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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC05-161 United Way of Eagle River Valley ('~s' /,/-z~ UNITED WAY of EAGLE RIVER V ALLEY P.O. Box 1833 Eagle, Colorado 81631 970-748-7344 I APPLICATION for PROGRAM FUNDING I 2005 PART I THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: 0 Multi-agency collaboration addressing alcohol abuse, depression/suicide and/or parenting Applicant(s) Name: Early Childhood Partners- Formerly Coaching and Consultation Program Eagle County Health & Human Services P. O. Box 660 Eagle, CO 81631 Amount of Request: $ 4000 Program Summary: Early Childhood Partners works with licensed childcare centers and the families served by those centers to provide assessment, coaching and consultation in the areas of: > learning environments > parenting skills > social-emotional development > child health needs > access to child and family services via a variety of other funding Children: Individual learning needs of children are determined through assessment of strengths and areas for development. Children struggling with home issues, such as new siblings, or the development of friendships or self-control at school receive help within the classroom. Children in need of early intervention are identified and their families assisted to access services in the community. Parents: Home and school life is coordinated. Parents develop an understanding of usual child development and have the opportunity to acquire skills to support their child's mastery of learning. Parents are involved in the child's experiences in childcare and gain an appreciation of the benefits of transition activities between home and school. Parent workshops explore issues identified by families. Child Care Programs: Early childhood, mental health, public health and other early childhood specialists work in partnership with staff and parents to assess learning needs and opportunities. Coaching occurs in the classroom and in parent meetings. I:\COMMUNITY (2)\EARL Y CHILDHOOD P ARTNERS\2005 UW A Y FUNDING APP.DOC 2003United Way of Eagle River Funding Application, page 2 of 5 Agency Information Agency Name: Eagle County HHS: Early Childhood Partners Agency Director: Kathleen Forinash Mailing Address: P.O. Box 660 Physical Address: Eagle, CO 81631 Telephone: 328-8858 E- Mail: kathleeen. forinash@eaglecounty.us Fax: 328-8829 Website: www.eaglecounty.us Other participating organizations: Prater Lane Play School Family Learning Center Eagle County School District Preschools Head Start & Early Head Start Eagle Valley Child Care Association - Vail Child Care Mountain Tots Children's Garden Ages & Stages Day Care Bear's Den Lori Davis Child Care Red Hill Play School Mtn Valley Lutheran Preschool 2003United Way of Eagle River Funding Application, page 3 of 5 PART II APPLICA TION FOR PROGRAM FUNDING I.Program Description: A recent Colorado study indicated that one in six children under the age of five demonstrates behavior that is disruptive in the preschool classroom. The Early Childhood Partners program is directed towards improving social-emotional learning environments and relationships for children under the age of five as a preventative effort. It provides early identification of more significant child and family issues and facilitates access to individual services. The program is in response to identified early childhood program development needs and issues. By taking coaching and consultation to the classroom, staffhas easy access to information, observation of role models, and opportunities for individualized attention. The program invests in both parents and staff to support children in their social and emotional development. Eagle County HHS administers the program and contracts with a team of early childhood development professionals for services. Agreements with participating early childhood programs are designed around the needs and strengths of each early childhood program. 2. Service Population In the 2003-04 school year, the program will serve 545 children enrolled in nine early childhood programs in Eagle County. Parenting workshops provide parents an opportunity to gain understanding oftheir child's needs and develop skills in parenting- 150 families have participated in these workshops during the first half of the year. 3. Residence Location 2004-05 School Year Location ofProgram~ Unduplicated Count: 4 Gypsum 65 children and their families 4 Eagle 96 children and their families 4 Edwards 225 children and their families 4 Avon 120 children and their families 4 Eagle- Vail 0 4 Vail 136 children and their families 4 Minturn/Red Cliff 0 4. Program Staffing The Coaching and Consultation team includes nine mental health and early childhood professionals, with special training for this project. HHS health consultation, service coordination, administration is provided without cost to the program. 5. Program Budget The budget for the 2004-05 School Year is $ 100,169 The program budget for the 2005- 06 school year is not finalized at this point. Two additional child care centers have expressed interest in participating in this program. The United Way request of$ 4000 is 4% of the $100,169 budget. Dollars are not allocated to individual childcare programs. Z003United Way of Eagle River Funding Application, page 4 of 5 6. Program Effectiveness Effectiveness is measured through use of classroom learning environment scales and parent - teacher social-emotional development instruments. The numbers of children identified for special services is also tracked. Participating programs evaluate the program and recommend changes to make it more effective. 7. Funding Partners The Coaching and Consultation Program Funding for the 2004-05 includes: United Way $ 2,000; Eagle County School District $ 11,615 RRR Child Care Pilot $ 6000; Eagle County $ 80,554. Community funding for Early Childhood Partners demonstrates the need and support for the program to other major funders and allows the program to be responsive to changing community and family needs. Additional United Way support in 2005-06 will permit the program to add socio- emotional and child development support services for first time or at-risk expectant parents. PART III. OVERVIEW of LAST YEAR'S PROGRAM Nearly 650 children under the age of five enrolled in 15 early childhood programs were strengthened in their socio-emotional skills. Nearly 200 families acquired information on child development and developed skills in fostering positive learning environments at home. An estimated 120 early childhood providers gained an understanding of the importance of relationships to learning and school readiness. The community system of early childhood services was strengthened by a shared approach to quality services and collaborative efforts to maximize quality improvement strategies. Program Goals were met. United Way funding is part of a comprehensive base of funding for the Early Childhood Partners Program. PART IV COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT DOCUMENTATION - Attached PARTV. CERTIFICA TION We certify that this application is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. As a United Way of Eagle River Valley agency, we agree to abide by the by-laws and guidelines of UWERV. We further certify that we follow written non-discriminatory policies. )fthis is a multi-agency application, signature of one agency is sufficient. 0==~:~ ~/ ".. ..".<< "~.b~ "//'1 Board President or Chair Date ( Early Childhood Partners 2004-2005 School Year Revenue Standard Practices coord; handbook; resource library United Way 2000 Quarterly assessment reports RRR Pilot 6000 Community Collaboration School District 11615 Parent Workshops Eagle County 80554 Team Meetings/program planning Total 100169 & Development of agreement, etc Classroom partnership, etc. Reflection to classrooms Completion of ITERS/ERS Observation Completion of DECAlAges & Stages Parent Night - completion of assessment 17854 Share ITERS/ECERS outcomes Share DECAlAges & Stages outcomes Parent conferences Crisis in-class modeling Siesta Seminars socio-emotional skill building Team building 15279 Parent consultation Staff consultation Supplies DECA Circle Parenting Office Subtotal 3750 Mileage 6900 Training DECA ECERS/ITERS Other Subtotal 3616 Smart Start 6000 TOTAL Project Cost 100169 UNITED WAY of EAGLE RIVER VALLEY Programs and Funding Eligible for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Credit Year 2004-05 Median family Income: $76,700 Low Income (50% of Median Income): $38,000 Program Focus Area and Description Column A Column B Percentage Approximate # of Approximate # of Column B People Receiving People in Low Income divided by Benefit Group Column A Early Childhood Partners 650 children 300 46% NOTE: To qualify as a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program, at least 50% of the participants must be classified as low income to meet the CRA low and moderate income criteria. CRA-qualified donations allow banks to receive credit from examiners for supporting their local communities. To facilitate the large donations we receive from banks, the United Way of Eagle River Valley attempts to document the qualified programs that it supports. Eagle County, Colorado Page 1 of 4 I County ()fficiais I County Services r ConHnunity \/idecs Calendar E-rnail 0Je\.vsleHer ! Contact I Horne Search: OH~cla~s County Commissioners Home Contact Infon Agendas & Minutes What We Do County Corm The County Commissioner's Agenda & Minutes are The Eagle Board of County Commissioners Elected Offici available as PDF files, You will need to download (BoCC) is the main policy-making body in the the free Adobe Reader in order to view these county and serves in an administrative, budgetary Search fvlinut documents. and at times a quasi-judicial capacity. The BoCC holds as its mission statement: "To maintain and enhance the health, safety, economy and Current Agendas May 9,2005 environment of Eagle County by providing strong, f,.,lay 10. 200S effective leadership which responds to the needs Current Minutes Aprd 12,2005 of the people." Apri11S.2005 Where's my district? View a map of the Eagle County Distncts. li,.sS0SS0r Board of County Commissioner's Calendar CompiH'3L EGO TnH1~ Date Time Description Location 05/30/05 12:00 AM Memorial Day County offices closed unless noted .~ OD by department & 07/04/05 12:00 AM Independence Day County offices closed unless noted by department CI0fk's He Eagle Cou Meet Your Commissioners COli Am Menconi was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in November 2000 and took office on January 9, 2001. Reelected to a second term in November of 2004, Am will serve the county until January of 2009. Am was appointed Chairman of the Board for 2005. He believes our community's quality of life is sustained through a balance of social capital, economic prosperity and environmental health. His efforts in social capital programs are seen through his work on various local, statewide and national boards. He is the Vice-Chair for the Health and Human Am Menconi Services Committee for Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) and a board member of District 2 CCl's Taxation and Finance Steering Committee. Am was recently appointed to E-mail Am Meroconi his third term serving on the Human Services and Education Steering Committee for the National Association for Counties (NACo) as well as their Task Force for Early Childhood Development. He serves as the Eagle County representative on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Colorado Options for Long Term Care, the Colorado Work Force Committee. And, he is a founding member of the Eagle County Youth Coalition. His vision and planning for economic prosperity is being executed locally through http://www.eaglecounty. us/elected Officials/ commissioners.cfm 5/9/2005 Eagle County, Colorado Page 2 of 4 his co-founding of the Vail Valley Economic Council and as an Executive Director of the Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau. He is the President of the Eagle County Air Terminal Authority, He is developing awareness for environmental health through creation of the "Shaping the Future of the Eagle Valley" an eight week course partnering with Colorado Mountain College, He sits on the board of the Eagle Valley Alliances for Sustainability (SAVE) and is president of the Partnership for Education. He received the "Best of the Vail Daily" for Civic Leader. Arn has been a resident of Eagle County since 1991 and lives in Avon with his wife, Anne. He is founder and executive director of the Snowboard Outreach Society and has a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Denver. His favorite pastimes are snowboarding, road biking and yoga. Peter Runyon won his bid for county commissioner in November 2004. Peter's election platform induded working to create a bipartisan commission to ensure good growth, forming an economic development council, intergovernmental cooperation, water quality and home rule, Sworn into office on January 11, 2005, Peter replaces Michael Gallagher as commissioner for district 1 and will serve as Chairman Pro Tem for 2005. Peter has called Eagle County home for thirty-four years. He moved to Vail in 1970 and worked for Vail Associates for ten years as a photographer. He now Peter Runyon owns a postcard company, Runyon Postcards, Inc., and a souvenir company, District 1 Mountain Sights, Inc, Both companies do business throughout Colorado. Peter E-mail and his wife, Beth, live in Edwards. Tom Stone is currently serving his second four year term on the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. He will serve until January of 2007, Tom was elected by his fellow Commissioners to be Chairman of the Board in 2000, 2001 and 2004 and Chairman Pro Tem in 1999,2002 and 2003. His active role in the County is evident by the following list of efforts and accomplishments: Seniors Developed Senior Tax Work-off program Working on Senior Assisted Living Center Tom Stone Purchase of Golden Eagle senior housing District 3 Facilitated first ever Senior trip to Washington D.C. E-mail Tom Stone Expansion of Senior Community Center Youth Developed concept and implementation of the Youth Conservation Corps EagieCounty YQuth Co nservat!pn. CQrps (YCC). Women Battered women's shelter Child Care Rural Resort Region Regional Child Care Construction of County Child Care Center at Miller Ranch EnvironmenUOpen space Developed concept and implementation of the Youth Conservation Corps Wildland Urban Interface Fire Committee State Forest Advisory Board member National Association of Counties Public Lands Steering Committee East and West Brush Creek support for purchase of State's newest park - Sylvan Lake Working to save State Land Board Land for conservation Colorado Counties, Inc,Committees: Public Lands, Agriculture & Wildlife, Land Use & Natural Resources Water Colorado River Water Conservation District Board NWCCOG Water Quality and Quantity Ruedi Water and Power Authority Addressing Vail Pass/Black Gore Creek sedimentation issue Recreation Freedom Park at Berry Creek including, four soccer fields, two softball fields, Skate park, playground, lake, amphitheater County Park at EI Jebel (AKA Tree Farm) multiple fields Affordable Housing Riverview Apartments. President - Board of directors. http://www.eaglecounty.us/electedOfficials/commissioners.cfm 5/9/2005 Eagle County, Colorado Page 3 of 4 Golden Eagle Senior Apartments. President - Board of Directors Lake Creek Village Apartments, Board of Directors Miller Ranch - Affordable housing public-private partnership Commerce/Local Economy Airport radar and Airport Instrument Landing System Negotiated business buyout from Jet Center, leases with four major airlines, 10.5 million dollar expansion of terminal. Completion of and improvements to grandstands and rodeo arena County Park at EI Jebel (Tree Farm) Community Center Communications Developed first interactive CD ROM promoting a county - Eagle County Initiated process to extend broadband internet connections to all parts of Eagle County. Cable franchise agreement including launch of ECOTV, Eagle County's own TV channel Transportation/Infrastructure New County MaintenancelTransit Facility ECO Transit/Road & Bridge Edwards traffic lights New airport interchange Eagle-Vail road improvements Dowd Jet. To Squaw Creek Rd. study Miller Ranch Road including Miller Ranch Bridge Education Began concept for amendment to School Finance Act County Park at Berry Creek Agreement to develop CMC campus General Government Executive Committee appointment: Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Reduced County tax mill levy Reduction of $1,000,000.00 in County Budget from 2000 to 2001 Tom graduated with honors from Fort Lewis College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Management. His business interests include Real Estate and Project Management consulting. Tom's favorite past time is stopping to smell the roses in life. Eagle County Government. 500 Broadway' Eagle, CO 81631-0850' (970) 328-8600' Email: http://www.eaglecounty.us/ electedOfficials/ commissioners.cfm 5/9/2005