HomeMy WebLinkAbout20163224.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL SECTION 2.000, HUMAN
SERVICES DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with Revisions to Section 2.000, Human
Services Division Policies and Procedures, specifically Section 2.304, Training of County Certified
Foster Care Homes and Kinship Certified Homes, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revisions, 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, ex -officio Board of Human Services, that the Revisions to Section 2.000,
Human Services Division Policies and Procedures, specifically Section 2.304, Training of County
Certified Foster Care Homes and Kinship Certified Homes, be and hereby are, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 17th day of October, A.D., 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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County Attorney
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Mike Freeman, Chair
Sean P. Conw y, Pro-Tem
Julie A. Co ad
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Steve Moreno
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2016-3224
HR0087
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 6, 2016
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE:
Revision of the Human Services Policies and Guidelines,
Section 2.304, Training of County Certified Foster
Care Homes, Kinship Certified Homes, and Weld County
Sponsored Group Homes
Please review the following and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing these
items on the Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of the Revision of the Human Services Policies and Guidelines, Section 2.304,
Training of County Certified Foster Care Homes, Kinship Certified Homes, and Weld County
Sponsored Group Homes (Attachment). This is a policy human Services follows for training
requirements for County Certified Foster Care Homes, Kinship Homes and County Sponsored Group
Homes. There are no significant changes to the policy, but they provide additional clarification and updated
training requirements. These policies were reviewed by Heather Walker, Child Welfare Division Head and
Linda Goff, Assistant County Attorney.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these Procedures.
Sean Conway
Steve Moreno
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Mike Freeman
Julie Cozad
Approve Request
BOCC Agenda Work Session
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Pass -Around Memorandum; September 6, 2016 (Not in CMS) Page 1
Department of Human Services Policies and Guidelines
2.304 Training of County Certified Foster Care Homes and Kinship Certified
Homes
Revised 10/10/16
2.304.1 Initial Training Requirements for Foster Homes
A. All certified Weld County foster homes will complete the required
training hours as stated in Colorado Department of Human Services;
Volume 7 - Rules and Regulations Manual, Section 7.500.
B. Initial certification of a Weld County foster home includes the
following steps;
1. Attend an initial orientation meeting offered by the Department
and complete the State approved foster care application.
2. Register for, attend and complete pre -service training offered by
the Department.
a. If a foster family completes pre -service training with
another agency, the foster family must provide the
following:
i. Certificate of completion including course title,
instructor name and date completed.
ii. Copy of the course curriculum, signed release of
information permitting Weld County Department of
Human Services to contact and speak with the
instructor(s) and/or request a recommendation by
the instructor.
b. The Department may require the foster family to participate
in the Department's pre -service training program in its
entirety or accept only a portion of the training completed
based on the selected agencies curriculum.
3. CPR and First Aid Training shall be completed by all caregivers,
over the age of 18 who reside in the home.
a. Foster home applicants will provide documentation that
Department of Human Services Policies and Guidelines
they are certified in CPR/First Aid.
b. Foster home applicants shall maintain their CPR/First Aid
certification while they are certified as a Weld County
foster family.
C. A home study will be completed and reviewed by the Department.
Based on the review and recommendations of the home study, the
Department may require a foster family to complete additional
training prior to certification approval.
D. The Foster Care Certification Specialist will review all documents to
ensure successful completion of certification requirements.
E. Completion of the requirements listed within this section does not
guarantee a foster home will be certified.
2.304.1 Annual Licensing Training Requirements
To maintain a certification, annual training hours are required to be completed in
accordance with the Colorado Department of Human Services; Volume 7 - Rules
and Regulations Manual, Section 7.708.
A. Weld County foster parents will complete a minimum of 20 hours of
training annually.
B. Annual training hours are to be completed within one year from the date
of certification /recertification.
C. Annual training shall be specific to the population of children in the foster
home.
D. The foster family, along with the Foster Care Coordinator (FCC) or
Foster Care Certification Specialist, will develop an Annual Training
Development Plan that will identify the foster family's training needs and
will include the following:
1. The Training Development Plan must be specific to each foster
family and their training and education needs.
2. Throughout the certification period, the foster family, the FCC and
the Foster Care Certification Specialist will work collaboratively
Department of Human Services Policies and Guidelines
to identify any specific needs and goals.
E. Annual training shall be completed within the certification time frame and
provided to the Foster Care Certification Specialist. Training
documentation shall include: name of training, trainer name, date training
was attended and number of hours attended.
1. Online training or other types of training must be documented
by the foster parent in written form, along with a summary of the
materials reviewed and the signature of the foster parent
completing the training.
2. Foster families should keep a copy of any/all documentation for
their own file.
F. Department requires that ten (10) of the required twenty (20) hours must
be completed through face to face training. The additional ten (10) hours
may be obtained through other forms of media. Foster families should
consult with their FCC or Foster Care Certification Specialist on training
materials.
G. Foster families will not be granted annual training credit for
CPR/First Aid courses. Foster families shall be diligent in maintaining
their CPR/First Aid certification at all times. Any lapse in CPR/First Aid
may result in the home being placed on a corrective action.
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