HUMAN SERVICES GRIC APPLICATION 2014.PDF

Gila River Indian Community Grant Application
Municipality Information
Date of Application: 05/08/2014
Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County
Mayor or Board of Supervisor's Chairman: Denny Barney
Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor
City: Phoenix State: AZ Zip Code: 85003
Department/Non-Profit Information
Department or Organization Name: Maricopa County Human Services Department
Mailing Address: 234 N. Central Ave, Suite 3000 City: Phoenix State: AZ Zip Code: 85004
Contact Person*: Teresa Tschupp Title: Management Analyst
Phone Number: 602-502-2725 E-mail Address: tschuppt@mail.maricopa.gov
*The individual listed here will be our direct point of contact for grant-related questions or requests for information.
Duplicates of all grant correspondence will be sent to the contact person.
Grant Information
Program or Project Name: Community Connections Program
Purpose of Grant: The Connntmi6 , Connections program will provide opportunities for inmates
released from the Maricopa County Jail to secure safe/sober living accommodations and engage in
employment services designed to enhance their ability to be self-sufficient and refrain from further contact
with the justice system.
Beginning and ending dates of Program or Project: 10/1/2014 to 09/30/2016
Amount Requested: $486,567.80 Total Project Cost: $757,107.80
• Multi-year Request — If checked, # of years requested: 2
Amount/year: Yr 1- $224,087.55 Yr 2 - $262,480.25
Priority Funding Area:
n Economic Development Ti Education Ti Healthcare Public Safety El Transportation
Geographic Area Served: Phoenix metropolitan area (including surrounding municipalities)
Signature:
Mayor OR Chairman BOS: Date:
Typed Name and Title:
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n Application Format (outline)
Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Use
the headings and subheadings provided. Then, in your own words, address the questions and
issues posed in the outline. The questions reflect the general interests and concerns of the Gila
River Indian Community, but are not intended to be conclusive. Additional information
pertinent to your project should be included. Please be thorough yet strive for brevity. Please
submit one original and seven copies of your completed grant application, including attachments.
A. NARRATIVE
1. Purpose of Grant
a) Describe the proposed program or project
The Community Connections program will provide opportunities for inmates released from the
Maricopa County Jail to secure safe/sober living accommodations and engage in employment
services designed to enhance their ability to be self-sufficient and refrain from further contact
with the justice system.
Program entry begins with a simple referral from social workers at the Maricopa County Jail
facilities. Social Workers will focus on Moderate to High-Risk and High-Need inmates who
have participated in treatment and/or cognitive education programs while incarcerated.
Identified inmates will meet with a Coninnmity Connections case manager to discuss individual
needs within four domains: Housing, Employment, Transportation, Identification.
Housing assistance will be offered to inmates who do not have a secure and sober living
environment to return to upon release. Based on information provided by the inmate such as
preferred geographic area and support needs, the Community Connections case managers will
identify options for the inmate to review. Once the participant has identified their sober living
residence of choice, the Community Connections case manager will authorize payment on a
monthly basis, reassessing the need as the participant becomes employed and nears self-
sufficiency. The supportive housing assistance can continue for up to 6 months, with clients
working toward self-pay once financial stability has been achieved.
Supportive services, such as clothing/uniforms, tools, identification, credentials, GED
expenses will be provided to clients on an individual need basis. Transportation
assistance, in the form of bus passes, gas cards and/or taxi/commercial transportation
services will be provided based on client need, utilizing the least expensive but viable
mode of transportation.
b) Describe how the proposed program or project satisfies one or more of the
"priority areas" identified by the Gila River Indian Community.
The Community Connections program satisfies the Public Safety priority area, as the primary
objective of the program is to reduce recidivism of Moderate to High-risk offenders leaving
the Maricopa County Jail and returning to the community. This program provides case
management services to offenders referred by jail staff, with services which include housing,
transportation and supportive services.
The Community Connections program also impacts the Education and Transportation
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priority areas through its focus on connecting former inmates with viable employment and
education/training programs. Program participants can participate in core employment
services such as resume writing and job search workshops. For those who have met basic
education requirements and meet the Worforce Investment Act (WIA) program eligibility
requirements, funding for intensive level services is available (leveraged resources) which
includes credentialed training programs, career guidance and exploration services and more.
Transportion assistance is available to all participants while job-seeking and attending
training programs, counseling, treatment or probation meetings.
c) Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of
people to be served by the project.
Inmates classified as Moderate to High-Risk for recidivating are placed in evidence-based
treatment and cognitive education programs which have proven to increase pro-social skills and
decrease criminal conduct. Examples of these programs include the ALPHA Program for
substance abuse treatment and the Thinking for a Change cognitive education program. With
the addition of social workers in the jail, offenders are provided with comprehensive community
reentry planning designed to make the transition from jail to community seamless. Currently,
inmates participating in evidence-based programming and/or cognitive education programs such
as the ALPHA Program recidivate at a rate of 32.5%.
The target population for the Community Connections program will be Moderate to High-Risk
and High-Needs inmates from the sentenced population (male and female) who have
participated in evidence-based treatment programs such a the ALPHA Program and Veteran's
program and those inmates from the sentenced population who participate in cognitive
education programs such as Thinking for a Change. It is anticipated that a minimum of 90
inmates will be referred and voluntarily participate in the Community Connections program.
Alpha Program Referrals 25
Veteran's Program Referrals 20
Thinking for a Change — Sentenced Females Referrals 20
Thinking for a Change — Sentenced Males Referrals 25
Total Referrals 90
Jail staff have identified a lack of secure housing, unemployment and lack of transportation as
issues cited by inmates returning to jail for a new offense after the successful completion of
evidence based treatment and education programs while incarcerated. Additionally, offenders
returning to the community often have little or no funding to acquire permanent state ID or
driver's license, social security card, birth certificates, GED or HS diploma and other
credentials often required for employment and assistance programs.
Although program supports such as evidence-based training and education, partnerships and
data sharing with correctional health/behavioral health staff and reentry planning within the jail
have made a significant improvement in the incidents of recidivism, we believe that the
Community Connections program will reduce the likelihood of new offenses and technical
violations of probation which lead to subsequent jail terms for inmates once they have been
released.
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d) Describe the project goals and objectives, and your plan to meet
them.
The project goals are designed to demonstrate effectiveness of the
program. The overall goal is a reduction in recidivism rate (or return to
jail) for inmates assessed as Moderate to High-Risk and High-Need.
By reducing subsequent offenses and inmate return to the costly jail
environment, this program hopes to show results that enhance
community safety and reduce the harm caused by repeat offenders.
Goal: Decrease recidivism rate of inmates released by Mciricopa
County jail and referred to the Community Connections program.
Objectives:
• Provide case planning services to 90 inmates returning to the
community, utilizing Motivational Interviewing and Thinking
for a Change techniques
• Assist program participants in identification of their challenges
and barriers to success
• Provide connections to community organizations and supports
that address identified barriers to success
Performance Expectation: Recidivism rate reduction from average
of 51.4% (ALPHA Program comparison group) and 32.5%
(ALPHA Program treatment group)
Goal: Increase community connection and self-sufficiency qfpro gram
participants.
Objectives:
• Provide case planning services to 90 inmates returning to the
community
• Provide access to a supportive/sober living residence for 90
Community Connections participants for up to 6 months,
transitioning to self-pay and/or independent living as soon as
practical
• Provide career development and/or employment services to 90
Community Connections participants to increase their self-
sufficiency
• Provide transportation and supportive services to 90 Community
Connections participants to enhance successful reentry and
reengagement
Performance Expectation: Program participants employment rate
will be at or above 80%; 80% of Employed participants will retain
employment for 6 months or snore
e) Define the project as a new or continuing program.
The Community Connections program is a new/pilot program for the
Maricopa County Human Services Department.
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1) Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project
and their roles (see attachments section).
The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office is the retelling party and program partner for
the Community Connections program. Social workers will identify candidates
amongst the Moderate to High-Risk and High-Needs inmate populations, primarily
participants in the Alpha Program, Female Sentenced population, Male sentenced
population and Veteran's Program. Additionally, social workers will ensure program
participants have identification upon release from secure care/jail including state
issued ID, driver's license or temporary ID supplied by the jail.
The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD), through its Workforce
Development Division, will provide program participants with core level
employment services (workshops, job search) and intensive level employment and
career development services to those who qualify for funding under the Workforce
Investment Act.
HSD, through its Community Services Division, will provide homeless
prevention/housing/utility assistance to program participants who qualify for services
under the Community Action Program (CAP). These services can assist with utility
deposits and monthly charges, rental home move-in fees and first month's rent.
Assistance is dependent on availability of funds at time of referral to the CAP
Program.
Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a Tribe other than the Gila
River Indian Community for state shared revenues for this and/or any other
projects/programs.
At this time, no applications have been submitted to the Gila River Indian
Community or any other Tribefor this project by the Maricopa County Human
Services Department.
The Maricopa County Human Services Department has not submitted applications
for funding assistance to a Tribe, including Gila River Indian Community, for other
projects/programs,
h) Provide a timetable for implementation.
Once awarded funding, the program implantation plan includes recruitment of case
management staff with experience working with justice system partners, such as MCSO
and Adult Probation. This process is anticipated to take no longer than two months.
Social workers within the Maricopa County jail will be notified that referrals will be
accepted as soon as the Community Connections case management positions are filled
and staff have received training. It is anticipated that the 45-60 program participants
will be identified and begin services within the first 12 months of program operation.
The Human Services Client Services contracts will reopen for additional vendor
solicitation upon notification of grant award.
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Dates Implementation / Program Action
October 1, 2014 Notification of Award by Gila River Indian Community
October 1- December Recruitment of 2 Community Connections program case
1, 2014 managers
October 1 — 31, 2014 Solicitation for additional Client Services contracted providers
January 1, 2015 Recruitment of initial Community Connections program
participants
January 1, 2015 — Case management and service delivery for program
September 30, 2016 participants
January 31, 2015 First Interim Progress/Performance Report due
April 30, 2015 Second Interim Progress/Performance Report due
July 31, 2015 Third Interim Progress/Performance Report due
October 31, 2015 Fourth Interim Progress/Performance Report due
January 31, 2016 Fifth Interim Progress/Performance Report due
March 31, 2016 Last date for client referral/program entry
April 30, 2016 Sixth Interim Progress/Performance Report due
July 31, 2016 Seventh Interim Progress/Performance Report due
October 31, 2016 Final Progress/Performance Report due
i) Identify long-term funding resources or project sustainability.
The Maricopa County Human Services Department and Sheriff's Office have
partnered on this initiative with full commitment to seek permanent funding
which facilitates inmate success, reduces recidivism and restores the community.
This vision of restorative justice within the community is included in the overall
Maricopa County SMART JUSTICE Plan. As such, the Human Services
Department will highlight effectiveness of this program while seeking addition
funding through federal grants and other standard funding sources utilized by
Maricopa County.
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2. Reports
111 Describe your plan to document progress and results. Interim and final
reports will be required for every grant awarded.
Interim Reports
Report period: (quarterly) Due Dates: 30 days after close of quarter
Performance Measure As Evidenced By
Description
# of clients served Number of individuals referred to the Community
Connections program by Maricopa County Jail staff who
voluntarily engage in program services — tracked within
HSD Online client services database
# of clients transitioned to Number of individuals engaged in Community
independent living Connections program services who no longer require
safe/sober housing assistance — tracked within HSD
Online client services database
# of clients employed Number of individuals engaged in Community
(initial hire) Connections program services who become employed —
tracked within HSD Online client services database
Final Report
Report period: 10/1/2014 through 09/30/2016 Due Date: 10/31/2016
Performance Measure As Evidenced By
Description
# of clients served Number of individuals referred to the Community
Connections program by Maricopa County Jail staff who
voluntarily engage in program services — tracked within
HSD Online client services database
# of clients transitioned to Number of individuals engaged in Community
independent living Connections program services who no longer require
safe/sober housing assistance — tracked within HSD
Online client services database
# of clients employed Number of individuals engaged in Community
(initial hire) Connections program services who become employed —
tracked within HSD Online client services database
% of clients remaining Percent of employed individuals who retain initial
employed for 6 mo. subsequent employment for a minimum of 6 months —
tracked within HSD Online client services database
# of clients employed 6+ months
# of clients employed prior to April 1, 2015 .
% recidivism rate after Percent of individuals returning to Maricopa County Jail
program exit after participation in the Community Connections
program, as evidenced by Maricopa County Jail database
ll of Community Connections clients returning tojail
# Community Connections clients
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B. ATTACHMENTS
Required Attachments:
1. A resolution from the applicable governing body in support of the proposed project
(eligible City, Town or County).
2. A proposed budget for the program or project.
3. List of other funders, potential funders and amounts committed or requested in support of
the proposed project.
Optional Attachments:
1. Letters of support (optional) that substantiate need for the project and collaboration with
other organizations.
• Sgt. Jennifer Perks, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
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DATE: May 8, 2014
TO: Human Services Department
FROM: Sergeant Jennifer Perks
IVICSO Transition Coordinator
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for the Community Connections Program
I would like to take this opportunity to support the Human Services Department and the
Community Connections Program. I have had the opportunity to supervise the
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office Transition Services since 2011. During that time, I
have identified the need for jail reentry services within the walls of the jails, as well as
support for those transitioning back into the community, The high risk to recidivate
population that MCSO is currently focusing on,for programming and transition planning
still have many needs once these individuals are released from jail. The services that
will be offered by the Community Connections Program will support the transition
planning done inside the jails and the individual's needs as they enter the community
with hopes of being successful. I believe Community Connections is a necessary
program that will support criminal justice involved individuals in becoming productive
citizens, and in turn make our communities safer.
Sincerely,
,
Sergsr4t Jennifer Perks
MCSO Transition Coordinator
550 W Jackson Street 0 Phoenix ; Arizona S5003
(602) S76.1000 0 Statewide Toil Free 1-900-352-4553 WWW.MCSO.ORG

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Budget
An accurate, detailed budget for proposed projects is a primary requirement of this grant
application. This portion of your proposal should break down the total budget into specific items
for your project. Please include a narrative description explaining any unusual budget items.
"In-Kind" expenses and donations, grants or matching funds should also be spelled out. Please
include the following information in your budget. You may use this or a similar format.
A. BUDGET PERIOD (e.g. 1/ 1/ 20XX to12/31/20XX:
10/01/2014 to 09/30/2016
B. EXPENSES
Please itemize expenses that are applicable to your program or project.
Proposed Budget Amount Amount In Kind/ Total Budget
(list each budget item) Requested secured Leveraged
from from other Resource
GRIC Funders Expense
Personnel: Case Managers (2) $ 160,288.33 $0.00 $0.00 $160,288.33
Fringe Benefits: Case Managers $ 69,381.47 $0.00 $0.00 $69,381.47
Travel: Mileage Reimbursement $ 5,376.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,376.00
Supplies: Laptop Computers (2) $ 5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00
Supplies: Cell Phone (2) $ 354.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 354.00
Other: Recurring Tech Charges $ 352.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 352.00
Other: Recurring Phone Charges $ 2,816.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,816.00
Other: Supportive Client Services $ 13,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,500.00
Other: Supportive/Sober Housing $216,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $216,000.00
Other: Transportation Assistance $13,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,500.00
Other: WIA Employment Training $0.00 $0.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00
Other: Temporary ID (MCSO) $0.00 $0.00 $540.00 $ 540.00
Other: CAP Independent Housing $0.00 $0.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00
Assistance
Total Budget $486,567.80 $ 0.00 $270,540.00 $757,107.80
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C. BUDGET DETAIL, IF APPLICABLE (Narrative description of unusual budget items, in-
kind expenses, donations, etc.)
Personnel
Community Connections Program Case Manager
Responsible for coordination of services related to offender reentry such as secure/sober housing,
transportation assistance, workforce development/job skills training/employment, supportive
services and access to needed identification/credentials.
Annual Salary $43,715, Full-Time, 100% $43,715 annual x 22 months = $80,144.17
Community Connections Program Case Manager
Responsible for coordination of services related to offender reentry such as secure/sober housing,
transportation assistance, workforce development/job skills training/employment, supportive
services and access to needed identification/credentials.
Annual Salary $43,715, Full-Time, 100% $43,715 annual x 22 months = $80,144.17
Subtotal Personnel = $ 160,288.33
Fringe Benefits
Community Connections Program Case Manager
Fringe benefits for this position are developed using the standards in place for the Maiicopa
County Human Services Department. Variable rate includes FICA, workman's compensation and
employer contributions toward retirement plan. Fixed benefits rate includes employer
contributions toward medical, dental, behavioral health and basic life insurance.
22 mo. salary: $80,144.17 salary x 19.31% variable benefits rate + $17,808 fixed benefits rate =
$34,690.73
Community Connections Program Case Manager
Fringe benefits for this position are developed using the standards in place for the Maricopa
County Human Services Department. Variable rate includes FICA, workman's compensation and
employer contributions toward retirement plan. Fixed benefits rate includes employer
contributions toward medical, dental, behavioral health and basic life insurance.
22 mo. salary: $80,144.17 salary x 19.31% variable benefits rate + $17,808 fixed benefits rate =
$34,690.74
Subtotal Fringe Benefits = $ 69, 381.47
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Travel
Staff Mileage
Staff mileage reimbursement to compensate for fuel and maintenance on personal vehicles used by
Community Connections case managers while conducting visits with program participants,
arrangement of necessary services and attending business and/or training related events. Mileage
reimbursement rate is equal to the federal mileage reimbursement rate — estimated at $0.56 per
mile.
2 staff x 200 miles/mo. x 24 months = $5,376.00
Subtotal Travel = 55,376.00
Supplies
Laptop Computer w/Software, Docking Station and VPN
Purchase of laptop computer with docking station, standard and proprietary software packages,
Virtual Private Network (VPN) and broadband card.
1 laptop package $2,500 x 2 Community Connections case managers = $5,000.00
Cellular Telephone
Purchase of cellular telephone equipment for MiPAD staff to enable effective communication and
coordination of service delivery amongst program partners, community providers, youth and
families.
1 cellular telephone package $177 x 2 Community Connections case managers = $354.00
Subtotal Supplies = 5,354.00
Other
Supportive/Sober Housing
Participants in the Community Connections program will be offered assistance with locating and
securing safe and sober living residences. Supportive housing will be provided according to
individual needs. Length of support is estimated to be 3 months. Case managers will assist
program participants with transitioning to self-pay residences as soon as practical.
Supportive/Sober Housing services are budgeted for 90 clients for 3 months x $800 = $216,000.00
Support Services
Participants in the Community Connections program will be offered supportive services to enhance
successful outcomes. Supportive services will be provided according to individual needs and can
include items to support education and employment.
Support services are budgeted at an average $150 x 90 participants = $13,500
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Transportation Assistance
Participants in the Community Connections program will be offered transportation assistance in the
form of bus passes, gas cards (for those who have private vehicles) and/or commercial
transportation services such as taxi cabs. Transportation assistance will be provided for the least
costly but effective manner of travel needed for an individual participant.
Transportation Assistance is budgeted at an average $150 x 90 participants = $13,500
Recurring Tech Charges
Monthly charges for VPN and broadband connectivity for Community Connections program.
Recurring Tech budgeted at $8/mo. x 2 stqff x 22 months = $352.00
Recurring Cellular Telephone Charges
Monthly charges for cell phone for Community Connections staff to enable effective
communication and coordination of service delivery amongst program partners, community
providers and families.
Recurring Cellular Telephone budgeted at $64/mo. x 2 staff x 22 months = $2,816.00
Subtotal Other = $246,168.00
TOTAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS BUDGET $ 486,567.80
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LEVERAGED RESOURCES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office: Inmates will be provided with temporary identification
which can be utilized for two weeks after release to the community. This identification,
valued at >$6.00 each, is recognized by the Department of Motor Vehicles as valid for
purchase of an Arizona State ID Card or copy of an existing and valid Driver's License.
• Leveraged Resource: MCSO Temporary ID $6.00 x 90 Community
Connections program participants = $540.00 (in-kind)
Maricopa County Human Services Department — Workforce Development Division:
Community Connections program participants will be screened for eligibility for
employment and training assistance programs made available by the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA). All participants will be offered core services such as employment
workshops, job fairs and computer equipment available for use in the Maricopa
Workforce Connections locations. Participants who qualify for intensive services funded
through WIA can receive career counseling and, where appropriate, job training grants
which in high demand careers.
• Intensive workforce development services are valued at >$4,000 x 50
Community Connections program participants = $200,000.00 (in-kind)
Maricopa County Human Services Department — Community Services Division:
Community Connections program participants who have achieved a level of self-
sufficiency and are ready to transition to self-pay housing will receive a referral to the
Community Action Program (CAP) administered by the Community Services
Division. Referred participants will be screened for eligibility for housing assistance
such as move-in costs (deposit, 1 st mo. rent) and utility deposits.
• Community Action Program (CAP) Program assistance is valued at >$1,400 x
50 Community Connections program participants = $70,000.00 (in-kind)
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