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Home My WebLink About20162362.tiffolorado ommunity The CCAA 's Mission is to partner with other private and public organizations, including CSBG Grantees, serving low-income people, through advocating, communicating and providing educational and training resources. July 14, 2016 The Honorable Mr. Mace Freeman BOCC Chair Weld County P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear BOCC Chair Mr. Mince Freeman, The Colorado Community Action Association (CCAA), in partnership with the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), is excited to provide this Colorado Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2014- 2015 Annual Report, which includes a one -page grantee sheet representing dashboard information for the agency/department that administered the program locally. CSBG is a federal block grant funding allocation to provide direct assistance and services to stabilize individuals/families and promote self-sufficiency, or to provide community linkages to advance local revitalization efforts. Services are provided to low-income people at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level (FILL) through 35 local grantees serving 62 of 64 counties across the state through a formula allocation administered by DOLA. This 2014-2015 Colorado CSBG Annual Report provides a program overview, information on the CSBG state office and state association, and participant demographic data on the individuals and families served in 2014 and 2015 (which took place from March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015). The report outlines how the CSBG funds were used in Colorado, including overall funding expenditures and service types, a summary of other resources leveraged at the local level, and a synopsis of discretionary funds and their purposes. Data was collected and reported on by all 35 grantees, with this report highlighting the program outcomes of each grantee including the federal objectives they addressed and the services and activities provided during the reporting period. We hope you find this report informative and useful. Please do not hesitate to contact the CCAA with any questions, comments, or with other requests. Sincerely, Josiah Masingale Executive Director Colorado Community Action Association PO Box 18321 Denver, CO 80218-0321 3©3.949,9934 Phone CCAAi≤7coloradocommunitvaction. org www_col oradocommunitvaction.org -. Pitting AmPita °tonging Lives c71 ourt P Ml 2016-2362 earnmurii. 7_, g.-!. _ l to Weld County Department of Human Services 315 North 11th Avenue Greely, CO 80631 Phone: 970-3564000 http://www.co.weld.co.us/[departments/HumanServices/Index.html County Served: Weld 2014 Program Year $152,910 CSBG funds supported the CSBG objectives in Weld County. 100% of the families served by Weld County were living at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level. 221 unemployed individuals obtained a job. 203 individuals obtained skills/competencies required for employment. $286,516 CSBG funds supported the CSBG objectives in Weld County. 9% of the families served by Weld County were living at or below 75% of the Federal Poverty Level. 121 unemployed individuals obtained a job. 132 individuals obtained skills/competencies required for employment. Expenditures by Service Category $61,392 $91,518 ■ Employment • Emergency Services 2015 Program Year Expenditures by Service Category $202,834 • Employment ■ Emergency Services MI Linkages ,( HIGHf.� POINT 13,271 F. THE COLORADO TRAIL C Acknowledgements i This report was prepared on behalf of the Colorado Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) network and the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) by the Colorado Community Action Association (CCAA), and was made possible by grants and support from the Region 8 Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (Region 8 RPIC), and through CSBG discretionary funding. Special thanks and consideration to DOLA staff Sarah Walfgran, and Quinn Fairchild for support and guidance in publishing this report. The CCAA would also like to recognize the Colorado CSBG grantee agencies for making this report possible. Special thanks to Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Eagle County, El Paso County, Garfield County, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, Jefferson County, MADA, Moffat County, Otero County, San Luis Valley Community Action Agency, and Weld County for providing additional information and photographs. All maps were provided by the Colorado State Demography Office. Special thanks and consideration to demography staff Cindy DeGroen, Robert Kemp, and Daniel Trone. Photo credits: Title Page (clockwise) - Nick Swett, Nick Swett, Nick Swett, Sarah Wolfgram; Page 1 - Department of Local Affairs; Page 3 - Nick Swett; Page 7 -Jefferson County; Page 11 - Sarah Wolfgram; Page 16 - Nick Swett; Page 17 -Jefferson County; Page 18 - El Paso County; Page 19 - San Luis Valley Community Action Agency; Page 20 - MADA; Page 21 - Arapahoe County; Page 22 (top-rightfhottom-left) - Otero County, Garfield County oJorado mmunity Action Association COLORADO Department of Local Affairs 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Table of Contents Introduction Page 1 Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics Page 3 What We Do and How We Help Page 11 Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions Page 16 Appendix A - CSBG Grantees Page 23 Appendix B - CSBG Services Provided Page 28 Appendix C - CSBG Federal Objectives Page 29 2014>2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Riock Grant C Introduction Executive Summary The 2014-2015 Colorado Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report provides a program overview, information on the CSBG state office and state association, and participant demographic data on the individuals and families served in 2014 and 2015. The report outlines how the CSBG funds were used in Colorado, including overall funding expenditures and service types, a summary of other resources leveraged at the local level, and a synopsis of discretionary funds and their purposes. The report highlights the program outcomes of each of the 35 grantees including the federal objectives they addressed and the services and activities provided during the reporting period. The report ends with the top management accomplishments and innovative strategies, as reported by members of the network. Colorado CSBG Overview CSBG is a federal funding allocation to provide direct assistance and services to stabilize individuals and families and promote self-sufficiency. Services are provided to low-income people at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). In Colorado, 35 grantees serve 62 of 64 counties across the state. In addition to providing direct services to those experiencing poverty, the funds may also be used to DOLA and CCAA staff at the Colorado State Capitol. (L to R) Quinn Fairchild/DOLA, Blake Duvall/CCAA, Josiah Masingale/CCAA, and Sarah Wolfgram/D0LA. provide linkages and to advance local community revitalization efforts. This federal block grant program is administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Per statute, DOLA distributes ninety percent (90%) of the annual allocation to the designated grantees through a formulaic allocation based on local poverty statistics. Of the remaining ten percent (10%), no more than five percent (5%) is used for the state's administrative expenses, with the remaining five percent (5%) being used at the state's.discretion to support other activities consistent with the purposes of the CSBG Act. Page 1 2414-Zd15 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C introduction Reporting Period The period represented in this report is program years 2014 and 2015, which took place from March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015. Data was collected and reported on by all 35 grantees to DOLA for each program year. Once the data was compiled and aggregated, DOLA submitted the annual Information System (IS) survey to the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP). The data goes through multiple levels of scrutiny at the state and national level before the finalized data is published in this and other reports. Total CO CSBG Funds Expended in PY 2014 and 2015 PY2014 PY2015 Eligible Entities $4,663,172 $4,793,492 State Administrative Costs $337,917 $345,067 Discretionary Projects $323,480 $283,280 TOTAL CSBG FUNDS* $5,324,569 $5,421,838 *Total funds expended differ from total funds allocated and other program variables. due to carry-over State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) -- CSBG State Office The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), receives and administers the annual CSBG allocation (CSBG State Office). Throughout Colorado, DOLA is the initial and primary point of contact where local governments work in partnership with the state. Through financial and technical assistance, property tax administration and programs addressing affordable housing and homelessness, DOLA works in collaboration with local communities to strengthen Colorado communities. Colorado Community Action Association (CCAA) — CSBG State Association The Colorado Community Action Association (CCAA—CSBG State Association) is the statewide membership organization for the Colorado CSBG grantees, subgrantees and other partner agencies. The CCAA provides training, technical assistance and statewide coordination such as regional forums and statewide conferences. The CCAA also serves as the Colorado lead agency for the federal Region 8 Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia (RPIC). Page 2 2014-2015 Annual Report CC. Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics Participant Characteristics The participant data on the following pages represents a select sample of the demographic information collected, and includes unduplicated counts of individuals and families served in the 2014 and 2015 program years. The report includes primary reporting data based on national reporting requirements of age, race, education level, poverty level, source of income, household composition and vulnerable populations. Below are the overall numbers of people served; not every individual surveyed answered all questions so sample size may vary slightly by question in charts on the following pages. The number of respondents is indicated on each chart for clarity. Number of Individuals Number of Families 60,840 31,322 Number of Individuals Number of Families Page 3 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics 2014 Age 25% of partici- pants were age 55 or older. 32% of partici- pants were chil- dren under the age of 18. 11% of child par- ticipants were under five years old. 2014 Participants by Age Group Seniors 55+ 25%.. Adults 24-54 36% 56,845 Individuals Surveyed 18,034 were Children 6-11 Years 12% Children 32% 12-17 Years 0-5 Years 9% Young Adults 11% 18-23 Adults 24-5 40% 2015 Participants by Age Group Seniors 55+ 27% 58,942 Individuals Surveyed 14,347 were Children 6-11 Years 9% Children 24% Young Adults 18-23 8% 12-17 Years 8% 0-5 Years 8% J 2015 Age • 27% of participants were age 55 or older. 24% of participants were children under the age of 18. ♦ 8% of child participants were under five years old. Page 4 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics 2014 Participants by Race 55,265 Individuals Surveyed American Indian r Alaskan Native 4% African American 7% Asian 1% Other 3% Multi -race 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% 2015 Participants by Race I54,925 Individuals Surveyed White 75% American Indian or Alaskan Native 3% African American 7% --Asian1% -- Other 10% — Multi -race 3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1% Page 5 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services BlockGrant C Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics 2014 Adult* Participants by Education Level 51% 27,209 Adults Surveyed 5% 21% 0-8 Grade 9-12/Non-Graduates 13% 9% High School 12+ Some Post- Associate/Bachelor's Graduate/GED Secondary 2015 Adult* Participants by Education Level 20,343 Adults Surveyed 6% 23% 0-8 Grade 9-12/Non-Graduates 45% High School Graduate/G ED 16% 11% 12+ Some Post- Associate/Bachelor's Secondary *Only participants age 24 or older were surveyed about education. Page 6 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics Poverty Level CSBG funds in Colorado may address people who are in crisis situations through stabilization services or pro- vide programs for those that are ex- periencing systemic poverty in an effort to realize self-sufficiency. CSBG may act as the initial entry point for an array of local assistance and hu- man services programs. Families above 125% FPL are served through linkages only (information and refer- rals). • Families at or below 50% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guide- line increased from 38% (2014) to 54% (2015) of families served. • Families served that had income levels below 100% FPL increased from 76% in 2014 to 81% in 2015. • Families served that were at or near poverty (household income less than 125% FPL) decreased from 91% in 2014 to 90% in 2015. Page 7 1 fat ftrt,itat fnr I lom.nity k.5toty k n1tl t ratroinibk tut sni luu .tr tinke itrws tt{t ntt mite. VOLUNTEER IGN -IN Sandra Vasquez, in her position with Habitat for Humanity ReStore through participation in the Jefferson County's Paid Internship Program. Persons in household 2014 100% FPL Guideline 2015 100% FPL Guideline 1 $11,670 $11,770 2 $15,730 $15,930 3 $19,790 $20,090 4 $23,850 $24/250 5 $27,910 $28,410 6 $31,970 $32,570 2014-2015 Annual Report Colorado Community Services Block Grant Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics i 2014 Poverty Level of Families Served* III201% and over • 176% to 200% 151% to 175% MP126% to 150% 101% to 125% 16,985 Families Surveyed 76% of Participant Families were below the Federal Poverty Level 76% to 100% 51% to 75 p to 50% 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 2015 Poverty Level of Families Served* 201% and over 1176% to 200% 01151% to 175% .126% to 150% IMMI101% to 125% 111111S76% to 100% 519 to 75% 31103 Families Surveyed 1 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 81% of Participant Families were below the Federal Poverty Level p to 50% 1 Page 8 2014-2015 Annual Report (� Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics 21,000 18,000 15,000 12,000 9,000 6,000 3,000 0 Sources of Family Income for 2014 and 2015 e. 2014 Families Surveyed = 29,732 2015 Families Surveyed = 34,038 GP N) 6. 'P ■ 2014 N 2015 e.‘,`) IC O `��O \ttico Sources of family income for 2014 and 2015 clearly show the three main populations served: Individuals or families in -crisis (No income sources); Older adults and people with disabilities (Social Security and Supplemental Security Income [5511 dependent); Working poor (Employment only or employment plus other sources as primary income). 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Participants by Household Composition for 2014 and 2015 2014 Families Surveyed = 26,324 2015 Families Surveyed = 32,210 Single Mother Single Father X2014 x2015 Two Parent H ouseh old 1 Individuals Household composition highlights the main types of households that participate in CSBG programs: Single -mother households served increased by 31% between 2014 and 2015. The proportion of families headed by a single parent grew from 26% in 2014 to 36% in 2015. Families without children still make up the majority of those served. Page 9 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Colorado CSBG Participant Characteristics Vulnerable Populations Served 2014* Homeless Families Families with Zero Income Single Parent Families People with High School Education or less People with Disabilities People Without Health Insurance Seniors 77,463 individuals served Children 47,949 families served *represents participants surveyed 4,374 ( 8%) 5,60: (19%) 4 (22%) 35%) 14,451 (19%) 20,9E a (77%) %) 18,034 (Z%) 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Vulnerable Populations Served 2015* Homeless Families Families with Zero Income Single Parent Families People with High School Education or less People with Disabilities People Without Health Insurance Seniors 86,756 individuals served Children 54,540 families served *represents participants surveyed 4,000 8,000 12,000 16,000 5,2' . (15%) 9,7 . 5 (290) 11,537 (31%) ,817 (73%) Page 10 2014-2015 Annual Report Cr Colorado Cornmuntty Serv'cas Block Grant C What We Do and How We Help Program Summary The families and communities of Colorado face unique issues and challenges around economic opportunity and poverty reduction. Many of these challenges are outside of the control of individuals and families, such as the local economy, while other factors such as the education levels and skills of individuals are distinctive to each community, and can vary greatly. Services that support these diverse participants must be specifically tailored to the community, with feedback from the individuals and families assisted. Colorado's CSBG program includes: Services to support individuals and families in increasing stability and moving towards self- sufficiency Services to maintain stability for older adults or people with disabilities to support independent living, aging in place and/or safety/security Services to stabilize individuals and families who are in crisis Maximizing Public Investment & Mobilizing Resources In the 2014 and the 2015 program years, the 35 Colorado CSBG grantees expended $4,691,877 and $5,068,997, respectively, in CSBG funds to provide services to persons and families with low -incomes, coordinate linkages within the community, conduct other community revitalization initiatives, and/or increase agency and community capacity to address the local causes of poverty and encourage eco- nomic development. Colorado CSBG grantees also leverage non-CSBG funds from federal, state, local and private resources to increase the collective impact of the local assistance and services; to coordinate other local, state, regional and federal funding sources; and to conduct local economic opportunity, poverty alleviation and community revitalization initiatives throughout Colorado. In addition, volunteers donated over 109,000 hours of their time in 2014, and over 124,000 hours in 2015, to CSBG programs across Colora- do. This is the equivalent of 55 full-time, year-round employees for 2014, and 62 employees for 2015 (based on 2,000 hour work year). Page 11 20142015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C What We Do and How We Help $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $- Grantee Uses of CSBG Funds for 2014 and 2015 4- • aNI se �} C, GAtht P do inem 1 2014 ra 2015 i. NB a fe III Grantee Uses of CSBG Funds 2014 2015 Employment $1,317,693 $1,201,693 Education $15,336 $82,193 Emergency Services $1,087,561 $1,125,155 Nutrition $347,111 $418,979 Housing $36,137 $44,323 Linkages $1,030,230 $1,087,103 Income Management $24,206 $52,899 Self Sufficiency $567,966 $606,030 Health $243,679 $227,859 Other $21,958 $222,763 [State Uses of CSBG Discretionary Funds 2014 2015 Training and Technical Assis- tance $87,341 $117,998 Statewide Programs $96,763 $0 Grants for Exemplary or Demonstration Programs $32,000 $70,500 'General Support $30,000 $27,527 Awards to Local Agencies for Expansion to New Areas $12,675 $12,675 Other* $64,700 $54,579 TOTAL DISCRETIONARY $323,480 $283,280 *Multi -County Service Agency support for eligible entities ing services for two or more counties, formula transition port for eligible entities receiving a reduction under revision. lead- sup- formula Page 12 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant What We Do and How We Help Colorado Cornnwnity Ser vices Block Gr ant 1014-2015 Annual Repor t C What We Do and How We Help 1 r - G Employment (training), Emergency Ser- vices (rent/mortgage & utility payments/ Food, gas vouchers, auto repair), Nutrition (food bank), Linkages (database) Emergency Services (rent/mortgage & utility payments, clothing, medical, trans- portation) [emergency food] (adult. ESL] T Eligible Activities Provided income Management (weatherization), Emergency Services (rent & utility pay- ments, counseling), Linkages (coordination), Self -Sufficiency (case management & housing) Health (transportation) Employment (youth, training), Emergency Services (rent/mortgage payments), Edu- cation (participant assistance) Income Management (weatherization), Nutrition (food boxes) Linkages (application assistance for bene- fits) Health (dental) Emergency Services (rentjmortgage & Otero Count utility payments, medical, transporta- y $ 193,610 Bent, Crowley, Otero tion), Linkages (transportation vouchers),. Employment (student support) .E - co ti r5 L C} ZeL0 ai ' tn 2 0 a C th 0 2 ro +' t o 2 Logan, Morgan, Phil- lips, Sedg'Mck, Washington, Yuma 40 C' fD 1'L it Ua E 3 — $ 225,617 N CO 11 e,-4 Yh N iII 000 h tY N i < 2 .► a e A u .... t 2 Northeast Colorado Association of Local Governments Page 14 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C What We Do and How We Help ,. Nutrition (emergency food) I Linkages (transportation, homemaker ser- vices), Housing (repair, weatherization), Nu- trition (education, food boxes, delivery, food bank), Income Management (training), Emer- gency Services (rent/mortgage & utility pay- ments, medical, auto repair, clothing, legal, disaster relief) I i Emergency Services (rent/mortgage & utility payments, food, medical, auto repair, home repair, transportation, professional goods) 14-2015 Agency Services and Subgranted Activities Subgranted Activities Provided Eligible Activities Provided Health (vaccinations), Linkages (transportation), Nutrition (food delivery) Income Management (weatherization), Emergency Services (food, medical, auto repair, transporta- tion), linkages (coordination with other pro- grams), Nutrition (food delivery), Housing (home repairs) Nutrition (senior food delivery) Emergency Services (rent/mortgage & utility pay- ments, insurance, auto repair, child care, transpor- tation, clothing) Nutrition (food boxes, education) Linkages (referrals & education about benefits, transportation), Nutrition (seniors, food delivery), Health (medical) Linkages (transportation) Emergency Services (rent/mortgage & utility pay- ments, food, medical, auto repair, home repair, transportation, professional goods) Employment (training, professional goods), Emer- gency Services (rent/mortgage & utility payments, Pitkin 1 Prowers OC' n. n rti co E2E = T . C cp4) cu Q .c •— V76 >` 'ff.) 2N ea V Q 'E Q v)3 e = •_1. t N — C CD CU . J V 4.7 I- V d Counties Served wads wnowb paujgwo STOZ-tr'OZ $ 23,265 $ 73,079 a ri in �/} N se- el 1 t} M N elN �? CO 00 it} U I VI. to i�t1 M N V} Ql N N V? U r n s �+ Pitkin County Prowers County Pueblo Coun- ty ea c G U t G o t 0 CC Tic .� ta Q a! ea yy to a C C a) .� E 4uc ' o> in ir � 7 t >. E c £ u >. +. 3 a H , in C4 a- 5 s N O Cl a a 'c c L. ° O 3 U w i c, t C hate Page 15 Annum Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions The Colorado CSBG program also reported on performance management accomplishments and innovative solutions achieved by grantees in the 2014 and 2015 CSBG program years. This information is provided by grantees in the annual CSBG Information Systems (IS) survey report. Grantees submit examples of their top management accomplishments including: How CSBG has addressed a cause or condition of poverty with an innovative approach; How CSBG has devised a long-term solution to a persistent problem facing the low-income community; How CSBG has provided positive results for vulnerable populations; And/or the overall impact of CSBG in the community or agency. DOLA and CCAA select the top accomplishments to represent Colorado's statewide program. Page 16 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions 2014 Strategic Thinking for Long -Term Solutions Jefferson County's Paid Internship Program Jefferson County determined that there was a need for paid training experiences for low-income individuals and established a paid internship program to provide wages and work experience to economically disadvantaged populations, opportunities with a particular employer or in a desired field, and a current reference. In addition, the program saves employers money while they assist the community and decreases the stigma associated with low-income individuals. CSBG funds were used for participants' wages for actual work completed with their assigned employers. in addi- tion, funds were utilized for employment development activities and job coaching for success. Partners provided employment opportunities or resources for participants and included non-profit, public, and private employers, as well as community agencies that provide assistance with food, shelter, domestic violence, mental health counseling, and clothing. The agency received 62 referrals and, based on funding, enrolled 22 for placement with employers. Of those en- rolled, 82% of participants increased their work skills, 100% successfully completed their internship, and 41% obtained employment upon completion of their internship. 2015 Strategic Thinking for Long -Term Solutions Weld County's Employment First Program Elizabeth Casey, in her paid -internship position with J Eric Salon & Spa. Clients who participate in the Employment First program have many challenges when trying to find appropriate employment. The need was determined by a current needs assessment, current census information, and internal referrals. County staff also attend community meetings and listen to commu- nity partners about the needs they are seeing with the individuals and families they are working with. CSBG funds were designated to help in areas that self-sufficiency and client independence would be quickly noted. Providing assistance with skill assessment, testing and counseling were the main focus. Since education was also a critical component of finding more suitable employment, support services were also earmarked for CSBG funds. Local educational partners have supported the program by Page 17 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions allowing the Employment First program easy access and unlimited slots to their basic education pro- grams. Nonprofit agencies that participate as worksites for the Employment First program provide an environment for basic learning, teaching good work habits, and offering permanent employment op- portunities whenever'possible. Through staff counseling, 146 clients were able to reduce the number of program sanctions that could inhibit success with the program. Individuals who participated in skills assessment were able to docu- ment skill knowledge that they now use during the employment application and interview pro- cess. Clients improved employment opportunities by overcoming transportation barriers, improved job application and interview portfolios through 52 work skill assessments, interest inventories and assessment testing. 269 of the clients who completed the program found employment, and 32% re- tained that employment for at least 90 days. 2014 Top Agency Management Accomplishments Douglas County: The local coalition of providers, led by county staff, successfully developed a self- sufficiency table to assess and track every customer's achievement toward self-sufficiency. This includ- ed developing a theory of change, a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a de- sired change is expected to happen for a customer and the community. The group also developed a database to incorporate this matrix data and more efficiently manage customer information and docu- ment their achievements. Housing Solutions for the Southwest: Staff created a questionnaire for the community needs assess- ment criteria for the next CSBG grant, and asked all board members to distribute the questionnaire throughout their counties, with the results driving the local planning process. El Paso County: Members of the newly reorganized tripartite board actively participated in the admin- istration of the local CSBG program. The board eval- uated proposals received in response to the coun- ty's request for community partners that were able and qualified to provide CSBG services to El Paso County citizens in need. The tripartite board's rec- ommendations were unanimously supported by the Board of County Commissioners, and contracts were issued to three local agencies. Members of the El Paso CSBG Tripartite Board with El Paso County Staff. Page 18 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions 2015 Top Agency Management Accomplishments Douglas County: The launch of Douglas County Cares was the most significant accomplishment of the county's CSBG program in 2015. This was the culmination of over four years of planning and program development. The goal of this initiative was to move away from using CSBG funds to support short- term emergency assistance and instead, direct funding to support long-term self-sufficiency of vulnera- ble residents in the community. Eagle County: Through a community group known as InteGreat!, an asset map project was completed to create a visual for all the programs or services that are currently offered in Eagle County. This map is an important tool that helped the community be able to better identify and reduce disparities as well strategically increase access to services that are current gaps within our community. To further these efforts, the tripartite board approved funds to expand upon the asset map and conduct a community needs assessment around gaps in services identified. San Luis Valley Community Action Agency: After a ROMA training, the tripartite board decided they needed to redefine the SLVCAA Vision and Mis- sion. SLVCAA narrowed the organization's scope to include more funding for self-sufficiency activi- ties and chose to limit funding for emergency ser- vices. SLVCAA also realized that the program needed to develop stronger partnerships with the community's six Departments of Human Services, subgrantees, workforce centers, local churches, and others to identify duplication and support programs. These changes have given SLVCAA The SLVCAA Tripartite Board and staff hard at work. stronger and more positive outcomes using limited resources. 2014 and 2015 State Office Top Management Accomplishments In addition to the top grantee agency accomplishments, DOLA also identified the top state manage- ment accomplishments displaying how responsible, informed leadership led to effective and efficient management of the CSBG program. The following accomplishments were achieved during each pro- gram year as recommended by grantees. In 2014, DOLA staff, in partnership with local CSBG grantee leadership and stakeholders, helped three rural counties receiving CSBG allocations (Bent, Crowley and Otero) combine under Otero County De- partment of Human Services to create one Multi -County Service Area (MCSA). This MCSA strengthened Page 19 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions the administrative management of the CSBG funds throughout the tri-county area, and resulted in a more robust, community -wide approach to service delivery. It now serves as a model for creating col- laborative intergovernmental agreements to serve multiple counties through central administration. In 2015, the top State Office Management Accomplishment reflects administrative efficiency. During the 2015 program year, the CSBG program manager and federal grants manager positions at the state level experienced turnover. DOLA filled the gap by having the CSBG program assistant (Quinn Fairchild) step up and manage key administrative aspects of the program and contracted with Teri Davis, a retir- ee who had previously managed the program, to ensure that there weren't any gaps in services. The new CSBG program manager (Sarah Wolfgram) was hired in April 2015. 2014 Mobilizing Resources to Support Innovative Solutions Moffat County's Self -Service Access Point Moffat County developed a "self-service" access point, increasing local access to services from 6-8 hours per week to 28 hours. Individuals can now use technology to access services electronically for the purpose of applying and maintaining program eligibility. The county library was identified as a partner to provide interim services as well as development of long term service delivery. CSBG funds were used for staff and program expenses and to develop the self-service site. The Board of County Commissioners worked with the library board and the community in the development of the project. The Colorado Department of Human Services provided the installation and ongoing support of the computer system. Fifty-five households (176 individuals) were able to access place -based services through the self-service access point to support their nutritional, housing, and medical needs. 2015 Mobilizing Resources to Support Innovative Solutions MADA's Day Shelter (lockers partially paid for with CSBG Discretionary Funds). Mexican -American Development Association (MADA)'s Ft. Lyon Referral Network MADA's Ft. Lyon Referral Network coordinates local client re- ferrals to a supportive residential community program for homeless individuals with substance abuse problems. Partici- pants may stay in the program up to two years and receive wrap -around services when they leave to reintegrate in their communities. At the end of the 2015 program year, four were enrolled in the program, one was on the waiting list, and three had graduated. Page 20 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions 2014 Providing Positive Results for Vulnerable Populations (Youth) Eagle County's Bright Beginnings Bright Beginnings (now called Bright by Three) provides low-income families visits that provide age ap- propriate school readiness activities for infants and toddlers, and to connect families to community resources to help them work towards self-sufficiency. Bright by Three and Early Head Start programs are located within Health and Human Services and coordinate with social services, public health and self-sufficiency programs. CSBG funds were used to provide Bright by Three visits to 125 participants with children ages 0-3 and support both home and center -based Early Head Start programs. In addi- tion, one- time spending of CSBG funds were used to purchase food for the Breakfast Before the Bell program, ensuring nutritional meals were supplied children in need. 2014 Providing Positive Results for Vulnerable Populations (Seniors) Arapahoe County's Homemaker Program Arapahoe County Community Resources partners include four different Meals on Wheels programs and Senior Hub's volun- teer program fro Aurora residents and pet care programs. For free or low-cost pet food and care. Community Resources works with Arapahoe County's volunteer coordinator to secure volunteers for the unmet needs of clients in the non -Aurora area and to provide volunteers to shovel snow for clients. The agency also partners with First Ride senior transportation to provide transportation services to seniors and uses the buses to provide outreach materials regarding health events, ser- vices, income tax preparation, and other topics. Arapahoe County Homemaker Program client Marge Tidaback visits with staff member Teresa Marlowe. Because part of Arapahoe County includes the rural Eastern Plains, Community Resources works close- ly with senior groups in that area to ensure that their needs are met and they have access to services. The program partners with other county programs such as Adult Protective Services and Medicaid Long Term Care to serve mutual clients and to provide information to clients, and partners that allow the program to target outreach to specific groups of people, to attend resource fairs, and to educate com- munity members so that they can pass information along to other people in their own community. A total of 376 individuals received homemaker services allowing them to remain independent in their own homes. 255 of these people were served through the CSBG program. CSBG funds are used to pay staff, materials, supplies, training, uniforms, tri-partite board costs, and a cost -allocated portion of the administration and fiscal support. Page 21 2014:2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community services Block Grant C Top Management Accomplishments and Innovative Solutions 2015 Providing Positive Results for Vulnerable Populations (Youth) Otero County IMICSA's School Volunteers Through linkages, the 'CSBG program and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) were able to get volunteers in the school to help children with literacy and math. RSVP and the La Junta Intermediate School coordinated volunteers to be assigned into the classrooms to help the children. CSBG funds were used to promote the program. 2015 Providing Positive Results for Vulnerable Populations (Seniors) Otero County MCSA School Volunteer Program "Meet and Greet" with local RSVP Volunteers. Garfield County's Traveler Program The Traveler serves seniors and disabled riders throughout Garfield County. In 2015, the Traveler pro- gram expanded the service population to all disabled seniors in the county who are unable to access the current transportation in their local communities. The Traveler receives self referrals as well as calls from medical offices, social service agencies and family members for seniors/disabled individuals that need transportation assistance in the county. The Traveler program initiated a new run from Bafflement Mesa/Parachute on Thursdays for shopping and medical appointments. The Traveler stops in each town to pick up riders on the way to Glenwood Springs in the morning and returns in the afternoon. Riders have found it to be a social event and a great way to get their shopping needs met. 9117 '1366 Garfield County's Traveler Program in action. In the last year, the Traveler program added over 100 new riders throughout the county. Functional assessments assessed riders' transportation needs as well as other social service needs. Those needs are shared with drivers so the rider does not need to explain their needs over and over again. Re- garding social service needs, staff at the Depart- ment of Human Services is able to link riders with services through the department and other social services organizations in the county to meet their needs. CSBG funds are used to pay for a portion of the Traveler drivers' salaries. Page 22 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block Grant Appendix A Colorado CSBG Grantees Community Services Block Grant Program Participants Meat S kin Banc �r J Mega Gather' Dolts firrekwn. 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Frown Sacs Created by: State Demography Office. 1/24/2016 Source: CSBG PMgt BM, Department otloeal Afla.r5 Adams County 4430 South Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: 720-523-6851 http://www.co.adams.co.us/ County Served: Adams Baca County Public Health Agency 741 Main Street, Suite 4 Springfield, CO 81073 Phone: 719-523-6621 http://www.bacadem.com/publichealth.htm County Served: Baca Page 23 2014-2015 Annual Report Arapahoe County Community Resources 1690 West Littleton Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: 303-738-8089 http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/ County Served: Arapahoe Boulder County Community Action Program P.O. Box 471 Boulder, CO 80306 Phone: 303-441-3972 http://www.bouldercountv.org/government/dept/ pages/comniservhome.aspx County Served: Boulder Colorado Community Services Block C Appendix A- Colorado CSBG Grantees City and County of Broomfield 6 Garden Center Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone: 720-887-2279 http://www.broomfield.org/ County Served: Broomfield Clear Creek County Public & Environmental Health 1531 Colorado Boulevard Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Phone: 303-567-3147 ht-tp://www.clearcreekhealth.us/ County Served: Clear Creek Delta County Health & Human Services 560 Dodge Street Delta, CO 81416 Phone: 970-874-2030 http://www_deltacounty.org/ County Served: Delta Eagle County HHS, Child, Family & Adult Services 551 Broadway Street Eagle, CO 81631 Phone: 970-328-8840 http://www.eaglecounty.us/HHS/ County Served: Eagle Garfield County Department of Human Services 195 West 14th Street Rifle, CO 81650 Phone: 970-456-2295 http://www_garfield-county.comjhuman-services,/ senior-services..aspx County Served: Garfield Page 24 2014-2015 Annual Report City and County of Denver Department of Human Services 1200 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 720-944-2875 http://www.denvergov.org/ 8oardsandCommissions/ County Served: Denver Colorado East Community Action Agency 1114 Main Street Limon, CO 80020 Phone: 719-775-8586 http:://www.cecaa.org/ Counties Served: Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln Douglas County 100 Third Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone: 303-688-4825 iittp://www.douglas.co. us/government/ departments'cormunity-develournent/ County Served: Douglas El Paso County Department of Human Services 1675 West Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-444-5482 http://cihs.elpasoco.com/Pagesidefaultaspx County Served: El Paso Gilpin County Human Services 2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 100 Black Hawk, CO 80422 Phone: 303-582-5444 http://www.ca.gilpin.co.us/ County Served: Gilpin Colorado Community Services Block C Appendix A —Colorado CSBG Grantees Gunnison County Department of Health & Human Services 225 North Pine Gunnison, CO 81230 Phone: 970-641-7940 http://http://www, unnisoncount .or 149 Health -Human -Services Counties Served: Gunnison and Hinsdale Jefferson County Community Development 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419 Phone: 303-271-8371 http://jeffco.us/commdev/ Counties Served: Jefferson and Park Larimer County Human Services 2601 Midpoint Drive, Suite 112 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: 970-498-7600 http 1/www.co.la rimer.co.us/humanservices/ County Served: Larimer Mexican -American Development Association 17 North 6th Street Montrose, CO 81401 Phone: 970-249-4774 Counties Served: Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel Northeast Colorado Association of Local Governments 231 Main Street, Suite 211 Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Phone: 970-867-9409 http://www.necalg.com/ Counties Served: Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma Page 25 2014-2015 Annual Report G Housing Solutions for the Southwest 295 Girard Street Durango, CO 81230 Phone: 970-259-1086 http://swhousingsolutions.com/ Counties Served: Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan Kiowa County 1305 Goff Street, P.O. Box 100 Eads, CO 81036 Phone: 720-887-2279 http://www.kiowacounty-colorado.corn/ County Served: Kiowa Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 1/2 Road Grand Junction, CO 81504 Phone: 970-241-8480 http://humanservices.mesacounty.usj County Served: Mesa Moffat County Department of Social Services 595 Breeze Street Craig, CO 81625 Phone: 970-824-8282 https://www.colorado.govipacificimoffatcountVi social -services -department County Served: Moffat Otero County Department of Human Services 13 West Third Street La Junta, CO 81050 Phone:719-383-3167 htt www.otera ov.com/ Counties Served: Bent, Crowley, Otero Colorado Community Services Block C Appendix A ---Colorado CSBG Grantees Pitkin County 0405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 7 Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-920-5241 http://www.aspenpitkin,com/Departrnents/ Human -Resources/ County Served: Pitkin Pueblo County Department of Housing & Human Services 2631 East 4th Street Pueblo, CO 81001 Phone: 719-583-6323 httolicounty. puebla.org/governrnenticounty/ department/housing-and-human-services/ housing-andhuman-services County Served: Pueblo Routt County Department of Human Services 135 6th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Phone: 970-870-5533 http://www.co.routt.co.us/ County Served: Routt South Central Council of Governments 300 South Bonaventure Avenue Trinidad, CO 81082 Phone: 719-845-1133 http://sccog.net/ Counties Served: Huerfano and Las Animas Page 26 2014-2015 Annual Report C Prowers County 1001 South Main Street Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: 719-336-7486 htttp://www.prowerscountv,net/ County Served: Prowers Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services 345 Market Street Meeker, CO 81641 Phone: 970-878-9640 http://www.rbc,usidepartmentsihuman-services County Served: Rio Blanco San Luis Valley Community Action Agency 610 State Avenue, Suite 200 Alamosa, CO 81101 Phone: 719-589-6099 Counties Served: Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache Summit County Health and Human Services 0083 Nancy's Place Frisco, CO 80443 Phone: 970-668-2941 http:fiwww.co.summit.co.usi County Served: Summit Teller County 112 North "A" Street Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Phone: 719-689-2988 http:Uwww.co.telier.co.us/ County Served: Teller Colorado Community Services Block Appendix A --Colorado CSBG Grantees Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments 3224 - A Independence Road Callon City, CO 81212 Phone: 719-275-8350 http:fluaacog•com/ Counties Served: Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake Page 27 2014-2015 Annual Report Weld County Department of Human Services 315 North 11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-356-4000 htttp://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/ HurnanServices(index.html County Served: Weld Colorado Community Services Block C Appendix pp B-2 01� - 2015 Federal - Objectives • by Agency Agency Employ- ment Educa- tion Income Mgt Emergency Housing Services Nutrition Linkages Self Suffi- clency Health Adams County X x x x x Arapahoe County x Baca County X X Boulder County CAP X X City & County of Broomfield City & County of Denver X X X ' Clear Creek County X Colorado East CAA Delta County X Douglas County X X X X Eagle County X X X El Paso County X X Garfield County X Gilpin County x Gunnison County x Housing Solutions for the outhwest x x x x Jefferson County 4 X Kiowa County X Larimer County 1 x X X MADA X X Mesa County X X Moffat County X Northeast Colorado Associ- ation of Local Governments X X Otero County Pitkin County X x Prowers County X X Pueblo County X x X X x x x Rio Blanco County j X Routt County - X X San Luis Valley CAA X X X x X South Governments Central Council of X Summit County x X x eller County x _ Upper Council Arkansas Area of Governments X ' eld County P.ige =a 2014-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community Services Block C Appendix C - CSBG Federal Objectives CSBG Federal Objectives The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act outlines the nine federal objectives under which CSBG funds may be used and reported on. While the federal objectives outline the allowable activity types for the funding, they also assist agencies in the classification of the strategies and outcomes to be achieved through the CSBG allocation, National Performance Indicators (NPis), and the annual Information System (IS) survey report. Below are the CSBG federal objectives along with a brief description of each: Employment: Activities may include information about employment and job training, job counseling, job placement and development, on-the-job training activities to enhance the skills of working persons during employment, and summer youth jobs programs. Other activities may be employment generating projects, skills training, participation in planning and coordination of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), or participation in community employment programs. Education: Activities may include information about educational opportunities, advice and guidance to eligible youth and adults about educational opportunities, educational or informational activities conducted to inform the public about problems and solutions of poverty in the community, support of Head Start programs, child development and childcare classes, parenting skills education, projects to mobilize community resources to meet educational needs and to arrange for partnerships, and coordinated initiatives in education projects. Income Management: Activities may include CSBG-funded energy efficiency activities, household financial counseling, income tax counseling, alternative energy installations, public information regarding energy conservation, weatherization support, and other income management projects to assist families and individuals in making better use of available income. Housing: Activities may include information about housing services, counseling on homeownership, counseling in landlord/tenant relations as well as assistance in applying for rent subsidies, home repair and residential rehab services, support for group homes, initiatives enforcing the Community Reinvestment Act, participation in preparation of applications from local governments for CDBG, rural water and wastewater facilities, and Section 8 housing. Emergency Services: Activities may include one-time payments to help meet emergency needs for shelter, food, clothing, fuel, energy payments or other basic needs; temporary shelter and/or food programs for the homeless; mobilizing, storing and distributing donations of money, food or clothing; professional services to help persons meet one-time emergencies or recover from disasters; and Page 29 2014-2015 Annual Report G Colorado Community Services Block Grant C Appendix C - CSBG Federal Objectives projects to mobilize the resources of communities to meet emergency or disaster relief needs of eligible persons. Linkages: Activities may include information and referrals to several different types of programs, projects undertaken by agencies to identify and prioritize the needs of eligible citizens, activities that recruit volunteers and coordinate their activities, organizing community meetings or coordinating activities such as beautification, recycling, or crime prevention campaigns. This objective includes transportation of eligible persons to services they need within their communities that cannot be assigned to a single direct program purpose in other service categories. Can also include elderly projects such as for multi -purpose senior centers; or recreation, consumer, and homemaker services. Self -Sufficiency: Activities may include cornprehensive, long-term programs of family development whose purpose is to help clients achieve a set of goals which will result in greater self-sufficiency and will eliminate some of the causes of that family's poverty. Health: Activities may include transportation to medical services; medical or dental screening; immunizations; drug abuse or alcoholism prevention and treatment; family planning -- counseling, information, or assistance; rural health programs; health -related information for all ages; periodic screening for serious health problems; and mental health screening referral and treatment. Nutrition: Activities may include organizing and operating food banks, supporting food banks of faith based and civic organization partners with food supplies and management support; distributing surplus USDA commodities and other food supplies; administering the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program; preparing and delivering meals, especially to the homebound elderly; providing food in group settings; counseling about family and children's nutrition; initiating self-help projects, such as community gardens and canneries; and food buying groups. Page 30 2Di4-2015 Annual Report C Colorado Community 5ervico Block Grant Hello