HomeMy WebLinkAbout20153087.tiff RESOLUTION
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, 2015, and ending September 30, 2016,with terms and conditions being as stated in said
plan, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
i IServices, that the Annual Pro
County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social ram Plan for the Chafee Program
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said plan.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 28th day of September A.D., 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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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, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
The Plan includes the following:
o Completed and Signed "Request for State Approval"form
o Completed "2015-2016 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 Phone: 970-352-1551x6289
Title: Youth Services Permanency Supervisor Email: krausekc@weldgov.com
Supervisor/Administrator Contact:
Name: Gabrielle Brighton Phone: 970-352.1551x6230
Title: Permanency Manager Email: brightongm@weldgov.com
Accounting Contact:
Name: Lennie Bottorff Phone: 970-352-1551x6537
Title: Fiscal Manager Email: bottottl@weldgov.com
By signing below you verify that the information provided in this plan is correct and current and the county agrees to
provide services in accordance with this plan. Your signature also acknowledges agreement to the statement of
assurances found herein. If two or more counties propose this plan, the required signatures below are to be
completed by each participant c ty. Please attach an additional signature page as needed.
Signatur , I I CT R, O PARTM F HUMAN SERVICES ATE
SEP 2 8 2015
SI: ure, CHAIR, BOARD F COUNTY OMMISSIONERS DATE
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CO Office of Children,
Youth&Families
Division of Child Welfare
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM(CFCIP)
2015.2016 PROGRAM PLAN COVER PAGE
Period of Performance: October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016
• Chafee Case Management and Support Services
• Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Services
• National Youth in Transition Data Base (NYTD) Services
Host County Name: WELD
Fiscal Agent: Weld County
Host County DUNS Number:
lChafeeEte ,O1 tiVe Cooties (if any)
Collaborative Counties:
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Name of Agency Contracted to Provide CFCIP Services on behalf of the County:
Agency Name:
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES
The following County (ies): WELD assure that, upon approval of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Collaborative Services Plan and notice of funding, the following will be adhered to in the implementation of the
CFCIP Collaborative Services Plan:
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;
5. Not more than 30 percent of the amounts allocated for CFCIP for a fiscal year (performance period)will be
expended for room and board for youth who have left foster care because they have attained 18 years of
age, and have not attained 21 years of age [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.
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The County's Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) services plans are required to be
approved annually. Given that services are not standardized across counties, it is important to provide
detailed bullets of information about a County's projected services.
According to Volume 7, the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) is a federally funded
statewide independent living program that is county administered.
The purpose of the Chafee 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.
7.305.41 County Responsibilities[Rev. eff. 2/1/10]
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.
7.305.42 Eligibility[Rev. eff. 7/1/12]. 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 or meet community
placement requirements for the Division of Youth Corrections.
B. Be at risk of aging out of foster care which includes youth:
1. Currently in out-of-home care, fifteen (15) up to eighteen (18) years of age, and in out-of-
home placement for a minimum of six (6) months. 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
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.
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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).
B) Briefly describe how the county CFCIP program enhances services already provided by the
county.
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 buffeted detail how the program will identify and engage youth eligible for Chafee
services in each of the eligible populations.
CFCIP-Eligible Identification and Engagement Efforts
Service Populations
1) Youth, age 14 to 21, who have Referred to Chafee by DHS CW through Family Engagement meetings(FEM),
been in out-of-home care a Team Decision meetings(TDM),Crystal Reports, Permanency Round Tables
minimum of 6 months, and Adolescent Care Exceptions Report. Outreach process: Referral received,
consecutive months not required. contact made with youth,assessment completed with discussion regarding
Chafee being a voluntary program,Transition Plan created, Provide on-going
support and services focused on the outcomes in the Transition Plan.
2) Youth, age 14-21, who entered Referred to Chafee by DHS Adoption CS: Monthly Administrative review list
Adoption Assistance on or after TRAILS/Crystal Report. Outreach process: Referral received,contact made
age 14. with youth,assessment completed with discussion regarding Chafee being a
voluntary program,Transition Plan created, Provide on-going support and
services focused on the outcomes in the Transition Plan.
3) Youth, age 14-21, who and Referred to Chafee by DHS CW State ETV list,TDM, Permanency Round
entered Relative Guardianship Tables, Kinship CW.Outreach process: Referral received,contact made with
Assistance on or after age 14. youth,assessment completed with discussion regarding Chafee being a
voluntary program, Transition Plan created, Provide on-going support and
services focused on the outcomes in the Transition Plan.
4) Young adults, age 18-21, who Referred to Chafee by DHS CW, State ETV listing, TDM, Permanency Round
were in out-of-home care on Tables,and Youth Voice Round Tables.NYTD and self referrals. Outreach •
their 18th birthday. process: Referral received,contact made with youth,assessment completed with
discussion regarding Chafee being a voluntary program, Transition Plan
created, Provide on-going support and services focused on the outcomes in the
Transition Plan.
5) Youth, age 14-21, who meet Referred to Chafee by DYC State ETV listing. Outreach process: Referral
community placement received, contact made with youth,assessment completed with discussion
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requirements for the Division of regarding Chafee being a voluntary program,Transition Plan created, Provide
Youth Corrections, and were in on-going support and services focused on the outcomes in the Transition Plan.
community placement for a
minimum of 6 months,
consecutive months not required;
or, were in community
placement in an unlocked facility
on their 18th birthday.
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.
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
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 of:
A) Legal permanency and lifelong connections;
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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 decision 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
(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.
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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,TDM, 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.
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.
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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 your serve
and efforts your county is engaged with 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.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.
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;
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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.
F) Adequate employment;
1) Describe how the program will help young people gain the experience and skills needed to
be employed, ways in which 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 through knowledge of financial responsibilities and skills in personal
household financial management;
1) Describe how the program will work with young 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
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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.
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 for the month and will last for
approximately 90 minutes. There is currently no specific curriculum for a group but it is anticipated
groups may begin with the inclusion of 14+year olds in the 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
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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.
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 housing with:
36.3% • One-third experience homeless • Individually tailored, comprehensive,
• Likely to have a high school diploma hands on, incentivized interventions and
• Most likely to attend college supports.
• Most likely to be employed • A comprehensive assessment that
• Low rate of criminal convictions identifies strengths and deficits related to
• One-third receive food stamps appropriate independent living skills sets.
• Two-thirds are female • A youth specific Transition Plan that guides
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.
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 have resident children hands on, incentivized interventions and
• Low level of social supports supports.
• Least likely to be currently enrolled in • A comprehensive assessment that
school
Least likely to finish high school or attend identifies strengths and deficits related to
• college appropriate independent living skills sets.
• Lowest rate of employment • A youth specific Transition Plan that guides
• Low rate of criminal convictions the youth and their support team towards
• Most likely to receive needs 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 finished high school and have at • A comprehensive assessment that
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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.
Troubled • Most likely to be homeless or experience Weld County Chafee workers provide eligible youth
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 • A comprehensive assessment that
• Only one tenth have some college identifies strengths and deficits related to
• Least likely to be currently employed appropriate independent living skills sets.
• High likelihood of conviction after age 18
• Most likely to be incarcerated or • A youth specific Transition Plan that guides
institutionalized the youth and their support team towards
• Have mental health, substance abuse, meeting the unique needs of each youth in
issues order to prepare them for successful
• Highest rate of victimization emancipation and adult self-sufficiency.
• Mostly male
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 (EN)by March 31, 2016.
Sample Objective: 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,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.
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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.
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
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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,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.
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 participation in youth development and leadership
opportunities where their voice can benefit themselves and the community of emancipating youth. The
youth receive support from 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 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 an 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 throughout the
community to have their voice heard. In order to increase leadership skills and opportunities youth are
able to develop and lead monthly Chafee workshops for the group. Youth are required to complete an
interest form at certain times of the year so the program can ensure relevant 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.
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Chafee staff are expected to attend all relevant trainings possible through various entities to enhance
skills and knowledge of how to best assist the participants that are served.
8. Program Reporting
A. Describe in bulleted detail how your county will engage foster parents and caseworkers to
assure 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 to do so. Information is documented in
the youth's case file, during court reviews, foster care reviews, and in the Trails system.
B. Describe ways in which your county and program will support efforts to contact youth
participating in National Youth in Transition Database 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.
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.
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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
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 including the Chafee participant in their monthly
caseload status reports and will submit them to the CFCIP Program Specialist by the 1st of each
month.
8. The Host County shall be responsible for compiling the annual individual data reports and
submit them to the CFCIP Program Administrator.
9. The writing and revision of Youth Transition Plans shall include the Chafee participant; care
providers, and both the Host County and the Partnering County.
10. The Host County will agree to update the partnering County by use of Trails entry.
11. The Host County will provide any Chafee services determined as necessary by the initial
assessment in accordance with CFCIP regulations.
12. The Host County is responsible for initial follow up reports.
13. The Host County will inform the Partnering County of case closure through written
documentation and will close the Independent Living case in Trails.
14. The Host County is responsible for providing a copy of the annual County Collaborative Chafee
Plan to the Partnering County upon plan approval and ensuring expenditures are allowable
costs.
Specific Provisions:
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:
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County, Host Collaborative County
Director (or Director's designee)
Administrator
Chafee Supervisor
Chafee Caseworker
County, Partner Collaborative County
Director (or Director's designee)
Administrator
Chafee Supervisor
Chafee Caseworker
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
ABOUT THE AWARD AND SUB-RECIPIENT DETERMINATION
Per the Uniform Administrative Requirements for grants and agreements at 2 CFR Part 200, DCW is
required to notify funding recipients about the source of federal funds and about whether the
recipient is considered a vendor or a sub-recipient of those federal funds. County recipients of Chafee
Independent Living Awards are considered sub-recipients and are subject to the provisions of 45 CFR
Part 92 and the Uniform Administrative Requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 (formerly OMB Circulars A-87,
A-122, and A-133).
About the Award:
Federal Award Identification Federal Award October 1, 2014-September
Number: CAN-2015G994415 Date: 30, 2016
Total Amount of
Federal Award CFDA#: 93.674 Federal Award: $1,918,374
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US Department of Health and Colorado Department of
Human Services,Administration Pass-through Human Services, Division of
Awarding Agency: for Children Et Families Entity: Child Welfare
John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence(Chafee ILP) Program under Title IV-E of the
Award Description: Social Security Act(42 U.S.C. 677 et. Seq.).
Awarding Agency Contact Brian Brant, Chafee Specialist
Information: 303-866-4539 / Brian.Brant@State.co.us
Indirect cost rate for the Federal
award (including if the de minimis
rate is charged per 2 CFR§200.414 CDHS uses an actual cost allocation model to assess indirect costs.The budget exhibit
Indirect (FEtA)costs). outlines any indirect costs assumed by the sub-recipient.0%of this award is RECD.
The tentative Federal Fiscal Year 2016 award for each county is shown in Attachment 1. This is for
planning purposes only, and should be treated as an estimate. The actual award may increase or
decrease.
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CONTRACT ID 184 - CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (CFCIP)
COLLABORATIVE PLAN
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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) by providing the funding agency, the program name, the types
of funds (i.e., Federal, State, local, private, etc.), and the contract/award budget amount:
Grantor Type of Contract/Award Contract/Award
Agency Funds Program Budget Amount Period
CFCIP CFCIP CFCIP 122,000.00 2015 - 2016
2) Describe your experience managing similar awards. You may use the table below as needed.
Program Program Granting
Name Dates Program Description Agency Amount
CFCIP 2015 CFCIP CFCIP $99,488.00
CFCIP 2014-2015 CFCIP CFCIP $97,531.00
CFCIP 2014-2013 CFCIP CFCIP $115,122
(surplus
from
previous yr)
CFCIP 2013-2012 CFCIP CFCIP $102,432.00
CFCIP 2012-2011 CFCIP CFCIP $102,873.00
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.
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4) Does your organization receive an annual financial statement audit under:
• The Single Audit Act/OMB Circular A-133 (Government Auditing Standards)
http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/Accounting/CAFR/index.html OR
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Click here for more information on audit requirements for sub-recipients.
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.
6) Are your organization's financial records maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
7) Are accounting records supported by original documentation specific to contracting with your
vendors?
8) What controls are followed to ensure all of the following:
a) the reasonableness of cost;
b) the allowability of costs;
c) the allocability of costs to a contract?
9) Do you have available accounting policies and procedures for 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 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
Please read through these instructions as the Chafee Plan Budget form has changed.
Introduction
AR counties who submit a plan are required to submit a plan budget and budget justification using the
attached budget form. Aside from using a new format, this budget form has changed three ways:
1. DCW has estimated county awards for federal fiscal year (FFY) 16.
Counties should use the tentative federal fiscal year (FFY) 2016 county awards table to formulate
their budget for FFY16.
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 indirects
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.
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If CFCIP is not funding 100% of the position, please provide information about the other funding sources
you are using.
Example personnel line items include:
Chafee Coordinator: Direct program time associated with providing leadership to the program.
Adolescent caseworker*:
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 E050, Function Code 2875).
Supplies & Operating - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850
Description: Costs of operating the program and of tangible personal property other than that included
in the "Other" or "Indirect" categories. Such costs, where applicable and appropriate, may include
but are not limited to: insurance, food, space and equipment rentals, printing and publication,
computer use, training costs such as tuition and stipends, staff development costs, and administrative
costs. This used to be included in the 'Personnel' budget category, which distorted budget projections
for 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
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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.
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 and for 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 2016 COUNTY FUNDING TABLE
County Amount
Adams $ 133 , 113
Alamosa $ 28 , 057
Arapahoe $ 151 , 496
Boulder $ 108 , 953
Denver $205 , 491
El Paso $ 213 , 043
Elbert Et Lincoln $ 10 , 846
Fremont $74 , 194
Garfield $ 18 , 081
Jefferson $ 145 , 582
La Plata $44 , 890
Larimer $ 104 , 900
Mesa $ 52 , 996
Montrose $ 12 , 057
Pueblo $ 109 , 265
Weld $96 , 172
Yuma $ 5 , 611
Broomfield $ 10 , 599
Balance of State $ 10 , 000
TOTAL $ 1 , 525 , 346
These funding amounts are tentative and shall be treated as an estimate for budgeting purposes only .
If your county is not listed , you do not need to complete a plan . If you need Chafee funds , please
review the Balance of State application process .
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2015-16 POPULATION TO BE SERVED FORM
Projected No.
Unaccompanied Youth to be Projected No. Youth with a
served Family To Be Served * *
Regional County: Chafee-Eligible Populations:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, currently in out-of-home care and who have been in out-of-home care a
60 0 minimum of 6 months, consecutive months not required .
5 0 2) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
5 0 3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) Young adults, age 18-21, who are no longer in out-of-home care and who were in out-of-
23 0 home care on their 18th birthday.
5 ) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
2 0 Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
Regional County:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, 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 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
3 ) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16 .
4) 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.
5) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
Regional County:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, 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 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
3 ) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) 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.
5 ) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
95 0 TOTALS
*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 projected
Chafee-eligible youth to be served for each county in the regional collaborative ,
**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. Only
the Chafee-eligible youth receives the direct services benefit.
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2015-16 BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FORM
Program Contact Name, Title, Kelly Krause, Youth Services Permanency Supervisor, 970-352-1551 x6289,
County Name WELD Phone and Email krausekc@weldgov.com
Fiscal Contact Name, Title,
Budget Period October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 Lennie Bottoroff, Fiscal Manager, 970-352-1551 x6537, bottorll@weldgov.com
Phone and Email
Project Name Chafee Foster Care Independent Living Program
gir
NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
*Please describe the costs to serve the Chafee
Expenditure Categories CHAFEE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST population that are not a part of your Chafee
reimbursement request. This information is
voluntary, however it helps DCW gather information
on the true cost to serve this population.
PERSONNEL — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850
Job Title or Description of Work (for hourly employees, Percent FTE Total annual cost
Position Title/Employee Monthly No. Months Total Direct Description of Other funding
please include the hourly rate and number of hours in your Monthly Salary assigned to covered by Other
Name Fringe of Cost CFCIP Cost source
description). Chafee Funding
Chafee Consultant-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 100% 12
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
FTE, Chafee Consultant, prepare participants for successful independent living after
Laurie Speck foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $23.27 $4,333 $780 $61,362 $0
Chafee Consultant-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 100% 12
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
FTE, Chafee Consultant, prepare participants for successful independent living after
Anna Van Amber foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $23.27 $4,333 $780 $61,356 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 50
$0 $0
$0 $0
50 $0
Total Personnel Services $122,718 $0
SUPPLIES & OPERATING - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Item Name Description of Item / Justification for Item Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
Independent Living Groups gift cards, food, incentives, program materials (*per person) $34. 11 95 100% $3,240 $o
Emancipation Econmic Assist 18-21 after care services $ 124.00 45 100% $5,580 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Supplies $8,820 $0
TRAVEL — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Item Name Description of Item / Justification for Item Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
Laurie Travel Mileage $0.56 325 100% $ 180 $0
Anna Travel Mileage $0.56 325 100% $ 180 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
so $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Travel $361 $0
Room and Board Reimbursement — CFMS — Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Definition: 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 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE *
defined as rent, rental deposits, furniture, and household start-up items,
% of cost
Provider Name Description of Services/goods Rate Qty assigned to Total Direct Other Funding Description of Other funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
CFCIP rent, deposits, furniture, household start up, dorm fee 5480 8 100% $3,840 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Room and Board $3,840 $0
Purchase of Service Contracts — CFMS — Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
Indicate information for each specific provider from whom CFCIP services are proposed to be purchased.
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Provider Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Purchase of Service Contracts $0 $0
YOUTH DIRECT SERVICE - CFMS — Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Definition: Youth Direct Services shall be used according to federal guidelines as incentives for completing goals in the plan for transition to independent living and for other NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
expenditures that will assist Chafee youth to emancipate; and, when no other funding sources exist. This may not be used for Room and Board.
% of cost
Provider Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Total Direct Other Funding Description of Other funding
Chafee CFCIP Cost source
CFCIP Incentives $500 45 100% 522,500 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 SO
$o $0
$0 $0
$o So
$o $o
0 so So
Total Youth Direct $22,500 $0
HOST COUNTIES/ OTHER - CFMS — Program Code E010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to FFY16 Total Other Funding Description of Other funding
Requested source
Chafee
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Host County/Other $0 $0
SUB-TOTAL BEFORE INDIRECT
$158,238 $0
Indirect — CFMS — Program Code E010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
Rate Description Amount Description of Other funding
Other Funding
source
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
"NW .r
r ` `'Total Indirect $0 $0" $0
TOTAL
$158,238 $0 $0
Chafee Worker #1 Name : Laurie Speck
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth
25 100 1200 57%
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 6 24 288 14%
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners.
3 12 144 7%
4 Collaborative Services Development 3 12 144 7%
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 development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts ( including young people and stakeholders)
3 12 144 7%
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 40 2%
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
0 0 152 7%
Totals: 40 160 2112 100%
Chafee Worker #2 Name : Anna Van Amber
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 25 100 1200 57%
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 6 24 288 14%
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 3 12 144 7%
4 Collaborative Services Development 3 12 144 7%
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 oro&ram Ruidance development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 3 12 144 7%
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 40 2%
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 152 7%
Totals: 40 160 2112 100%
Chafee Worker #3 Name :
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
4 Collaborative Services Development 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 Cheee orogram guidance deve ooment team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
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 #DIV/0!
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Chafee Worker #4 Name :
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
4 Collaborative Services Development 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 #DIV/0 !
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
A
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2015-16 POPULATION TO BE SERVED FORM
Projected No.
Unaccompanied Youth to be Projected No. Youth with a
served Family To Be Served * *
Regional County: Chafee-Eligible Populations:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, currently in out-of-home care and who have been in out-of-home care a
60 0 minimum of 6 months, consecutive months not required .
5 0 2) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
5 0 3 ) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) Young adults, age 18-21, who are no longer in out-of-home care and who were in out-of-
23 0 home care on their 18th birthday.
5) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
2 0 Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
Regional County:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, 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 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16 .
4) 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.
5 ) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
Regional County:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, 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 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) 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.
5) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
95 0 TOTALS
*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 projected
Chafee-eligible youth to be served for each county in the regional collaborative.
**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. Only
the Chafee-eligible youth receives the direct services benefit.
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2015-16 BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FORM
Program Contact Name, Title, Kelly Krause, Youth Services Permanency Supervisor, 970-352-1551 x6289,
County Name WELD Phone and Email krausekc@weldgov.com
Fiscal Contact Name, Title,
Budget Period October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 Phone and Email Lennie Bottoroff, Fiscal Manager, 970-352-1551 x6537, bottorll@weldgov.com
Project Name Chafee Foster Care Independent Living Program
NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
*Please describe the costs to serve the Chafee
Expenditure Categories CHAFEE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST population that are not a part of your Chafee
reimbursement request. This information is
voluntary, however it helps DCW gather information
PERSONNEL - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 on the true cost to serve this population.
Job Title or Description of Work (for hourly employees, Percent FTE Total annual cost
Position Title/Employee
Monthly No. Months Total Direct Description of Other funding
please include the hourly rate and number of hours in your Monthly Salary assigned to covered by Other
Name Fringe of Cost CFCIP Cost source
description). Chafee Funding
Chafee Consultant-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 100% 12
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
FTE, Chafee Consultant, prepare participants for successful independent living after
Laurie Speck foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $23.27 $4,333 S780 $61,362 $0
Chafee Consultant-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 100% 12
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
FTE, Chafee Consultant, prepare participants for successful independent living after
Anna Van Amber foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $23.27 $4,333 $780 $61,356 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Personnel Services $122,718 $0
SUPPLIES & OPERATING - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
Item Name Description of Item / Justification for Item Rate Qty assigned to Total Direct Other Funding Description of Other funding
Chafee CFCIP Cost source
Independent Living Groups gift cards, food, incentives, program materials (*per person) $34. 11 95 100% 53,240 SO
Emancipation Econmic Assist 18-21 after care services $124.00 45 100% $5,580 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Supplies $8,820 $0
TRAVEL — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Item Name Description of Item / Justification for Item Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
Laurie Travel Mileage $0.56 325 100% $ 180 $0
Anna Travel Mileage $0.56 325 100% $180 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $o
$0 $0
•
$0 $o
$o $0
OF SU lilt INIF berTotal Travel $361 $0
Room and Board Reimbursement — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Definition: 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 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
defined as rent, rental deposits, furniture, and household start-up items.
of cost
Provider Name Description of Services/goods Rate Qty assigned to Total Direct Other Funding Description of Other funding
Chafee CFCIP Cost source
CFCIP rent, deposits, furniture, household start up, dorm fee $480 8 100% $3,840 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $o
,
$0 $0
$o $0
Total Room and Board
$3,840 $0
Purchase of Service Contracts — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
Indicate information for each specific provider from whom CFCIP services are proposed to be purchased.
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Provider Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
Chafee CFCIP Cost source
$0 $0
$0 SO
$0 $o
$0 $0
So $0
$0 $o
So $o
S0 $0
$0 S0
So So
Total Purchase of Service Contracts $0 $0
YOUTH DIRECT SERVICE - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Definition: Youth Direct Services shall be used according to federal guidelines as incentives for completing goals in the plan for transition to independent living and for other NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
expenditures that will assist Chafee youth to emancipate; and, when no other funding sources exist. This may not be used for Room and Board .
% of cost
Provider Name Description of Services Total Direct Description of Other funding
P Rate Qty assigned to CFCIP Cost Other Funding source
Chafee
CFCIP A Incentives $500 45 100% $22,500 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $o
$0 $0
$0 $0
r
$0 $0
So $o
Total Youth Direct $22,500 $0
HOST COUNTIES/ OTHER - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE *
% of cost
FFY16 Total Description of Other funding
Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
Requested source
Chafee
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 So
$o $o
So $0
SO $o
So $o
So $o
So So
Total Host County/Other $0 $0
SUB-TOTAL BEFORE INDIRECT
$158,238 $0
Indirect — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE *
Rate Description Amount Other Funding Description of Other funding
source
$0 $0
$0 $0 _
$0 $0
Total Indirect $0 $0 $0
TOTAL
$158,238 $0 $0
Chafee Worker #1 Name : Laurie Speck
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth
25 100 1200 57%
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 6 24 288 14%
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners.
3 12 144 7%
4 Collaborative Services Development 3 12 144 7%
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 development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders)
3 12 144 7%
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 40 2%
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
0 0 152 7%
Totals: 40 160 2112 100%
Chafee Worker #2 Name : Anna Van Amber
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 25 100 1200 57%
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 6 24 288 14%
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 3 12 144 7%
4 Collaborative Services Development 3 12 144 7%
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 Cha=ee Program guidance deve oament team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 3 12 144 7%
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 40 2%
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 152 7%
Totals: _ 40 160 2112 100%
Chafee Worker #3 Name :
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
4 Collaborative Services Development 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
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 #DIV/0!
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
y
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Chafee Worker #4 Name :
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
4 Collaborative Services Development 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 Cha=ee Program guidance deve ooment team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys (NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
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 #DIV/0!
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2015-16 POPULATION TO BE SERVED FORM
Projected No.
Unaccompanied Youth to be Projected No. Youth with a
served Family To Be Served * *
Regional County: Chafee-Eligible Populations:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, currently in out-of-home care and who have been in out-of-home care a
60 0 minimum of 6 months, consecutive months not required .
5 0 2) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
5 0 3) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) Young adults, age 18-21, who are no longer in out-of-home care and who were in out-of-
23 0 home care on their 18th birthday.
5) Youth , age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
2 0 Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
Regional County:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, 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 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
3 ) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) 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.
5 ) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
Regional County:
1 ) Youth, age 15 to 21, 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 16-21, who entered Adoption Assistance on or after age 16.
3 ) Youth, age 16-21, who entered Relative Guardianship Assistance on or after age 16.
4) 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.
5 ) Youth, age 15-21, who meet community placement requirements for the Division of Youth
Corrections, and were in community placement for a minimum of 6 months, consecutive
95 _ 0 TOTALS
*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 projected
Chafee-eligible youth to be served for each county in the regional collaborative.
**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. Only
the Chafee-eligible youth receives the direct services benefit.
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CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN
FFY 2015-16 BUDGET AND BUDGET JUSTIFICATION FORM
Program Contact Name, Title, Kelly Krause, Youth Services Permanency Supervisor, 970-352-1551 x6289,
County Name WELD Phone and Email krausekc@weldgov.com
Fiscal Contact Name, Title,
Budget Period October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016 Lennie Bottoroff, Fiscal Manager, 970-352-1551 x6537, bottorll@weldgov.com
Phone and Email
Project Name Chafee Foster Care Independent Living Program
NOT COVERED BY CHAFES*
`Please describe the costs to serve the Chafee
Expenditure Categories CHAFEE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST population that are not a part of your Chafee
reimbursement request. This information is
voluntary, however it helps DCW gather information
on the true cost to serve this population.
PERSONNEL - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850
Position Title/Employee Job Title or Description of Work (for hourly employees, Percent FTE Total annual cost
Monthly No. Months Total Direct Description of Other funding
please include the hourly rate and number of hours in your Monthly Salary assigned to covered by Other
Name Fringe of Cost CFCIP Cost Funding source
description). Chafee
Chafee Consultant-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 100% 12
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
FTE, Chafee Consultant, prepare participants for successful independent living after
Laurie Speck A foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $23.27 $4,333 $780 $61,362 $0
Chafee Consultant-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 100% 12
resources and programs and includes Life Skills
assessments, information on education and work
opportunities, community resources and direct support to
FTE, Chafee Consultant, prepare participants for successful independent living after
Anna Van Amber foster care or emancipation. Hourly rate $23.27 $4,333 $780 $61,356 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
so $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Personnel Services $122,718 $0
SUPPLIES & OPERATING — CFMS — Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Item Name Description of Item / Justification for Item Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
Independent Living Groups gift cards, food, incentives, program materials (*per person) $34. 11 95 100% $3,240 $0
Emancipation Econmic Assist 18-21 after care services $ 124.00 45 100% $5,580 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Supplies $8,820 $0
TRAVEL - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE *
% of cost
Item Name Description of Item / Justification for Item Rate Qty assigned to Total Direct Other Funding Description of Other funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
Laurie Travel Mileage $0.56 A 325 100% $180 $0
Anna Travel Mileage $0.56 325 100% $ 180 $0
r
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
1 $0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $o
$o $o
$o $0
Total Travel $361 $0
Room and Board Reimbursement — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Definition: 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 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE *
defined as rent, rental deposits, furniture, and household start-up items.
of cost Total Direct Description of Other funding
Provider Name Description of Services/goods Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
CFCIP rent, deposits, furniture, household start up, dorm fee $480 8 100% $3,840 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
S
SO $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Room and Board $3,840 $0
Purchase of Service Contracts — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2850 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
Indicate information for each specific provider from whom CFCIP services are proposed to be purchased.
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Provider Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Purchase of Service Contracts $0 $0
YOUTH DIRECT SERVICE - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810
Definition: Youth Direct Services shall be used according to federal guidelines as incentives for completing goals in the plan for transition to independent living and for other NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
expenditures that will assist Chafee youth to emancipate; and, when no other funding sources exist. This may not be used for Room and Board.
% of cost
Total Direct Description of Other funding
Provider Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
CFCIP Cost source
Chafee
CFCIP Incentives $500 45 100% $22,500 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $o
$0 $0
SO $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
S0 SO
Total Youth Direct $22,500 $0
HOST COUNTIES/ OTHER - CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
% of cost
FFY16 Total Description of Other funding
Name Description of Services Rate Qty assigned to Other Funding
Requested source
Chafee
$0 $0
$0 $0 ,
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
Total Host County/Other $0 $0
SUB-TOTAL BEFORE INDIRECT $158,238 $0
Indirect — CFMS - Program Code E010, Function Code 2810 NOT COVERED BY CHAFEE*
Description Amount Description of Other funding
Rate Other Funding
source
S0 $0
$0 $0
4
$0 $0
EN
Total Indirect $0 s $0 $0
TOTAL
$158,238 $0 $0
Chafee Worker #1 Name : Laurie Speck
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth
25 100 1200 57%
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 6 24 288 14%
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. o
3 12 144 7%
4 Collaborative Services Development 3 12 144 7%
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 development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders)
3 12 144 7%
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 40 2%
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.)
0 0 152 7%
Totals: 40 160 2112 100%
Chafee Worker #2 Name : Anna Van Amber
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 25 100 1200 57%
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 6 24 288 14%
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 3 12 144 7%
4 Collaborative Services Development 3 12 144 7%
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 Cha=ee program guidance develooment team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 3 12 144 7%
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 40 2%
1
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 152 7%
Totals: 40 160 2112 100%
Chafee Worker #3 Name :
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
4 Collaborative Services Development 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 deve ooment team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 0 0 0 #DIV/0!
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 #DIV/0 !
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Chafee Worker #4 Name :
Key Tasks, Requirements, and Standards of Practice Hrs/Week Hrs/Month Hrs/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 — 15-20 youth 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
2 Reports
Program reporting requirements:
• Annual County Chafee Program Plan
• Annual County Chafee Program Report
• Monthly Wait-List Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
3 Technical Assistance
Training and technical assistance with caregivers, new Chafee workers, caseworkers, CASAs, Guardians ad Litem,
and community partners. 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
4 Collaborative Services Development 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 Cha=ee program guidance development team
5 Program Evaluation
• National Youth in Transition Database Youth Surveys ( NYTD)
• County quality improvement efforts (including young people and stakeholders) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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 #DIV/0 !
7 Staff Support Time (e.g. annual leave, sick leave, holidays, etc.) 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
Totals: 0 0 0 #DIV/0 !
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