying connected- Chafee youth will stay
supports, or itclOtairedAnd appropriate, reconnect with family su;Fi ports.
Objective B: Bijilding Community Supports- Chafe youth will know how to access uch a the
health department, food bank, social services and the hospital before they turn 21.
Objective C: When invited, Chafes workers will attend MT's, FTM's and staffing for Chafee youth 75
t2 e time in an effort to learn who possible permanent connections are for the youth and to promote . the
aintenance of those l t 11S with the youth.
Progress: This goal was met for the year. Weld County Chafee continues to attendlut li e `earrt
Decision Meetings, Monthly Staffings, Family Team meetings, Youth Voices Meetings, Permanency
Roundtables, Youth Connection. Scale tool, and the Chafee Independent Living Plan to assist youth
with identifying, creating, and maintaining permanent connections.Weld County Chafee encourages
youth to include people within their biological circle as well as outside of their bioloal cle
(friends, colleagues, professionals, etc.). Weld County Chafee has also been working with the youth in
groups anti an individual basis to gain knowledge on local community supports they c °recess
currentl • e fu
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Pro ram Accomplishments: (Brteny highlight your program's key accomplishments)
Weld County continues to work on rebuilding the Chafee program and the collaborative relationships
the program utilizes. Weld County has been working diligently on facilitating relationships with inter-
governmental and external programs such as Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA),
RITE program through United Way of Weld County, and Pathways to Success of Shiloh House.
Weld County continues with community outreach to develop/strengthen relationships with community
organizations, such as, the School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP), Workforce. Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA), and other local businesses for workshop opportunities and job placements
for program youth.
Weld County continues to refer eligible youth for the Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher, with
several on the PUP waitlist.
Weld County continues outreach to other county caseworkers with youth placed In Weld County for
program referrals and as such have increased the program caseload of enrolled youth. Weld County
staff have also been presenting the Chafee program to professional group s such as Youth Net and
Communi Transition Team CTT).
Success Stories: (Briefly share some of your program's successes)
Weld County had 5 enrolled youth attend the 2017 Celebration of Educational Excellence for
graduating with their High School Diploma or GED. 3 of the 5 -graduating youth enrolled to attend
their first year of college (2 youth attending 4yr University's; 1 youth attending a 2yr Community
College out-of-state).
Weld County had several young people receive scholarship funding for college. One youth received
the Helen McLoraine Scholarship for Foster Caw aad Emancipating Youth; One youth received the
Helen McLoraine Opportunity Scholarship; all youth attending college successfully applied for and
received Education and. Training Voucher (ETV) funds.
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Outcome Areas; lrie. yhighlightways in w
addressed ea
E
Peditianent Connections.
Chafee workers provide monthly independent living wars. Workshop topics cover different
independent living skills that include, but are not limited , 3developing and maintaining healthy
relationships/connections.
Chafee also works with foster parents, adoptive parents, youth, placement staff, caseworkers, and
kinship providers to help educate and advocate the importance of youth maintaining these connections.
Chafee workers participate in Team Decision Meetings, Family Team Meetings, Yo [th "Voices"
Permanency Round Tables, Permanency Round Tables, monthly staffings, and Foster Care Reviews.
Knowledge gained from these meetings help develop a plan regarding a youth emancipating from care
and who their connections are to set youth tip for success.
Chafee workers may work with youth who meet requirements for Adoption or Relative Guardianship
Assistance, and entered Relative Guardianship on or after age sixteen to support those permanent
relationships so that you ;h have a strong foundation that imams them for eventual emancipation and
self-sufficiency.
Estimated # of Youth Connection Scales completed with participants: 5
Wellness. (phydkal, dental, mental, behavioral, sexual, relational, etc)
Weld County wee workers continue to utilize aces offer: by the Public Health Department and
youth are connected with the services provided {if/when needed). This also includes services for
mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, often received through North Range Behavioral 1-Icaith
(NRI3H).
Chafee workers include programming provided by Public Health in independent living groups, monthly
workshops, and individually with youth as directed by participant need.
Chafee continues to collaborate with caseworke-srs;.r parents, youth, and kinship providers 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
successfull
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Housing: .
'Weld County Chafee has been referring youth to theFamily Unification Program (F1JP) through the
RITE program/North Range Behavioral Health and have maintained a close working relationship with
the agencies. Referrals for housing are also made to the Housing Authority, Catholic Charities and to
the Department of Housing for financial assistance if needed. Referrals to available grant fune also
made for youth requiring basic items they may need when moving into their own housing.
Chafee schedules workshops that cover housing which often include information regarding leases,
associated fees, deposits, and good landlord/tenant relationships. Chafee also will talk with and tour
local apartment complexes. This helps the youth have realistic expectations on housing as well as
having an expert to answer their housing questions.
How many participants were in one of these categories on the last day of the period
service while receiving CFCIP services?
Lease 2
Rent or 2
Own
Runaway
Education:
Weld County Chafee entourage and support Chafee youth's relationships with secondary educators to
help facilitate successful completion of their High School Diploma or HSE Program. Chafee workers
also connect youth to appropriate educational services offered in the community such as: transitional
education programming, tutoring through AIMS, UNC, and Rodarte Center, the GAP, alternative
schools, the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Job Corps, ail the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation.
Weld County participated in and supported youth participation in the Annual Celebration of
Educational Excellence as it is a positive celebration/reward of a youth's educational succ
dedication.
Chafee workers use their alliance with youth to promote the importance of post-secon edueatitat
and/or training by helping youth research employment opportunities and the requirements form.
Youth are assisted in visiting post -secondary education/training alternatives, facilitating meetings with
faculty, or counselors. Chafee also refers youth to services that help them go through and fill out the
FAFSA application as well as college and scholarship applications.
How many participants were enrolled in or
attended each of these educational programs. 41.
any point d tlieireportinperiod?
High School 26 2 -Year College
GED Classes 4 -Year College
Vocational
School
0
G,
Vocational 0
Certificate/Li
cense
How many participants receive
certification during the period`
-a dig a or
High School 4 Associate's
Diploma Degree
Bachelor's
Degree
Higher
Degree
0
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p`1
riefly highlight ways in which your program addressed this outcome area)
eid -County Ch fee works Mitt youth in groups and on an individual basis on preparing and looking
fore _plo ent. Youth are provided information regarding pre -employment processes, interviewing,
job seeking _skills, and post -employment support.
Chafee also collaborates with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and School to
Work Alliance Program (SWAP) by referring youth for further employment assistance as well as job
placements for work experience to build their resume.
How many particip employed 4 How many participants received 4
full -tip?
I -low many participats were employed
f art -time?
services through a local workforce
center?
How many participants participated in
an internship or apprenticeship?
ex Trafficking Reporting Procedure for Adult Participants: (Briefly highlight how your program inwlemented this aspect of
annual plan)
When the county department of human or social services has reason to believe an aftercare youth (that
no longer have an open child welfare case and are 18-21 years of age) is, or at risk of being, a victim of
sex trafficking the county shall:
1)Screen the child/youth for risk of sex trafficking using a State approved sex trafficking screen;:.
2)Report immediately, and no later than twenty-four (24) hours from when the county department.
becomes aware, to the local law enforcement agency. The county shall report the information provided
from the direct report and/or with information as to the concerns identified in the State approved sex
trafficking screen tool; and,
3)Document the details of the report to law enforcement in the State automated case management
system
*The reporting reporting procdure was created an implemented into Weld County Chafee's plan by
collaborating with otir local law enforcement agency to enable the most effective reporting method for
Weld County Chafee staff *'
any reports were made to local law enforcemnt? 0
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CO b -, ion: (Address new collaborative efforts, partnerships and activities, or changes to existinngpartnerships .that were developed or
occurred daring the period)
Inter-Govertiniontal Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts:
Weld County Chafee works with inter -department programs such as: Assistance Payments Division,
Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), Employment Services, Public Health, Weld County Courts,
TIGHT, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to help meet the needs of Chafee
participants.
Not -For -Profit Community Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts:
Weld County Chafee continues to collaborate with several Not -For -Profit agencies including:
program through United Way of Weld County, Colorado Dream Makers, Catholic Charities, Turn
Around Bikes, School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP), and North Range Behavioral Health. These
community collaborations ensure our youth have connections for Independent Living Skills,
employment assistance/coaching, housing resources including vouchers, transportation, and services
for mental health and/or substance abuse.
Faith -Based Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts:
Weld County refer youth to faith based services on an as requested basis.
Business and For -Profit Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts:
Weld County Chafee has built and maintained relationships with local business owners. Our progra+
partners with these businesses to provide our monthly workshops. Some of these businesses include:
banks/credit unions, Certified Personal Accountants (taxes), local apartment complex managements,
local car dealerships, and our local hospitals.
Weld County Chafee strives to build these relationships based off the knowledge that the youth have
expressed interest in learning as well as information that is asked on our Chafee IL Assessment. By
building these relationships we are showing the youth life skills that they will use on a daily basis and
that they have permanent connections that are in the community.
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Youth Involvement in Agency Im 1 saint and PIani ng Efforts
Does your program run or have connection`to a local Youth Advisory Board (YAB)? Yes ( f No / 1
Narne of YAB
YAB Coordinator Name:
Title:
Email:
Pharr.'
Briefly describe ways in which young people have been includatin and influenced program
improvement, police,: and planning during this period:
Youth continue to be btvited and encouraged tq participate in planning reviews such. as: Team Decision
Meetings, Family Team Meetings, Permanency Round Tables, Youth Voices RouncrTibles, and
monthly meetings/staffings. By being part of these meetings youth are able to provide information and
ideas from'their perspective regarding interventions that have or have not worked well for them and
what their,goals/plane moving 1x vard.
Program m Support: (Andress trainintidndiedknfeatassistaneoknarpiogrant received and future framing needs)
Trainng ; ethnical Assistan. _
Weld County Chafee workers attend all relevant trainings, as -possible, either -Offered through Weld
County -or Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) to refresh or gain knowledge of how
Chafee workers can best aid the youth served in the program, as well as to maintain their caseworker
certification. Chafee workers are trained in the Partnering for Safety model.
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Training/Technical Assistance Needs:
Chafee workers will continue to attend relevant trainings to enhance skills and broaden knowledge in
order to provide the best service for the youth served.
Evaluation and Quality Assurance: (Briqflyadckess any local program evaluation and quality assurance ctivities)
Local program evaluation and quality assurance activities:
Weld County Chafee has implemented several checks and balances within the
parties from management down are on the same page for the process.
Thereve.glouble checks on all fiscal items and decisions.
These i
markagement review of all documents created or re'i. e4.
Layers ofagreement from management and Chafee staff on all new processes.
to ensure all
Weld County staff have met with other County staff and pros to ensure comprehensive knowledge
of services.
Chafee std have established and continued to enhance relationships with Community Partners.
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am Staff:
Administrator Name:
Title:
Email:
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-f abrielle Arreolla
Permanency Manager
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Chafee Supervisor Name
Title:
Email:
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Melly Krause
Permanency Supervisor
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Worker Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
Dean. Jacoby
Chaff Consultant
jacobydx@co.weldo . ,
970-400442.,
Worker Na
Maitri Day
Title:
Chafee Consultant
Email:
daymxmaiko. ca.us
Phone:
9111-00-6280
Administrator Name:
Heather Walker
Title:
C W Divisitt, or
WalkerHD
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Worker Name:
Title:
Ena
Phone:
Worker Name:
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A-outvoting=Contact Name:
Title:
Emdr
Phone:
Who should Mire program referrals be directed to? Kelly Krause
Judy A. Griego, Director
02/31/201g2
Date
Print name
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