HomeMy WebLinkAbout20162774.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN FOR CHAFEE FOSTER CARE
INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM 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 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 Services,
commencing October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2017, with further terms and conditions
being as stated in said plan, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan with the
condition that eligibility requirements will remain as is for the service period of this Plan and the
County will not fund services to individuals over the age of 21, 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 the Chafee Foster Care Independence
Program 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 Services, be, and hereby is, approved,
conditional upon the understanding that the County will not fund services to individuals over the
age of 21 under this Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Acting Chair Pro-Tem be, and hereby
is, authorized to sign said plan, as amended.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 31st day of August, A.D., 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 18, 2016
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE:
Department of Human Services' Child Welfare Chafee Foster
Care Independence Program (CFCIP) Collaborative Services
Plan and Projected Budget, SFY 2016-2017
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' Child Welfare Chafee Foster Care
Independence Program (CFCIP) Collaborative Services Plan and Projected Budget, SFY
2016-2017 (attached). The CFCIP is a federally funded program that provides age appropriate
independent living services to youth who are in out -of -home placement. Currently, the program
serves youth from the ages of 14 through 21. Funds from the Chafee program can be used to
provide direct services to assist with self-sufficiency. Examples include incentive gift cards for
attending life skills workshops, food for the evening workshops and items that may be needed by a
youth to move into an apartment of their own. The Chafee program collaborates with additional
community resources in order to avoid duplication of services. Up to 30% of the awarded funds may
be used to assist with housing costs for youth who are in the aftercare category of the program.
The attached Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) Collaborative Services Plan has
been developed in accordance with State Department of Human Services rules and will be submitted
to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare for approval. The plan
is effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. If the plan is approved, the projected
Federal fiscal award to Weld County will be approximately $91,761.00 and will be subject to
change. This amount is a 4% decrease in funding and is reflected statewide.
This program relies on the Child Welfare Block Grant to augment funding and to pay for the two
existing full time staff. The funding for the program is already stretched; however, CDHS is
considering expanding the program by providing services to youth up to age 23. We will be
recommending to the Board to fight this expansion and to note that funding for this program is not
sufficient.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Plan.
Sean Conway
Steve Moreno
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Mike Freeman
Julie Cozad
Approve Request
BOCC Agenda Work Session
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COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth. & Families
Division of Child Welfare
REQUEST FOR STATE APPROVAL OF 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, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
The Plan includes the following:
o Completed and Signed "Request for State Approval" form
o Completed "2016-2017 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 Plan 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: Kelly Krause
Title: Youth Permanency Supervisor
Supervisor/Administrator Contact:
Name: Gabrielle Arreola-Brighton
Title: Chile Protection Permanency Manager
Accounting Contact:
Name: Lennie Bottorff
Title: HS Division Head Business/Fiscal
Phone: 970-400-6289
Email: krausekc@weldgov.com
Phone: 970-400-6230
Email: brightgm@co.weld.co.us
Phone: 970-400-6537
Email: bottorll®co.weld.co.us
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 additional signature page as needed.
Signat
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Signature, Pro-Tem, Weld Co t' ty Commissioners DATE
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COLORADO
Office of Children,
Youth Et Families
Division of Child Wetfar--
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (CFCIP)
2016-2017 PROGRAM PLAN COVER PAGE
Period of Performance: October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017
• Chafee Case Management and Support Services
• Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Services
• National Youth in Transition Data Base (NYTD) Services
Host County Name: Weld County
Fiscal Agent:
Host County DUNS Number: 075757955
Regional Chafee Collaborative Counties (if any)
Collaborative Counties:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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): assure that, upon approval of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Collaborative Services Plan and notice of funding, the following wilt be adhered to in the implementation of the
CFCIP Collaborative Services Plan:
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;
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 [PL 106-109, Section 477(b)(3)(A)] and
[PL 110-351] on a voluntary basis;
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 [PL 106-109, 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 of age [PL 106-109, 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 [PL 106-109, Section 477(b)(3)(F)];
8. Adolescents participating in the program under this section will participate directly in designing their own
program activities that prepare them for independent living and the adolescents will be required to accept
personal responsibility for living up to their part of the program [PL 106-109, 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.
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 Foster Care Independence Program is to provide age appropriate independent living
resources to youth in out -of -home care who are at risk of aging out of foster care.
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 be used for room and board for a youth under
eighteen (18) years of age.
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7.305.41 County Responsibilities [Rev. eff. 11/1/15]
A. The designated host county department shall submit a county plan for State approval.
B. The county department shall comply in format, content, and time lines with the instructions for Chafee
Foster Care Independence Program plans as published by the State Department in an agency letter
which will also contain required instructions for program and financial reporting.
C. The county department shall administer the State approved plan in accordance with provisions of the
plan.
D. Funds shall be used exclusively for the purposes specified in the plan.
E. County departments must submit amendments to approved plans when the county is proposing to add or
delete a service to the plan. The county department shall submit amendments of the Chafee Foster Care
Independence Program plan for approval to the State Department no less than thirty (30) business days
before the amendment is to be effective.
F. The county department shall consider the following factors, in the prioritization of Chafee services on an
individual basis:
1. Risk or history of human trafficking;
2. Risk or history of homelessness;
3. Whether the youth was emancipated from Child Welfare or exited the division of Youth Corrections
after attaining age eighteen (18), or is expected to do so;
4. Previous participation in Chafee services or transfer of services from another county or state;
5. Enrollment and progress in educational programs, internships or apprenticeships;
6. Enrollment and progress in workforce innovation and opportunity act programs or workforce
development activities; and,
7. Connection to permanent, supportive adults and personal support systems.
7.305.42
Eligibility [Rev. eff. 11/1/15]. To be eligible for Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
(CFCIP) services, the youth must:
A. Meet Program Area 4, 5, or 6 target group eligibility requirements, in a non -secure setting, with the
Division of Youth Corrections, or meet requirements for ongoing Chafee services in the state where the
youth emancipated, was adopted or entered Relative Guardianship, if other than Colorado.
B. Be at risk of aging out of foster care which includes youth:
1. Currently in out -of -home care, fourteen (14) up to eighteen (21) years of age, and in out -of- home
placement for a minimum of six (6) months if under age seventeen (17). Consecutive months are not
required;
2. Age sixteen (16) to twenty-one (21), who meet requirements for Relative Guardianship Assistance
and entered Relative Guardianship on or after age sixteen (16);
3. Age sixteen (16) to twenty-one (21), who meet requirements for Adoption Assistance and entered
Adoption Assistance on or after age sixteen (16);
4. Age eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21), who were in out -of -home care on their eighteenth (18th)
birthday.
C. Have a current Family Services Plan in the State Department's automated system. For youth who
emancipated, were adopted or entered Relative Guardianship in another state, have documented verification of
eligibility from the state where the youth's case was closed. For youth who entered into a Relative
Guardianship or Adoption Assistance agreement at age sixteen (16) or older, the following may be used in
lieu of a Family Services Plan:
1. The Relative Guardianship or Adoption Assistance agreement; or,
2. An Independent Living Plan developed on or prior to the eighteenth (18th) birthday.
D. Participate on a voluntary basis. The youth may decide to refuse services, but shall be entitled to
reconsider his or her choice and receive services at a later date.
E. Follow the plan developed with the youth and the county department regarding participation in the Chafee
Foster Care Independence Program.
CFCIP Program eligibility shall be determined in accordance with up-to-date Volume 7 regulations throughout the service period.
However regardless of any changes to Volume 7 regulations during this service period, Weld County will not consider for
eligibility or fund youth over the age of 21 under this program.
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NARRATIVE SUMMARY AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
1. Independent Living Programs and Services Overview
A) Briefly describe the county's independent living programs and services, including efforts to
prepare youth in out -of -home care for transition from a structured environment to living on
their own, and efforts to build life skills and self-sufficiency competencies.
(Do not include Chafee services in this description)
WCDHS workers utilize programs through United Way RITE (Reaching Independence through Education)
program, Employment Services WIOA (Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act) program, CORE
services, EOC (Education Opportunity Center), Goodwill, SAFY (Specialized Alternative for Families and
Youth), Shiloh (Pathways to Success).
B) Briefly describe how the county CFCIP program enhances services already provided by the
county including what services have been put in place to work with CFCIP-eligible fourteen (14)
year olds.
WCDHS Chafee workers continue to collaboratively work with most programs to bring them in-house for
our youth. We work closely with providers as a multidisciplinary team to meet the youths individualized
needs. Bring those providers to the table for TDM/FEM, Permanency Round Tables and Youth Voice
meetings. We provide additional workshops and referrals to enhance financial opportunities.
2. Identification and Outreach:
A) Describe in bulleted detail how the program will identify and engage youth eligible for Chafee
services in each of the eligible populations.
Notes: Recommended Standards of Practice - Identification and Outreach Processes:
1) Monthly review the County's Trails R570 Adolescent Care Exceptions Report to determine eligible youth and contact
the caseworker.
2) Periodically review ETV listings provided by the State to determine Chafee-eligible youth at local vocational
programs and colleges in your county or region and offer support.
CFCIP-Eligible
Service
Populations
Identification
and Engagement Efforts
1) Youth,
been in
minimum
consecutive
(7.305.42(B)(1)).
out
of
age
-of
6
months
14
-home
to
months,
17, who
care
not required
a
have
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Team
and
contact
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support
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Decision
made
being
and
to
Chafee
services
with
a
meetings
Care
voluntary
youth,
by
Exceptions
focused
DHS
(TDM),
assessment
program,
CW
on
the
through
Crystal
Report.
completed
Transition
outcomes
Family
Reports,
Outreach
Plan
in
the
Engagement
with
Permanency
process:
discussion
created,
Transition
Referral
Provide
meetings
Round
regarding
Plan.
(FEM),
Tables
received,
on -going
2) Youth,
been
month
(7.305.42(6)(1)).
in out
requirement
age
-of
17
-home
to 21,
who
care,
no
have
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and
contact
Chafee
support
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Decision
made
being
and
to
Chafee
meetings
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with
a voluntary
services
by
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youth,
focused
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(TDM),
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program,
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on
through
the
Crystal
Report.
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outcomes
completed
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Reports,
Outreach
in
Plan
the
Engagement
with
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process:
discussion
created,
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Referral
Provide
meetings
Round
regarding
Plan.
received,
on
-going
(FEM),
Tables
3)
Adoption
age
Youth,
16
(7.305.42(6)(3)).
age 16-21,
Assistance
who entered
on or after
Referred
TRAILS/Crystal
with
voluntary
youth,
to
Chafee
assessment
program,
Report.
by
Transition
DHS
Outreach
completed
Adoption
Plan
process:
with
created,
CS: Monthly
discussion
Referral
Provide
regarding
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received,
on -going
contact
Chafee
support
review
being
made
and
list
a
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services
focused
on the
outcomes
in the
Transition
Plan.
4)
Relative
on
(7.305.42(B)(2)).
Youth,
or
after
age
Guardianship
age
16-21,
16
who
entered
Assistance
Referred
Tables,
youth,
voluntary
services
assessment
Kinship
focused
to
program,
Chafee
CW.
completed
on
by
the
Outreach
Transition
DHS
outcomes
CW
with
Plan
process:
State
in
discussion
created,
the
ETV
Referral
Transition
list,
regarding
Provide
TDM,
received,
Plan.
on -going
Permanency
Chafee
contact
support
being
made
Round
a
and
with
5)
were
their
(7.305.42(B)(4)).
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in
18th
out
adults,
birthday
-of
-home
age
18-21,
care
who
on
Referred
Tables,
process:
discussion
created,
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and
Provide
to
Referral
regarding
Plan.
Chafee
Youth
received,
on -going
by
Voice
Chafee
DHS
Round
contact
support
CW,
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Tables.
State
and
made
a
voluntary
services
ETV
NYTD
with
listing,
youth,
and
program,
focused
TDM,
self
assessment
-referrals.
on
Transition
the
Permanency
outcomes
Outreach
completed
Plan
Round
in
with
the
requirements
community
consecutive
or
in
18th
5)
community
Youth
minimum
an
Youth,
were
unlocked
birthday
Corrections,
age
of
community
placement
placement
6
months
(7.305.42(A)).
14-21,
for
months,
facility
the
and
not
who
Division
for
placement
on
meet
were
required;
their
in
a
of
received,
regarding
Referred
on -going
to
contact
Chafee
support
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made
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and
by
services
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youth,
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assessment
program,
on
the outcomes
Outreach
completed
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in
process:
Plan
with
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created,
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discussion
Referral
Provide
Plan.
in
B)
Describe (in bulleted format) how the county will verify a youth meets the citizenship or
qualified alien requirements before accessing CFCIP services.
At the time of their referral to the program, each applicant must verify lawful presence in the
United States by the following:
1) Produce either:
a. Valid Colorado Driver's License or a Colorado Identification Card issued pursuant to
Article 2 of Title 42, C.R.S.; OR
b. A United States Military Card or Military Dependent's Identification Card; OR
c. A United States Merchant Mariner Card; OR
d. A Native American Tribal Document; OR
e. Any other document authorized by rules adopted by the Department of Revenue; AND
2) Execute an Affidavit stating that:
a. He or she is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident; OR
b. He or she is otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to the federal law.
C) Describe the county's procedures for prioritizing services in the event that demand for services
exceeds your programs capacity. Address how the following factors will be considered in
prioritization of services.
• Risk or history of human trafficking
• Risk or history of homelessness
• Emancipation or risk of emancipation from child welfare or exit from the Division of
Youth Corrections after age eighteen
• Previous participation in Chafee services or transfer of services from another county
or state
• Enrollment and progress in post -secondary educational activities, internships or
apprenticeships
• Enrollment and progress in workforce development opportunities
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WCDHS does not anticipate having a wait list. We have two full time employees and access to a Disability
Specialist to individualize Transition Plans for youth referred to the Chafee program. We offer two options
a month for ILP workshops and individualized work with youth. Our 14 year olds will be invited to the
Voluntary program once a month provided in collaboration with the RITE program.
3. 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 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.
Chafee workers 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, Chafee workers begin 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.
Chafee workers participate in TDM's, Family engagement meetings, permanency round tables, youth
voice permanency round tables, 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.
Chafee workers may work with youth who meet requirements for Adoption or Relative Guardianship
Assistance, and entered Relative Guardianship on or after age fourteen, in order to support those
permanent relationships so that youth have a strong foundation that prepares them for eventual
emancipation and self-sufficiency.
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.
The Weld County Chafee workers utilize many of the services offered by The Public Health
Department. Chafee workers connect youth to services provided by Public Health, including
information and resources on sexual health strategies. Chafee workers include programming provided
by Public Health in independent living groups, monthly workshops and individually with youth.
Chafee also works with caseworkers, foster parents, 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 successfully.
2) Describe the services the program will provide to help young people make informed sexual
health decisions and meet their sexual health needs.
Chafee workers 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 particular workshop
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(topic of conversation), one on one discussion, refer to their primary care physician and if needed will
refer to other community resources.
3) Describe the services and supports the program will provide to young people who are
pregnant and parenting.
Chafee workers connect youth to services provided by community resources, appropriate medical
professionals and parenting classes. Chafee workers will refer to primary care physician, the Public
Health programs and community resources. If specific needs can refer to CORE services for assistance.
4) Describe the services the program will provide to help young people make healthy
relationship decisions.
Chafee workers will offer specific topic workshops, one on one discussion, and referrals to community
resources. Refer to other community groups through UNC and AIMS colleges for specific supports.
5) Describe the services the program will provide to help young people make healthy lifestyle
decisions.
Chafee workers will offer specific topic workshops, one on one discussion, and referrals to community
resources. Also refer to specialized community support groups and resources. 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.
Chafee worker will be involved in monthly staffing with caseworkers and other multidisciplinary team
members, TDMVI, FEM, Permanency Round Tables, Youth Voice Permanency Round Tables, ARD,
Community meetings, school meetings. Continue to build collaborative relationships with those support
systems to the youth in or outside the home.
7) Describe how your program will collaboratively serve young people with physical and
developmental disabilities.
WCDHS 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. WCDHS has a Disability Specialist that will be able to collaborate with staff to individualize
projects to meet needed accommodations.
8) Describe how the program will support the cultural and linguistic needs of the young people
you serve and unique ways in which your program will serve young people with varying racial
and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Chafee workers 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 into group and one on one interaction with
workers.
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C) Safe and stable housing
1) Describe how the county uses Independent Living Arrangements (ILA) and other transitional
living services to help youth develop self-sufficiency skills prior to emancipation. Address
any ways in which the county uses ILA to support connections with supportive adults.
The team looks at youth placed in specialized GH/FH that address independent living skills with
support. Chafee workers assist youth to explore Job Corp as an option for independence with support.
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.
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 Community Services
Block Grant (CSBG) before accessing Chafee funds for housing assistance. Through the grant, for a
total of the 30% of the allocations, Chafee will offer temporary housing, rental deposit, and food. 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 Services Permanency Supervisor. Through the grant, Chafee will offer
temporary Emergency Economic Assistance when all other resources have been exhausted or are
unavailable. The goal of the use 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.
These funds cannot be used for purposed of room and board but 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. The amount will not exceed $480 per year per youth and is only
available if the funds are available.
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.
Chafee workers continue to do outreach to the Housing Authority and collaborate closely with the FUP
(Family Unification Program) voucher program through United Way/North Range Behavioral Health.
Chafee workers communicate with community landlords to educate about the needs of Weld County
youth. They also intervene and assist youth with communication with landlords to mediate issues. The
Chafee and other staff work together investigating alternative options (including diligent searches).
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.
Chafee workers will work with each youth and the youth's supportive people on an individual basis.
Chafee will be involved with monthly staffing, TDM, FEM, Round Tables and Youth Voice Round
Tables. Chafee workers will collaborate with case involved members of the team in coming up with
creative and supportive plans for youth. Chafee staff continue to support and participate on various
community youth boards.
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D) Secondary educational attainment
1) Describe how the program will support or encourage young people as they work to complete
their high school diploma or GED.
The Chafee workers will mediate and support eligible Chafee youth's relationships with secondary
educators in order to encourage the successful completion of their high school or HSE programming.
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 Innovations 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.
Weld Chafee workers participate in and support youth participation in the Annual Celebration of
Educational Excellence and the Annual College Connect Conference as they encourage and celebrate
the youth's educational successes and dedication. Weld County will also recognize all individuals who
have achieved success with High School or High School Equivalency and are involved with the Child
Welfare Division within the County.
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.
The Chafee workers use their alliance with youth in order to successfully promote the necessity of post-
secondary training and education by helping youth research employment opportunities and the
requirements for them. They assist the youth in visiting post -secondary training and education
alternatives, facilitating meetings with faculty, counselors and other youth. Chafee workers provide
referrals to assist youth with completing enrollment applications/forms and or financial aid applications
related to ETV funds, FASFA, and scholarships. Chafee workers help youth manage their stipends, self-
sufficiency budgets, and scheduling so that they can keep up with their education planning.
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.
Chafee workers are very involved in disseminating information throughout the Department regarding
the importance of Educational Training Vouchers for youth who are preparing for post -secondary
educational opportunities. They provide information to workers related to financial aid. Chafee workers
will collaboratively work with supports regarding youth in order to problem solve any issues,
communicate processes and opportunities, continued education regarding financial assistance,
encourage motivation, resources available (tutors, study groups, etc), and assisting youth with
organizational skills. Chafee workers assist youth on time management skills to maneuver through
work, school and family. Chafee workers assist youth with crisis intervention and transportation issues
that arise. The Chafee worker will continue to meet with the support team to further identify needs.
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F) Adequate employment
1) Describe how the program will help young people gain the experience and skills needed to
be employed, ways your program will help young people locate job opportunities, and ways
your program will help employed youth maintain employment.
Chafee workers provide monthly support and information meetings that provide information on pre-
employment processes, interviewing and job seeking skills and post -employment supports. The Chafee
worker connects the youth with county contacts such as the Workforce Center and WIOA, Goodwill
Career Center, SWAP and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
2) Describe how the program will collaborate with family, kin, mentors, supportive adults,
local workforce centers (WIA / WIOA), and community based workforce programs to help
youth prepare for and attain adequate employment.
Chafee workers will collaborate with supportive parties to communicate barriers or issues as they arise.
G) Financial stability
1) Describe how the program will work with youth to develop a functional knowledge of
budgeting, money management, and basic financial literacy.
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 DHS caseworker. Chafee workers will provide monthly support and information meetings 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. WCDHS collaborates with the
United Way RITE program to offer monthly information meetings.
2) Describe how the county will provide youth in out -of -home care with practical money
management experience prior to emancipation or discharge.
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.
3) Describe ways in which the program will help young people manage their personal finances.
Chafee provides programming related to teaching youth about money management, budgeting, self-
sufficiency, financial institutions, and benefits to saving, savings mechanisms, and financial aid. The
information is provided at youth groups and individually. Chafee workshop presentations are broken
down by the Chafee worker in individual sessions with youth to ensure comprehension so that the
information becomes a part of the youths skill set through practice and supportive supervision.
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4) 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.
Chafee workers will collaborate with supportive parties to communication barriers or issues as they
arise.
H) Successful transition to adult self-sufficiency.
1) Describe ways in which the 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 collaboration with the RITE program and
offers the workshops twice per 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. In addition, the
RITE sponsored workshops allow Chafee youth to have friends and siblings attend with them. Chafee
youth are encouraged to attend events in the community such as; hiring events, job fairs, leadership
seminars, and other learning environments.
2) Briefly describe any group classes or activities 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.
Workshops for Chafee youth will be held on each 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month and will last for
approximately 90 minutes. There is a specific curriculum for our 14-16 year olds that will begin as an
orientation program that will feed into the older (16-21 year olds) program. Weld County will cover
topics of housing, employment, leases, taxes, cooking, shopping, banking, credit information, and
others.
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.
N/A
4) Describe collaborative partnerships or leveraging of resources not addressed previously in
this section.
Resources will be leveraged with the RITE program to provide incentives for the workshops that are
collaborated on.
4. Targeted Service Delivery:
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 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.
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1. Describe in short, bulleted detail how the program may meet the unique needs of each of the
subgroups of foster care youth through targeted service delivery.
Subgroup
Characteristics
Targeted
Service Considerations
Accelerated
•
Most
likely
to live on their
own in stable
Weld
County
Chafee
workers
provide
eligible
youth
Adults
o
•
housing
One-third
experience
homelessness
with:
•
Individually
tailored, comprehensive,
36.3/
•
•
•
•
Likely
Most
Most
Low
rate
likely
likely
to
have
of
to
to
criminal
attend
be
a
high
employed
school
college
convictions
diploma
•
hands
supports.
A
identifies
comprehensive
on,
incentivized
strengths
assessment
and
interventions
deficits
that
related
and
to
•
One-third
receive
food
stamps
appropriate
independent
living skills
sets.
•
Two-thirds
are
female
•
A
the
youth
youth
to
specific
and
the
prepare
their
unique
and
Transition
them
support
adult
needs
for
self-sufficiency.
of
successful
Plan
team
each
that
towards
youth
guides
in
order
emancipation
meeting
Struggling
•
Half
have their
own place
/
Half
live with
Weld
County Chafee
workers
provide eligible
youth
Parents
others
with:
25.2%
•
Most likely
to
be married or Cohabitating
•
Individually
tailored,
comprehensive,
•
•
Most
Low
have
level
resident
of
social
children
supports
hands
supports.
on, incentivized
interventions and
•
Least
school
likely
to
be currently
enrolled
in
• A
comprehensive
assessment
that
•
Least
likely
to
finish
high
school
or attend
identifies
strengths
and
deficits
related
to
•
toile
Lowest
g e
rate
of
employment
appropriate
• Ayouth
specific
independent
P
Transition
living
skills
Plan
that
sets.
guides
•
Low rate of
criminal
convictions
the
youth
and their support
team
towards
•
Most
likely
to receive need
based
meeting
the
unique
needs
of each
youth
in
government benefits
order
to
prepare
them
for successful
•
Three
-fourths
are
female
emancipation
and
adult
self-sufficiency.
Emerging
•
Most
likely
to
live with
family
or
friends
Weld
County
Chafee
workers
provide
eligible
youth
Adults
•
Least
likely
to
be homeless
with:
21.1%
•
Least
likely
to
be married
•
Individually
tailored,
comprehensive,
•
Least likely
to
have a child
hands
on, incentivized
interventions
and
•
Most likely
to
have strong social
supports
supports.
•
Likely
to
have finished
high
school
and
• A comprehensive
assessment
that
have at
least some college
identifies
strengths
and deficits
related
to
•
High
rate
of employment
appropriate
independent
living
skills
sets.
•
Lowest rate of
criminal
convictions
• A youth
specific
Transition
Plan
that
guides
•
Over
half
are male
the
youth
and
their support
team
towards
meeting
the
unique
needs
of
each
youth
in
order
to
prepare
them
for successful
emancipation
and
adult
self-sufficiency.
•
Most
likely
to
be
homeless
or experience
Weld
County
Chafee
workers
provide
eligible
youth
Troubled
and
residence mobility
with:
Troubling
•
Half
have children
but not living with
their
• Individually
tailored,
comprehensive,
17.5%
children
hands
on, incentivized
interventions
and
•
Lowest levels
of
social
support
supports.
•
Two -fifths
have not
finished
high
school•
•
Only one -tenth
have some college
A comprehensive
assessment
that
•
Least
likely
to
be currently
employed
identifies
strengths
and
deficits
related
to
•
High
likelihood
of
conviction after age
18
appropriate
independent
living skills
sets.
•
Most likely
to
be incarcerated
or
• A youth
specific
Transition
Plan
that
guides
institutionalized
the
youth
and
their
support
team towards
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• Have mental health, substance abuse
issues
• Highest rate of victimization
• Mostly male
meeting the unique needs of each youth in
order to prepare them for successful
emancipation and adult self-sufficiency.
5. Program Goals and Objectives: List the program goals and objectives for this plan period. Program
goals and objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time -limited
(SMART).
Sample Goal: 90% of youth served by the county Chafee program who are enrolled in post-
secondary education programs during the spring semester will apply for the Educational and
Training Voucher (ETV) by March 31, 2016.
Sample Objective: Provide youth who are on -track to graduate with a high school diploma or
GED with written information about Educational and Training Vouchers.
Goal 1:
Education: 50% of appropriate Weld County Chafee youth will avail themselves of
the any educational, vocational, and technical and certificate programs available to
them.
Objective A: Chafee youth will receive either their high school diploma or GED.
Objective B: Chafee youth will actively participate in seeking out secondary educational,
vocational or certificate programs.
Objective C: Chafee youth will participate in some form of secondary educational
opportunity before they turn 21.
Goal 2: Employment Stability: 50% of appropriate Weld County Chafee youth will be
gainfully employed, either full or part-time by the time they turn 21.
Objective A: Pre -employment skills: Chafee youth will demonstrate that they have the
technical ability to apply for a job, search on-line for jobs and 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, not calling in to miss scheduled shifts,
being on time to work and not quitting their job.
Objective C: Money Management: Chafee youth will save at least 80% of each pay
check. Before the youth turns 21, they will have $3000-$4000 in savings.
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Goal 3: Permanent Connections: 75% of Chafee youth will have permanent connections 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 connected with
current supports, or if desired and appropriate, reconnect with family supports.
Objective B: Building Community Supports: Chafee youth will know how to access
services such as the Public Health Department, food bank, social services and the hospital
before they turn 21.
Objective C: When invited, Chafee workers will attend FEM, TDM, PRT and Youth
Voice Round Table for Chafee youth 75% of the time in an effort to learn who possible
permanent connections are for the youth and to promote the maintenance of those
connections with the youth.
6. Youth Involvement in Agency Improvement Planning Efforts
A. Describe how the following positive youth development principles will be incorporated into
the program.
• 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.
Chafee workers attend bi-monthly youth services meetings, TDM, Family Engagement meetings,
Permanency Planning reviews, Youth Voice Permanency Planning reviews, in order to develop a plan
to ensure a continuum of care and to coordinate community and kinship supports and services. Youth
have the opportunity to participate in all these planning reviews in order to provide information related
to what interventions have been successful and what planning is needed to better address issues
relative to permanency and self-sufficiency.
Chafee workers have relationships with community organizations that provide services to
emancipating youth, such as Realizing Independence Through Education (RITE), Mentoring programs,
Rodarte Center, Goodwill, Housing Authority, United Way (FUP), University of Northern Colorado,
AIMS Community College Admissions, WIOA, etc. Chafee workers transfer the alliance they have
with youth to these providers in order to facilitate the youth's transition into successful participation in
those identified services.
Chafee workers support through mediation and by providing a communication hub, the relationships
that youth are developing with providers and family members.
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B. If the program has an established youth advisory board, describe the types of activities the
board may engage in during the funding period. Include a description of how youth leaders
will be compensated for their expertise, time, and performance (e.g. targeted stipends,
recognitions, etc.).
N/A
C. Describe how youth have contributed to the development of this plan.
Youth have the opportunity to participate in all these planning reviews (TDM, FEM, PRT, YVRT and
monthly meetings) in order to provide information related to what interventions have been successful
and what planning is needed to better address issues relative to permanency and self-sufficiency.
Chafee worker develop, with eligible youth, an individually tailored, comprehensive, incentivized
independent living plan based on a comprehensive assessment of the youth that identifies strengths and
deficits related to appropriate independent living skills sets, so that the plan provides interventions that
meet the unique needs of each youth in order to prepare them for successful emancipation and adult
self-sufficiency. Incentives in their plan encourage youth to participate in youth development and
leadership opportunities where their voice can benefit themselves and the community of emancipating
youth. The youth receive support for their assigned Chafee and DHS caseworker in order to meet their
goals. Youth are recognized for their efforts and successes during Chafee workshops, Court hearings,
and DHS planning meetings. Those youth who demonstrate consistent t compliance with the objectives
of their treatment planning, and who communicate openly and honestly with their treatment team, may
be recognized by the Department with the opportunity to participate in an Independent Living
Arrangement and the ability to earn and Independent Living Stipend.
D. Describe how the program will engage youth in future County and Chafee program
planning, service development, and evaluation.
Chafee youth will be invited and encouraged to sit on various relevant Boards to have their voice
heard. In order to increase leadership skills and opportunities youth are able to develop and lead
monthly workshops for the group. Youth are required to complete and interest form at certain times of
the year so the program can ensure topics of interest are covered at workshops. Chafee staff
continuously seek honest feedback from participants on quality and relevance of information.
7. 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 adolescents and young adults, and gaps in
training opportunities offered through the Child Welfare Academy 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.
8. Program Reporting
A. Describe in buffeted detail how your county will engage foster parents and caseworkers to
ensure full documentation of all independent living skill activities in Trails.
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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B. Describe ways in which your county and program will support efforts to contact youth
participating in National Youth in Transition Database surveys (Colorado Youth Experience
Surveys) .
Chafee staff 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 Chafee staff will contact individuals to have them complete
the information either on their own or with the assistance of a supportive other.
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE 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.
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 rules and Federal statutes and policies that apply
to CFCIP.
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 CFCIP 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:
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1. Please list specific services to be provided by the Host County:
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
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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 -recipient of those federal funds. County recipients of Chafe
Independent Living Awards are considered sub -recipients p e
p and are subject to the provisions of 45 CFR
Part 92 and the Uniform Administrative Requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 (formerlyOMB Circulars A-87,
A-122, and A-133) .
About the Award:
Federal
Number:
Award
Identification
CAN
- 2016G994415
Federal
Date:
Award
October
30, 2017
1, 2015
- September
p
Federal
Award
CFDA #:
93.674
Total
Federal
Amount
Award:
of
$1,830,397
Awarding
Agency:
US Department
Human
for Children
Services,
of Health
Administration
a Families
and
Pass -through
Entity:
Colorado
Human
Child
Welfare
Services,
Department
of
Division of
Award
Description:
John
Social
H.
Chafee
Security
Foster Care
Act (42 U.S.C.
Independence
677
et.
(Chafee
Seq.).
ILP)
Program
under
Title
IV
-E of the
Awarding
Information:
Agency Contact
Derek
303-866-5995
Blake,
Chafee
/
Derek.Blake®State.co.us
Program
Coordinator
Indirect
Indirect
award
rate
is
(including
charged
cost
(F&tA)
rate for
if the
per 2
costs).
the
CFR
de
Federal
minimis
§200.414
CDHS
outlines
uses an actual
any indirect
cost allocation
costs
assumed
model
by the
to
sub
assess
-recipient.
indirect
costs.
0% of this
The
award
budget
exhibit
is R&D.
The tentative Federal Fiscal Year 2017 award for each county is shown in Attachment 1. This is for
planning purposes only, and should be treated as an estimate. Only county that received
CFCIP funds in FFY 2016 are listed. The actual award may
ay 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
Name and title of person completing this form: Kelly Krause, Youth Permanency Supervisor
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
Agency
Type
Funds
of
Program
Contract/Award
Budget
Amount
Contract/Award
Period
CFCIP
CFCIP
CFCIP
91,761.00
2016-2017
2) Describe your experience managing similar awards. You may use the table below as needed.
Program
Name
Program
Dates
Program
Description
Granting
Agency
Amount
CFCIP
2015-2016
CFCIP
CFCIP
99,488.00 -
CFCIP
2014-2015
CFCIP
CFCIP
97, 531.00
-
CFCIP
2013-2014
CFCIP
CFCIP
$115,122
(surplus
from
previous
yr)
CFCIP
2012-2013
CFCIP
CFCIP
$102,432.00
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. Lennie 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.
https://www.co.weld.co.us/assets/7CA9cBAADb61 BDC5Aa8A.pdf
•
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If yes, 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 allowability lowa bi li ty of costs;
c) The allocability 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:
Signature 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)17.
Counties should use the tentative federal fiscal year (FFY) 17 county awards table to formulate their
budget for FFY17.
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 breaks 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 unmet 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 CFCIP 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.
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. 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.
I
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Example personnel tine items include:
Chafee Coordinator: Direct program time associated with providing leadership to the program.
Adolescent caseworker*:
Administrative staff: Administrative support positions such as a receptionist, administrative
assistant or program assistant, general clerical help, temporary help, etc.
*In order for Colorado to access Federal IV -E Independent Living Funds, there is a required match. To
meet the match requirement, code adolescent caseworkers currently reported in CFMS as an 80/20
Child Welfare County Administrative Services (Program Code 3200, Function Code 1210; to Program
Code [050, Function Code 2875).
Supplies Et 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 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: 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 is 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
7.003). 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.
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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.
Youth Direct Service - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Description: Youth Direct Services shall be used according to federal guidelines 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 benefitted 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).
Match
Additionally, in order for Colorado to access Federal IV -E Independent Living Funds, there is a required
match. To meet the match requirement, code adolescent caseworkers currently reported in CFMS as an
80/20 Child Welfare County Administrative Services (Program Code 3200, Function Code 1210; to
Program Code E050, Function Code 2875).
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
Attachment 1
PROJECTED FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2017 COUNTY FUNDING TABLE
County
Amount
Adams
$127,008
Alamosa
$26,770
Arapahoe
$144,548
Boulder
$103,956
Denver
$196,067
El
Paso
$203, 272
Elbert
a
Lincoln
$10,348
Fremont
$70,791
Garfield
$17,251
Jefferson
$138,905
La
Plata
$42,
831
Larimer
$100,089
mer
Mesa
$50,565
Montrose
$11,
504
Pueblo
$104,254
Weld
$91,761
Yuma
$5,353
Broomfield
$10,112
Balance
of State
$10,000
TOTAL
$1,465,385
These funding amounts are tentative and shalt 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 CFCIP
funds for FFY17.
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 (CFCIP) 2016-2017 Planning Package Due on August 19, 2016 (IM-CW_2016-
xxxx). The memo can be found on the Memo Website (ittps;//sites.google.com/a/state,co.us/cdhs-memo-
series/home).
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2016-17 POPULATION TO BE SERVED FORM
Projected No.
Unaccompanied Youth to be
served
Projected No. Youth with a
Family To Be Served**
Populations:
Regional County:
Chafee-Eligible
20
1) Youth, age 14 to 17, currently in out -of -home care and who have been in out -of -home care a
minimum of 6 months, consecutive months not required.
16
2) Youth, age 17-21 currently in out -of -home care, 6 months not required.
2
3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
1
4) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
11
5) Young adults, age 18-21, who are no longer in out-of-home.care and who were in out -of -
home care on their 18th birthday.
6) Youth, age 14-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
months not required; or, were in community placement (Title IV -E paid placement that is in an
unlocked facility) on their 18th birthday.
Regional County:
1) Youth, age 14 to 17, currently in out -of -home care and who have been in out -of -home care a
minimum of 6 months, consecutive months not required.
2) Youth, age 17-21 currently in out -of -home care, 6 months not required.
3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
4) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
5) Young adults, age 18-21, who are no longer in out -of -home care and who were in out -of -
home care on their 18th birthday.
6) Youth, age 14-21/ who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
months not required; or, were in community placement (Title IV -E paid placement that is in
unlocked facility) on their 18th birthday.
an
Regional County:
1) Youth, age 14 to 17, currently in out -of -home care and who have been in out -of -home
care a
2) Youth, age 17-21 currently in out -of -home care, 6 months not required.
3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
4) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
5) Young adults, age 18-21, who are no longer in out -of -home care and who were in out -of -
home care on their 18th birthday.
6) Youth,
Corrections,
months
unlocked
age 14-21, who
and were
not required; or,
facility) on their
meet community placement
in community placement
were in community
18th birthday.
requirements for the
for a minimum of 6 months,
placement (Title IV -E paid placement
Division of Youth
consecutive
that is in
an
0
50yTOTALS
}NOTE 1 If you are part of a regional collaborative. please list all the counties for the regional collaborative. the projected total number of number of rojected
Chafee-eligible youth to be served for each county in the regional collaborative. p
**NOTE 2: An unaccompanied youth is a lone client. A youth in a family may be a youth accompanied by a family as defined by the youth. This may be a youth
who is a pregnant and/or parenting teen. with a dependent child, dependent parent. in an adoption assistance or guardianship assistance agreement, etc. Onl the Chafee-eligible youth receives the direct services benefit. y
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2016-17 BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FORM
Weld
Pro Contact nom
Phone, and Ian
Krause, Youth Services Permanency Supervisor, 970-352-1551 x6289,
krausekc@weldgov.com
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Pitts
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Lennie Bottoroff, Fiscal Manager, 970-352-1551 x6537 bottorll@weldgov.com
Chafee Foster Care Independent Living Program
NOT COVERED l!V C EE*
9 yam; Pee," describe the tons to serve Olt h etest
CN IEE RamSUP.SEMEN"t REQUEST 000utatior, thaton or ofyour Ch oke
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PERSONNEL
- CF MS - Program
Code £010, Function Code 285U►� r to pdyRulstio
Job Title or Description of Wk
orhourly
Position Title/Employee
Name
(for employees
please include the hourly rate and number of hours in your
Monthly Salary
description). Chafee
Monthly
Fringe
Percent FTE
assigned to
No. Months
of Cost
Total Direct
mod, by Other
CFCIP Cost
FlingSin
Ossafplise at otter NSW
FTE, Chafee Worker, Laurie
Speck
Chafee Worker -Coordinate and direct age appropriate
independent living services to eligible youth who
participate in the Chafee Foster Care Independence
Program as directed by County program guidelines.
Services supplement existing county independent living
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
prepare participants for successful independent living after
foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $25.44
$4,487
5780
100%
12
$63,208 $0
Jacoby
FTE, Chafee Worker, Devan
Chafee Worker -Coordinate and direct age appropriate
independent living services to eligible youth who
participate in the Chafee Foster Care Independence
Program as directed by County program guidelines.
Services supplement existing county independent living
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
prepare participants for successful independent living after
foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $25.44
$4,333
$780
100%
12
$61,356 $0
$0 $0
$0 So
So So
So $0
SO So
So So
$0 So
SO $0
Total PifFlMMr
$12364 40
SUPPLIES
_
& OPERATING - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850
NOT C ' * et CMNAFEE°' -�
Item Name
Description of item / Justification for Item
Rate
Obit
% of cost
assignedto
Chafee
Total Direct
CFCIP Cost
offunding
farce
Independent Living Groups
Workshop giftcards and food
$34.11
72
100%
$2,456 $0
Emancipation Economic
18-21 Aftercare Services
$124.00
20
100%
$2,480 So
Phones
iPhones for 2 Staff
$629.28
2
100%
$1,259 $0
$0 $0
$0 So
$0 $0
So SO
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
ad SO
TRAVEL
- CFMS - Program Code £010, Function Code 2850
! Jl, COVEREDRY CHAFE('
EE
Item Name
Description of Item / Justification for Item
Rate
of cost
assignec! to
Chafee
Total Direct,
CFCIP Cost
hotting
`
tw tarQty
'"e
Travel-Laurie
Mileage
$0.52
600
100%
_u"V- L
5312 SO
Travel-Devan
Mileage
- $0.52
600
100%
5312 SO
$0 So
So So
So SO
50 SO
$0 SO
So
So
$0
$o
So
$o
Total Trani!
Room and Board Reimbursement - CFMS - Program Code €010, Function Code 2810{{�.`
� m i
°�, � zVa� «e � µ ,
�AMJ
!Definition Reimbursement for room and board is available to young adults, ages 18-21. who emancipated from foster :are an or atter their 13th birthdav Room and board is
defined as rent. rental deposits, furniture, and household start-up items.
oWk e.4.lar yy , T.
• I* 04
q
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Provider Name
Description of Services/goods
PRate
Qty
of cost
assigned to
Chafee
Total Direct
CFCIP Cost
Other Funding
t i 0 howling
- - . a •
M
CFCIP
rent, deposits, Furniture, household start up, dorm Fee
$480
8
100%
$3,840
$0
$o $o
$o $o
So $o
$o $o
$o $0
So $o
$o So
So $0
So $o
Total Ism and loud
Vail Or
Purchase of Service Contracts
Indicate information for each specific
- CFMS - Program Code €010, Function Code 2850
provider from whom CFCIP services are or000sed to ne ourcnased
NOT COVERED SY CHIAFEE*
Provider Name
Description of Services
Rate
Qty
% of cost
assigned to
Chafee
Total Direct Other Itsof
CFCIP Cost
Mort.
$o So
$0 SO
SO SO
$0 So
$0 $0
$0 SO
$0 S0
SO SO
$0 SO
SO SO
Total Punts
of Cwatract
villi
._ .....
YOUTH DIRECT SERVICE
Definition: Youth Direct Services
expenditures that will assist Chafee
- CFMS
shalt
-
be used
youth to
Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
according to federal guidelines as incentives or completing goals 'n the plan for transition to independent living and for other NOT COVERED $y OtAFEElt
emancipate; and, when no other funding sources exist. This may not be used ror Room and Board
Provider Name
Description of Services
P
Rate
Qty
% of cost
assigned to
Chafee
Total Direct
� Dtlrer tundstg
CFGP Cost
1''+llNill�ot
CFCIP
Incentives
5500
45
100%
$22,500 $0
SO $0
$O $0
$0 SO
$0 $0
$0 SO
SO $0
$0 $0
So SO
$0 $0
Total Youth Direct
SOO $
--
I HOST COUNTIES/ OTHER
- CFMS - Program Code €010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED
WV OWI«E
Description of Services
Rate
Qty
of cost
assigned to Chafee
;v16T0t:lName
taster
$0 $0
$O $0
SO SO
SO So
$0 $0
$0 SO
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 SO
$0 $0
Tile Most Cos Me
SUB -TOTAL BEFORE INDIRECT
•
$
$157,122 50
Indirect - CFMS Program
-
Code E010, Function Code 2810 i
D SY .MMEE - -�
Rate
Description
Amount
It
ti t tit aker
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:r`A-�9Y.+tiYLb+1!a..51
$0 SO
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So 50
So 50
S
TotalIndirect1 so II__._ $0
TOTAL
5157;722
Chafee
Worker #1 Name: Laurie Speck
Key
Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice
Nrs/Week
Mrs/Month
krs/Year
% of Time
1
Case Management and Support Services
Recommended full-time caseloads:
• Single County Metro, Suburban and Second City Programs 25 youth
• Rural and Regional Collaborative Programs - 1.5-20 youth
r
25
100
1200
63%
2
Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait -List Report
6
24
288
15%
3
Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners.
3
12
•
144
8%
4
Collaborative
Chafee program
• Local collaborative
• Local youth
• State Chafee
o Celebration
o Colorado
o Colorado
o Chafee assessment
o Chafee program
Services Development
staff may engage in:
service and resource
advisory board development
program projects, committees
of Educational Excellence
9 to 25 Youth Summit
Youth Leadership Network
review committee
guidance development
development
and support
and task groups, including:
Planning ream
Planning Team
team
3
12
144
8%
5
Program Evaluation
• National Youth
• County quality
in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders)
3
12
144
8%
6
Continuing Education: Minimum 40 hours per year
• Required Chafee/Adolescent Services Quarterlies (four full -day meetings annually) to receive training, updates.
and to provide county input on program decisions
• Required minimum of 40 hours of training per year
0
0
0
0%
7
Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
0
0
0
0%
Chafee
Totals:
Worker #2 Name: Devan Jacoby
44
160
1920
200%
key
Tasks, Requirements,
and
Standards of Practice
F4rsAifeek
Mrs/Month
e
% of Time
1
Case Management and Support Services
Recommended full-time caseloads.
• Single County Metro, Suburban and Second City Programs - 25 youth
• Rural and Regional Collaborative Programs - 15-20 youth
25
100
1200
63%
2
Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait -List Report
6
e
24
288
15%
3
Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers. CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners.
3
12
144
8%
4
Collaborative
Chafee
• Local
• Local
• State
o
o
o
o
o
Services Development
program staff may engage in:
collaborative service and resource
youth advisory board development
Chafee program projects, committees
Celebration of Educational Excellence
Colorado 9 to 25 Youth Summit
Colorado Youth Leadership Network
Chafee assessment review committee
Chafee oroeram guidance_ develoomentteam
development
and support
and task groups, including:
Planning Team
Planning Team
3
12
144
8%
5
Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including youngpeople and stakeholders)
3
12
I.
144
8%
6
I
Continuing Education: Minimum 40 hours per year
• Required Chafee/Adolescent Services Quarterlies (four full -day meetings annually) to receive training, updates,
and to provide county input on program decisions.
• Required minimum of 40 hours of training per year.
0
0
0
0%
7
Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
0
0
0
0%
Totals:
40 I 160
1920
100%
Chafee Worker #3 Name:
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice
1 Case Management and Support Services
Recommended full-time caseloads.
• Single County Metro, Suburban and Second City Programs 25 youth
* Rural and Regional Collaborative Programs - 15-20 youth
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait -List Report
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners.
Collaborative Services Development
Chafee program staff may engage in:
• Local collaborative service and resource development
• Local youth advisory board development and support
• State Chafee program projects, committees and task groups, including:
o Celebration of Educational Excellence Planning Team
o Colorado 9 to 25 Youth Summit Planning Team
o Colorado Youth Leadership Network
o Chafee assessment review committee
o Chafee Program guidance develooment team
5 'Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
_• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders)
6 Continuing Education: Minimum 40 hours per year
`• Required Chafee/Adolescent Services Quarterlies (four full -day meetings annually' to receive training, updates,
and to provide county input on program decisions.
• Required minimum of 40 hours of training per year.
7 _Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
Chafee Worker #4 Name:
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practke
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Case Management and Support Services
Recommended full-time caseloads:
• Single County Metro, Suburban and Second City Programs 25 youth
• Rural and Regional Collaborative Programs - 15-20 youth
Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait -List Report
Nrs/Week
0
krs/Month
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
01 0
0
0
0
0
Hrs/Year
% of Time
0 #DIV/0!
0
0
0
0
0
#DIV/0!
#DIV/o!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
0 #DIV/0!
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers. caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem.
and community partners_
Collaborative Services Development
Chafee program staff may engage in:
• Local collaborative service and resource development
• Local youth advisory board development and support
• State Chafee program projects, committees and task groups, including:
o Celebration of Educational Excellence Planning Team
o Colorado 9 to 25 Youth Summit Planning Team
o Colorado Youth Leadership Network
o Chafee assessment review committee
o Chafee Program guidance develooment team
Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders)
Continuing Education: Minimum 40 hours per year
• Required Chafee/Adolescent Services Quarterlies (four full -day meetings annually) to receive training, updates.
and to provide county input on program decisions.
• Required minimum of 40 hours of training per year.
Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
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