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Home My WebLink AboutContract 54665 CSC# 54665 AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS CASA OF TARRANTY COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 2021 In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements contained herein, THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas("City"),acting by and through Jesus Chapa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and CASA OF TARRANT COUNTY, a Texas non- profit corporation ("Contractor"), acting by and through Don Binnicker, its duly authorized representative. RECITALS WHEREAS, City has determined that Community-Based Programs are necessary to support crime prevention in City during Fiscal Year 2021 to meet one or more of the Crime Control and Prevention District ("CCPD") goals, which are: (1) to support efforts to reduce violent crime and gang-related activities through enhanced enforcement activities and crime prevention programs, (2) to support efforts to increase the safety of residents and to decrease crime throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods, and(3)to support efforts to increase the safety of youth and reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention and intervention programs;and WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed to operate a Community-Based Program called Preventing At-Risk Youth from Aging out of Foster Care ("Program"), which will support the police department's crime prevention efforts throughout the community; and WHEREAS,City desires to enter into an agreement with Contractor to operate Preventing At-Risk Youth from Aging out of Foster Care; and WHEREAS, as consideration for Contractor's performance and operation of the Preventing At-Risk Youth from Aging out of Foster Care program, City has appropriated monies in the CCPD Budget in the amount of$50,500.00 ("Program Funds") to provide to Contractor on a reimbursable basis , subject to and in accordance with this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed, the parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS The Agreement documents shall include the following: 1. This Agreement between City and Contractor 2. Exhibit A—Scope of Work: Cover Sheet, Project Plan, and Program Narrative 3. Exhibit B—Budget Narrative Worksheet 4. Exhibit C—Request for Reimbursement (RFR) 5. Exhibit D—Project Plan Status Report 6. Exhibit E—Quarterly Outcomes Report OFFICIAL RECORD 7. Exhibit F—Request for Budget Modification Form CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH, TX FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 1 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County 8. Exhibit G—Corrective Action Plan 9. Exhibit H—Previous Year's Corrective Action Plan (if applicable) Exhibits "A" through "H", which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, are made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibits A through F and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement control. DEFINITIONS The term"City"shall include City,and its officers, agents,employees, and representatives. The term "Contractor" shall include Contractor, and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. The term"Party" shall refer to either City or Contractor. The term"Parties" shall refer to both City and Contractor. AGREEMENT 1. Responsibilities of Contractor Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform,or cause to be performed,with good faith and due diligence, all work and services described in Exhibit "A" — Scope of Work and Project Plan. Contractor shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Program. Contractor agrees to expend the Program Funds in accordance with the Budget Narrative Form as described in Exhibit`B". Program activities shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit"D"- Project Plan Status Report and quarterly measures shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit"E"- Quarterly Outcomes Report. 2. Program Funds 2.1 In no event shall the total distribution from City made to the Contractor during the Term of this Agreement exceed the total sum of$50,500.00 ("Program Funds"). 2.2 Payment of the Program Funds from City to Contractor shall be made on a cost- reimbursement basis following receipt by City from Contractor of a signed Request for Reimbursement (RFR), as described in Exhibit "C" along with copies of all receipts and other supporting documentation. Contractor shall deliver to City a written detailed Project Plan Status Report and Quarterly Outcomes Report as described in Section 4.2 below with each RFR to support expenditure of Program Funds. Such reports shall be signed by the Contractor or duly authorized officer of the Contractor. The RFR and Project Plan Status Report shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day following the end of the month. Submittal of a monthly RFR Project Plan Status Report and Quarterly Outcomes Report is required even if services are not provided. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 2 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Each monthly RFR should be sequentially numbered and include expense documentation that is legible,detailed,clear and concise. The submitted RFR shall include monthly and quarterly reports as applicable. Submissions must be scanned and submitted to the Grants and Program Management Section of the Fort Worth Police Department. Submissions should be titled"CASA-RFR Month" and sent either via email to CPD_Grants(rfortworthtexas.gov, or via mail addressed as such: ATTENTION: Contract Compliance Specialist,Financial Management Division,Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex, 505 W. Felix St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76115.Reimbursements will not be made until after receipt of an acceptable and approved RFR and a monthly Project Plan Status Report from the Contractor. Additionally, a Quarterly Outcomes Report is required as described in section 4.2 and must be approved prior to reimbursements. Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days of receipt of said documents. Incomplete or incorrect submissions shall be returned to the Contractor for resubmission, restarting the 30-day reimbursement schedule. 2.3 Contractor is authorized to modify up to five (5) percent of any budgeted line-item in the original approved budget without prior written permission from City. However, Contractor must submit the Request for Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "F") to City, with the monthly RFR, during the month the modification took place. The request must include justification for modification to the budget, and the new modified budget cannot exceed the total amount of Program Funds. 2.4 Any modifications of more than five (5) percent of any budgeted line-item in the original approved budget must have prior written permission from City before the modifications are made. The Budget Modification Form(Exhibit"F")must be submitted,and request must be approved by City, before any money is moved to the line-item. Once the Budget Modification is approved, the modified budget will take effect on the first day of the following month. The new modified budget shall not exceed the total amount of Program Funds. 2.5 Any modifications to zero line-items in the original approved budget must have prior written permission from City before the modifications are made. The Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "F") must be completed and approved by City before money is transferred into the new line-item. Once the Budget Modification is approved, the modified budget will take effect on the first day of the following month. The new modified budget shall not exceed the total amount of Program Funds. 2.6 Budget modification can only occur within the Direct and Indirect costs. Funds may not be moved from a Direct line-item into an Indirect line-item, or vise versus. Modification of Direct and Indirect approved budgets must follow the guidelines outlined in sections 2.3, 2.4. and 2.5. 2.7 Contractor will document cost allocations for all budgeted expenses throughout the entirety of the Agreement and will be responsible for having a policy and procedure in place for this documentation. Specifically, Contractor will document how all shared costs, personnel time, or equipment that was fully or partially paid for using CCPD funds, were used in furtherance of the program activities described in this Agreement. Documentation of these cost allocations, as well as a copy of the Contractor's policy and procedures for the documentation of the cost allocations shall be made available to the City upon request. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 3 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County 2.8 The City reserves the right to reject any budget modification that the City believes, in its sole discretion, is not clearly aligned with the program activities and any requests for reimbursement expenses that the City believes, in its sole discretion, are not specified in Exhibit "B" of this Agreement or an approved budget modification form. 2.9 Budget Adjustments shall be submitted via either email to CPD_Grants&fortworthtexas.gov or to the Contract Compliance Specialist, Financial Management Division, Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex at 505 W. Felix St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76115. 3. Term This Agreement shall commence upon October 1, 2020 ("Effective Date"), and shall end on September 30,2021 ("End Date"). All of Contractor's expenditures under this Agreement must be completed no later than September 30, 2021. The City reserves the right to withhold the final Request for Reimbursement until all required documents have been received by the Contractor. 4. Program Performance 4.1 Contractor agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of the work and fulfillment of the objectives set forth in Exhibit"A." 4.2 Contractor agrees to provide a monthly Project Plan Status and Quarterly Outcomes Report to document the performance of the work described in Exhibit"D" and Exhibit"E,"respectively. The Project Plan Status and Quarterly Outcomes Report shall document the program activity names, numbers of participants attending, details of the activities, and a description of the goals achieved in support of the CCPD goals.Quarterly Outcomes Report shall be reported on a quarterly basis and included in the January, April, July, and October RFR and Project Plan Status Report submittals.Additionally,the Quarterly Outcomes Report must include descriptions of any realized successes, and zip code data for unduplicated participants. The monthly Project Plan Status and Quarterly Outcomes Report shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each month. 4.3 Contractor agrees that the monthly Request for Reimbursement and Project Plan Status and Quarterly Outcomes Report will be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each month. Should Contractor not be able to meet these requirements in a given month, the Contractor shall provide written notification prior to the deadline that details the expected date of submission. If no notification is received before the 15th day, the City may document for future corrective action. If, by the last day of the same month, Contractor has not submitted the required reports, City will send a non-compliance letter notifying Contractor's duly authorized representative of a possible suspension of program funding. 4.4 Contractor agrees to complete a Corrective Action Plan ("CAP") in the event of three (3) consecutive months or six (6) non-consecutive months with incomplete or incorrect submissions of an RFR, Project Plan Status, or Quarterly Outcomes Report. Contractor agrees to complete a FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 4 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Corrective Action Plan for recurring late submissions of an RFR,Project Plan Status, or Quarterly Outcomes Report, or for failing to take corrective actions and responding to audit reports by the City. The CAP will contain the identified issue found by the City,how the Contractor will correct that issue, who the responsible person will be to ensure completion, and a target completion date. An example of this form is attached as Exhibit"G". 4.5 A representative of the program from the Contractor shall attend quarterly meetings of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board as requested. 5. Default and Termination 5.1 This Agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual receipt by City of Program Funds from the CCPD. All monies distributed to Contractor hereunder shall be exclusively from monies received from the CCPD, and not from any other monies of City. In the event that funds from the CCPD are not received in whole or in part, City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement and City shall not be liable for payment for any work or services performed by Contractor under or in connection with this Agreement. 5.2 In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by the City in any fiscal year for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Contractor of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated. 5.3 The City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing the other party with thirty(30) days' written notice of termination. 5.4 Termination will be effected by delivering to Contractor written notice of termination. Upon Contractor's receipt of notice of termination, Contractor shall: (a) Stop work under the Agreement on the date and to the extent specified in the notice of termination; (b) Place no further order or subcontracts, except as may be necessary for completion of the work not terminated; (c) Terminate all orders and contracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of the work terminated by the notice of termination; and (d) Cease expenditures of Program Funds, except as may be necessary for completion of the work not terminated. 5.5 In the event City suspends or terminates this Agreement, Contractor expressly waives any and all rights to monetary damages,including but not limited to actual,consequential,and punitive damages, court costs and attorney's fees. 5.6 Within thirty (30) days following the date of termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall return to City any property provided hereunder. City will have no responsibility or liability for Contractor's expenditures or actions occurring after the effective date of termination of the FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 5 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Agreement. 6. Equipment and Maintenance All equipment purchased with Program Funds must meet all eligibility requirements of the City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration and execution of the Program. Contractor shall maintain, replace, or repair any item of equipment used in support of the Program, or for use under the terms of this Agreement that no longer functions or is lost or stolen. The cost for maintenance, replacement or repair of any equipment used in support of Program and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Contractor shall not use Program Funds to repair or replace said equipment. Contractor shall use any and all equipment purchased with Program Funds exclusively in support of the Program. Within 10 days following the purchase of equipment, Contractor shall submit to City a detailed inventory of all equipment purchased with Program Funds to the Grants and Program Management Section at the address set forth in paragraph 2.2 above. The equipment inventory shall include an itemized description of each piece of equipment, the date each piece of equipment was purchased, the cost of purchase for each piece of equipment, and the location of each piece of equipment. 7. Administrative Requirements 7.1 Contractor agrees to keep sufficient records to document its adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, along with documentation and records of all receipts and expenditures of Program Funds and to allow for reasonable audits of such records during regular business hours, at the expense of the City or Contractor, with such audit to be performed by an auditor selected by the City or the Board.All records shall be retained for three(3)years following the termination or completion of this Agreement. City or its representatives shall have the right to investigate, examine, and audit at any time any and all such records relating to operations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors, upon demand by City, shall make such records readily available for investigation, examination, and audit. In the event of such audit by City, a single audit of all Contractor's operations will be undertaken and may be conducted either by City (performed by staff in the Police Department or the City's Internal Audit Department) or an independent auditor approved by the City or Board. Contractor shall submit a copy of any audit performed by their independent auditor within 30 days of receipt of the final audit report. 7.2 If any audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, City shall notify Contractor as soon as reasonably practical. Contractor shall have fifteen(15)days to provide City with a written explanation and any supporting documentation regarding practice or expenditure. If Contractor fails to resolve or cure the questioned practice or expenditure to the City's satisfaction within the fifteen(15)day period,City reserves the right to withhold further Program Funds under this and/or future agreement(s)with Contractor. 7.3 If, as a result of any audit, it is determined that Contractor misused, misapplied or misappropriated all or any part of the Program Funds, Contractor agrees to reimburse City the amount of such monies so misused, misapplied or misappropriated, plus the amount of any sanction, penalty, or other charge levied against City because of such misuse, misapplication or FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 6 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County misappropriation. 7.4 Contractor's obligation to City shall not end until all closeout requirements are completed. The closeout requirements shall include,but are not limited to: providing final Project Plan Status Report and Quarterly Outcomes Report, making final payments, and disposing of the Program assets as appropriate, if deemed required by the City in its sole discretion. 7.5 Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by Contractor under this Agreement, and work to be performed by Contractor under this Agreement and City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and records of Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors for the purpose of such monitoring. 7.6 Throughout the term of this Agreement and for up to three months after its expiration, the City may periodically request, and the Contractor will be required to provide, information for the purposes of evaluating the overall effectiveness of Crime Control and Prevention District(CCPD) funding. This information will include, but may not be limited to, the zip-codes of participating individuals of the program(s)receiving CCPD funding. Requested information will consist solely of aggregated data without any personal identifiers. Further, any information requested will not be used in a way that would violate local, state, or federal statutes, regulations, or policies. 7.7 If the Contractor maintains the information the City is requesting, the Contractor shall provide the requested information to the City within 30 days of receipt of the request. If the Contractor does not maintain the requested information as of the date it receives the City's request, the Contractor shall begin collecting such information as of that date, shall provide an initial response regarding that information within sixty days, and shall thereafter update that information on request. 7.8 If necessary, an amendment may be brought forward to identify additional specific metrics that Contractor will be required to maintain and provide to the City to evaluate the effectiveness of the Crime Control and Prevention District Funding. Section 7 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 8. Independent Contractor 8.1 Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,or servant or employee of City. Contractor shall have exclusive control of,and the exclusive right to control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, members,agents,servants,employees,subcontractors,program participants,licensees,or invitees. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers, members,agents,servants,employees,subcontractors,program participants,licensees,or invitees, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor.No federal,state,or local income tax,nor any payroll tax of any kind, shall be withheld or paid by City on behalf of Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 7 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County to the services performed pursuant to this Agreement for federal or state tax purposes. It is expressly understood and agreed that officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees of Contractor, and any program participants hereunder are not eligible for, and shall not participate in any employer pension, health, or other fringe benefit plan provided by City. It is expressly understood and agreed that City does not have the legal right to control the details of the tasks performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors,program participants, licensees, or invitees. 8.2 City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property belonging to Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed, or in any way damaged. 9. Liability and Indemnification ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND LIMITED BY THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AS SET FORTH IN THE TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT (TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE CHAPTER 101), CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND LIMITED BY THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AS SET FORTH IN THE TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT (TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE CHAPTER 101), CONTRACTOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS,LAWSUITS,ACTIONS, COSTS,AND EXPENSES OFANYKIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) THAT MAYRELATE TO,ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY(I) CONTRACTOR'S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (II) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,ASSOCIATES,EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITY), OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THISAGREEMENT;EXCEPT THAT THE INDEMNITYPROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR SEPARATE CONTRACTORS, AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH CONTRACTOR AND CITY,RESPONSIBILITY,IF ANY,SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTR UED AS A WAIVER OF THE CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS FURTHER PROVIDED BY THE LAWS OF FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 8 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County TEXAS. Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 10. Non-Assignment No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be effective without City's prior written approval. 11. Prohibition Against Interest 11.1 No member, officer, or employee of the City, or its designees or agents; no member of the governing body of the locality in which the Program is situated; and no other public official of such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the Program during this tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed hereunder. Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language prohibiting such interest, in all contracts and subcontracts hereunder. 11.2 No officer, employee,member, or program participant of Contractor shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect,in this Agreement or the monies transferred hereunder, or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of any land, materials, supplies, or services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder, except on behalf of Contractor, as an officer, employee, member, or program participant. Any willful violation of this paragraph with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of Contractor or its subcontractors, shall render this Agreement voidable by City of Fort Worth. 12. Nondiscrimination 12.1 In accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, Contractor covenants that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in performing this Agreement shall in connection with the employment, advancement, or discharge of employees, in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their age, except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification,retirement plan, statutory requirement, or statutory or ordinance exception. 12.2 Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because of age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation, nor will Contractor permit its officers,members,agents, employees, subcontractors, or program participants to engage in such discrimination. ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 9 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County STATE OF TEXAS AND LIMITED BY THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AS SET FORTH IN THE TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT (TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE CHAPTER 101),IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY CONTRACTOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND THE CITY AND HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 13. Compliance 13.1 Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, and subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal, state and local, including all ordinances, rules and regulations of City. If City calls to the attention of Contractor in writing to any such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors or program participants, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation. 13.2 Contractor shall utilize Program Funds strictly for those purposes and goals intended under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If City calls the attention of Contractor in writing to any such violations on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation. 14. Governmental Powers It is understood that be execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. 15. Waiver of Immunity If Contractor is a charitable or nonprofit organization and has or claims an immunity or exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including death, to persons or property: Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be construed to affect a governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law. 16. Insurance Requirement 16.1 Coverages and Limits — Contractor shall provide the City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the following minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any work pursuant to this Agreement: (a) Commercial General Liability(CGL): Contractor is self-insured in keeping with the terms FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 10 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County of the Texas Tort Claims Act. Contractor will furnish a Certificate of Self-Insurance in lieu of the required general liability insurance certificate. (b) Non-Profit Organization Liability or Directors & Officers Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, with a $1,000,000 annual aggregate limit, in a form that is acceptable to the City's Risk Manager. (c) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit basis OR split limits are acceptable if limits are at least $250,000 Bodily Injury per person, $500,000 Bodily Injury per accident and$100,000 Property Damage. (d) Any other insurance the City may reasonably require to protect the interest of the City. 16.2 Contractor's insurer(s)must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas for the lines of insurance coverage provided and be currently rated in terms of financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of the City's Risk Manager. All insurers must have minimum rating of A-VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required. 16.3 Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, except for policies of worker's compensation or accident/medical insurance shall list the City as an additional insured. City shall have the right to revise insurance coverage requirements under this Agreement. 16.4 Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation Act of Texas and shall provide sufficient compensation insurance to protect Contractor and City from and against any and all Worker's Compensation claims arising from the work and services provided under this Agreement. Contractor will furnish a Certificate of Self-Insurance in lieu of the required Worker's Compensation insurance certificate. 16.5 A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of coverage shall be provided to the City. Ten(10)days'notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the Risk Manager, City of Fort Worth, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with copies to the City Attorney at the same address. 16.6 Any failure on the part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement. 16.7 Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the Contractor has obtained all required insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Contractor proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement. 17. Miscellaneous Provisions 17.1 The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and, if for any reason a clause, sentence, FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 11 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County paragraph, or other part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a court or Federal or state agency, board, or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision. 17.2 City's failure to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any future occasion. 17.3 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this Agreement,venue for said action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 17.4 Contractor represents that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to any proper, appropriate and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this Agreement and to perform the responsibilities herein required. 17.5 This written instrument and Exhibits "A" through "H" constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous, oral or written agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void. 17.6 Any amendments to the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and must be signed by authorized representatives of each Party. 17.7 None of the performance rendered under this Agreement shall involve, and no portion of the Program Funds received hereunder shall be used, directly or indirectly, for the construction, operations,maintenance or administration of any sectarian or religious facility or activity,nor shall said performance rendered or funds received be utilized so as to benefit, directly or indirectly, any such sectarian or religious facility or activity. 17.8 The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or exhibits hereto. 17.9 Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 17.10 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and Contractor and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. 17.11 Contractor certifies that it has obtained a 501 (c) (3) Certificate from the Internal Revenue Service. Contractor shall notify City in writing of any changes to its 501 (c) (3)tax-exempt status during the term of this Agreement. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 12 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County 17.12 Contractors are required to conduct criminal background screenings for all volunteers or employees who will be working with children under the proposed program. All criminal background checks shall be in compliance with Texas Department to Family and Protective Services standard, the Texas Administrative Code and all other applicable law. Contractors will be responsible for conducting criminal background screening and for maintain appropriate records, which will be subject to review by the City. CONTRACTORS SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. 18. Notice Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by hand- delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail,postage prepaid,to the address of the other party shown below: CITY: Jesus Chapa, Assistant City Manager City Manager's Office City of Fort Worth 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Copies To: Contract Compliance Specialist Financial Management Division Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex 505 West Felix St. Fort Worth, TX 76115 City Attorney's Office Attn: Police Contracts 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 CONTRACTOR: CASA of Tarrant County Don Binnicker, Chief Executive Officer 101 Summit Ave., Suite 505 Fort Worth, TX, 76102 19. Counterparts: Electronically Transmitted Signature This Agreement, as well as any associated documents to this Agreement, including RFR's and Budget Modifications may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be considered an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument and agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile or other electronic transmission (including email transmission of a portable document file (pdf) or similar image) shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 13 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County 20. Immieration Nationality Act Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Contractor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Contractor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,AGENTS,OR LICENSEES.City,upon written notice to Contractor,shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 14 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement in multiples in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be effective this day of 120 APPROVED AND AGREED FOR CITY APPROVED AND AGREED FOR CASA OF FORT WORTH OF TARRANT COUNTY Jesus J.Chapa(Oct 9,202021:30 PDT) Don Binnicker(Oct5,2020 08:43 CDT) Jesus J. Chapa Don Binnicker Assistant City Manager Chief Executive Officer Date: Oct 9,2020 Date: Oct 5,2020 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Edwin Kraus LEGALITY FOR CASA OF TARRANT Edwin kraus(Oct 8,202015:18 CDT) COUNTY Edwin Kraus Chief of Police Date: Oct 8,2020 Attorney for CASA of Tarrant County Date: Oct 5,2020 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND �o�vann�� LEGALITY FOR CITY OF FORT ATTEST o' ToItr a a F WORTH / �0��0`1GI iy C70`1T.Gt�1' 0 d 'forRonaldP.Gonzales(Oct12,202008:53CDT) �V$ �_� o Mary J. Kayser °��* oo �° Jessika Williams 00000 City Secretary nEXAsbp� Assistant City Attorney Oct 12,2020 Date: Oct 9,2020 Date: M&C No. NOT REQUIRED 1295 CERTIFICATION: 2020-662365 Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. A'"&i 7lf*. Keith Morris Contract Compliance Manager Date: Oct 5,2020 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 15 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County FY2021 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT PROPOSAL COVER SHEET CONTRACTOR: CASA of Tarrant County AMOUNT REQUESTED: $50,500.00 PROGRAMIPROJECT TITLE: Preventing At-Risk Fort Worth Youth from Aging-Out of Foster Care DIRECTOR: Don Binnicker,MSSW-CEO PHONE NUMBER: (817)877-5891 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 101 Summit Ave., Suite 505,Fort Worth,TX 76102 CONTACT PERSON:Catelyn Devlin,LMSW EMAIL ADDRESS: catelyn.devlin@casatc.org PHONE NUMBER: (479)871-3416(cell) FAX NUMBER: (817)877-3200 PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT: By using Collaborative Family Engagement,an intervention that helps children find permanent homes, CASA of Tarrant County staff and volunteers will reduce the number of children aging-out of care, preventing their future criminality,gang-related activities, and improving their safety. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA/COUNCIL DISTRICT SERVED: Please mark all that apply Q Specific Zip Code(s)—Specify below: Qx City Wide(ALL) Q Council District 3 Q Council District 4 Q Council District 2 Q Council District 6 Q Council District 7 Q Council District 5 Q Council District 8 Q Council District 9 CONTRACTOR STATUS: ® Registered Private Nonprofit(5010) ❑ Registered Public Nonprofit COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT USE(SECTION 27) ® Yes ❑ No MARK THE APPLICABLE CCPD GOAL(S)—see"Definitions of Underlined Terms"before making a selection ® Reduce violent crime through crime prevention programs ❑ Reduce gang-related activities through crime prevention programs ❑ Increase safety in neighborhoods(see"Direct Neighborhood Project") ❑ Decrease crime in neighborhoods(see"Direct Neighborhood Project") ❑ Increase the safe of youth through crime prevention programs or intervention programs ® Reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention programs or intervention programs. MARK(IF APPLICABLE) THE CCPD SPECIAL EMPHASIS ® Program incorporates literacy instruction/skills for children ages 0-9. MARK THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION(S) ❑ Previously Adjudicated ❑ Never Adjudicated ❑ Children of Adjudicated ® Adults ® Children ❑ Parents CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information contained in this contract fairly represents the above-named Contractor's operating plans and budget. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements and will comply with all applicable rules and regulations relating to the contract process. I certify that I am authorized to sign this form and to enter into and execute a contract with the City of Fort Worth to provide the services authorized. NAME: Don Binnicker TITLE: MSSW-CEO z5>e'e, Oct 5,2020 SIGNATURE: Don Bin nicker(Oct 5,2020 08:43 CDT) DATE: FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 16 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A 1., o ° 1.0 a w '°" bo y � � � a o O v; N 0 •0 3 -d o ° y 5 Cq � ea y cc C� tM 'd _ CA U b V Cd 0 rn Cd u � °o. o Cd 96 —Cd ou to aov a� r H q y >1y •d 3-i P U S Cd 45 Up, ypo a°0� •apyi � 3 .d . -d � � c , (�D Yoo o p v ° m cd Q. O Cd Up N DO M OM oW f � ° ° ° Y > 4 ej °fi t+ y � � U cd Cd 9 rn 'd — Ocn o Cd cn ° r r yiOy� O iyOy i". r a rn O ^p ,> rye U F� Sr b ICJ ICI �n '� Y 'Si •� •m Cd 4' . 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By using Collaborative Family Engagement, an intervention that helps children find permanent homes, CASA of Tarrant County staff and volunteers will reduce the number of children aging-out of care,preventing their future criminality, gang-related activities, and improving their safety. PROBLEM AND CAUSES 1) Programs must address at least one of the following CCPD problem area(s) from the Goal selected on the cover sheet: violent crime, gang-related activities, laftly of residents and/or youth, crime in Fort Worth neighborhoods, or iuvenile crime. Agencies should consult the specific definitions included in this packet. Please justify your selection on the cover sheet by a. Identifying and describing the problem area(s) relevant to your program. b. Identifying if your contract is for a crime prevention program, intervention program, or a direct neighborhood proiect. c. Please describe in detail the causes of those problem area(s) and cite sources. CASA of Tarrant County's FY20.21 CCPD proposal is a crime prevention and intervention program focused on preventing violent crime, gang-related activities, reducing juvenile crime, and increasing the safety of Fort Worth children in foster care at-risk of"aging-out" or emancipating from foster care. Foster care is supposed to be a temporary intervention to provide children protective homes until they can safely be reunited with their parents, placed with relatives, or adopted. However, every year 10% of all Tarrant County children never find a safe, permanent home; instead, they age-out from foster care9. Research shows that, while being in foster care does not increase a child's adult criminality, aging-out of foster care does 12. Aging-out exacerbates the trauma of child abuse by leaving children isolated without permanent families, forcing them to navigate adolescence and young adulthood alone. Compared to their non-abused or neglected peers, children who are abused and neglected are more likely to commit violent crime as adults and juveniles,more likely to join gangs, and are at increased risk for being victims of violent crime throughout their childhood,adolescence,and adulthood'.As described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the trauma of adverse childhood experiences like child abuse disrupt neurodevelopment in young children, resulting in impairments which make school, relationships, and regulating emotions difficult. The impairments may lead to health-risk behaviors like truancy,violence,crime,and substance abuse3,4 which then turn into disease, disability, and social problems felt on a macro level2. Of all children who have adverse childhood experiences, children who were in foster care typically have the worst outcomes: the trauma of child abuse makes them at-risk for poor medical and mental health, educational and employment challenges, incarceration, unintended pregnancy, homelessness, substance abuse, and increased chances becoming a perpetrator of child abuse1,6. Studies show foster children have the worst physical and mental health outcomes of all children, having the highest mortality rate and an overall life expectancy of just 60 years7. Challenges associated with adverse childhood experiences are treatable;but untreated trauma predisposes juveniles and adults to criminality, creating a "trauma to prison pipeline"g. Children in foster care have unique risks for future criminality: a recent analysis of 161 studies, parental behaviors, including abuse, neglect, and supervision, were the strongest predictor of juvenile crime". Any child who has been abused or neglected is at- risk for criminal activity,but children who do not have a permanent family or social support are the most at-risk12 To reduce this risk and prevent future criminality, children need permanent families and social support. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 19 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A Removing a child from their home might stop abuse,but it separates them from their support system: parents, grandparents, aunt/uncles, teachers, coaches, and even siblings. In Tarrant County, only 65% of siblings are placed in the same foster home placement. For sibling groups of three or more, only 46% are placed in the same home9. Youth who aren't close with family, who do not have solid permanency options, and who are not living with family are among the most serious criminal offenders12. Youth tend to lose important sources of social support while in care, and studies show children only heal from trauma in the context of social support13,la,is Children who age-out tend to have the worst life outcomes associated with child abuse: they tend to stay in foster care longer, and their extended stays are often marked by instability, uncertainty, and lack of long-term relationships. While most Tarrant County children are in foster care for 22 months and experience 3 different foster care placements, youth who age-out spend 41 months in care and have 7 different foster homes9. Youth who had multiple foster home placements are at increased risk to commit more serious crimes, and multiple placement changes usually come with school changes. Children tend to fall 4-6 months behind academically each time they move to a new foster home,ultimately putting them years behind 16. A 2018 study showed only 50% of foster children graduate high school and that homeless children are more likely to graduate high school than children in foster care17,18,19 With such instability,many children run away before they turn 18,putting them at-risk for human trafficking. According to the Fort Worth Police Department20, 86%of trafficking victims in Texas have had CPS involvement. More than one in five youth who age-out become homeless after age 18, and 71%of women who age-out become pregnant by age 2121. Youth who age-out are also at an alarmingly high-risk for criminal activity. Several longitudinal studies have found 50% of youth who age-out are incarcerated by age 23 and are more at-risk to commit violent crimes',12 A 2017 study showed 35-54% of youth who aged out of care had a history of gang membership,52-69% sold drugs, 63-73% engaged in violent criminal behavior, 67-79% engaged in property crimes, and 48-64% were convicted of a crimes.Another study showed 20%of children are arrested within 12 months of aging-out,meaning 50 of the 248 children who aged out of North Texas in 2019 will be arrested this year22. Youth aging-out of care are also at-risk of being victims of violence: a study of 603 aged-out foster youth showed male youth were more than twice as likely to have a weapon pulled on them, to be stabbed, or to be assaulted than their counter-parts who did not age out of care by age 19. Females were three to four-times as likely to have a weapon pulled on them by age 1923. These tragic outcomes not only affect Fort Worth children aging-out of care: they affect the community as a whole. Every child who ages out of foster care cost communities $300,000 over his/her lifetime in criminal proceedings, incarceration, and social welfare 24•For the 74 children who aged-out of Tarrant County in 20199, they will cost taxpayers $22,200,000 over their lifetimes, and that is only for the children who aged-out in one year. It doesn't have to be this way.By preventing youth from aging-out,the negative outcomes regarding crime, violence,and safety can be mitigated. Support from CCPD would help CASA find permanent families for children and prevent them from aging out before it's too late. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES 2) Describe the direct target population the program/project will directly benefit. How many people? What definable population group (i.e. age, ethnicity, etc.)? What neighborhood(s)? This grant would serve children and young adults (ages 0 to 21)who were removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect and are at-risk of aging-out of foster care. To qualify for this grant, clients must have been FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 20 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A removed from homes with Fort Worth zip codes (i.e. all neighborhoods). All children will be in Tarrant County's foster care and court system. CASA serves clients from all racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 3) Describe how your program/project addresses the causes of the problem area(s) and achieves the goals of CCPD. Cite relevant sources for evidence-based, evidence informed, or promising practice. CASA of Tarrant County is a volunteer-powered program advocating for the safety,permanency, and healing of abused and neglected children. CASA recruits,trains,and supervises community members to become volunteer advocates for children in foster care. By forming a relationship with the child and the adults in the child's life,the CASA volunteer learns about the child's unique needs and strengths. They help the child obtain therapeutic services the child needs while engaging and empowering the child's social support system. Throughout the court case, the CASA assesses if the child should be return home to their family, be placed with a relative, or adopted. The CASA then provides the judge with a recommendation regarding what kind of permanent home would be in the child's best interests. They are one of the most consistent sources of support and stability for the child during their difficult and uncertain time in care, advocating that all decisions are made to meet the needs of the whole child. After completing 36 hours of training, including in the trauma-informed care model Trust-Based Relational Intervention®(TBRI®)and Collaborative Family Engagement,an evidence-informed intervention that increases social connection and permanent family for children, CASA volunteers are sworn-in by a judge and assigned a Child Advocacy Specialist—a staff member who helps them manage their case and accompanies them to all court hearings. Specialists ensure volunteers complete minimum service expectations, a standardized tool used by CASA to cover monthly and quarterly types of advocacy critical to successful outcomes for children. Every month, CASA volunteers communicate with the child's caregivers, CPS workers, and CASA staff, and they contact the child twice, including at least one video chat with the child in the child's current foster home or relative placement to examine the child's wellbeing(these will resume to monthly in-person visits once COVID- 19 social distancing resolves). Volunteers also observe CPS-supervised parent/child visits and attend court hearings regarding the children they serve. Every three months,volunteers provide medical,legal,and educational advocacy, including meeting with the child's teachers, school counselors, therapists, doctors, and/or daycare teachers, reviewing educational or medical files, and submitting court reports to judges on the child's wellbeing and the CASA's recommendation on the most appropriate permanent home. Volunteers gather critical information judges need to determine what's in the child's best interests, and they advocate for the child in all areas: at school for needed testing and services, counselors' offices to help children gain access to therapy, foster care agencies to preserve a foster placement and prevent a child from moving to another home and school district, and within the courtroom so the child find a permanent home as quickly as possible. The information volunteers gather is compiled in a report given to judges and attorneys at every court hearing. CASA volunteers make a visible and lasting difference in a child's life. A 2019 study found that the presence of a CASA volunteer increases child safety: children who have a CASA volunteer were 39% less likely to be abused and/or neglected while in care and 13% less likely to experience abuse or neglect after leaving foster care26. CASA volunteers get to know the adults caring for the child and the placement conditions, and their extra set of eyes and ears are able to report concerns about current or future placements to maximize child safety. Children who have CASA volunteer, along with their families, also have greater access to community resources than children who don't have a CASA — equipping both the children and their parents or caregivers with counseling services,health care,and educational services27°28. Children with CASA volunteers are also more likely to pass all classes, less likely to have behavioral issues in school, and less likely to be expelled,minimizing some of the additional stressors that contribute to truancy and poor educational outcomes 29. They also experience fewer placements and school changes, reducing the instability of moving to multiple foster homes and changing FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 21 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A schools with new placements30. Simple interventions have large effects: by advocating for minimal placements, CASA improves life outcomes to be felt for years to come.Research shows children who had one fewer placement per year were almost twice as likely to graduate from high school before leaving foster care and are more likely to graduate from college31 Beyond the benefits of a CASA volunteer, CASA of Tarrant County wanted to make sure its volunteers and staff were using the latest evidence-informed practices available, especially as it related to helping children find permanent homes. As a result, CASA started using the evidence-informed intervention Collaborative Family Engagement(CFE)in 2017. CFE was created to increase foster children's social support and find them permanent homes. It is designed to be led by independent CASA volunteers who work as a neutral leader, spearheading the collaboration between family members, Child Protective Services workers, and foster care case managers. Through CFE, CASA volunteers engage family members and friends soon after the child is removed to expedite finding a permanent solution and capitalize on the urgency surrounding a recent removal. However, children who have been in foster care for years need CFE services desperately since past permanency plans for the child may have fallen through, and years in foster care has left the child more isolated than ever. Family members may not know who to reach out to or how to contact someone about the child, or they may not even know they have a relative in foster care. Regardless of how long the child has been in foster care, the first thing CASA volunteers do is start identifying and locating any and all adults who are connected to the child in foster care. The CASA volunteer uses specific CFE tools to search for family members: Seneca Searches (a search engine that generates contact information based on historical data),EcoMap(a visual representation of the child's social support system), and Mobility Mapping (a historical, visual representation of the child's social support system) help CASA volunteers and staff locate relatives or family friends. Once located, the CASA volunteer works to empower family members to be an active leader in finding permanency for children. Rather than leading with, "Would you become this child's guardian?" the volunteer asks if the relative would like to be a source of connection for the child to start building up the child's social support. CASA then invites family members and other child welfare staff to a CFE meeting, where 70% of the participants must be the child's relatives and only 30% can be child welfare staff. This is done to empower the family to take the lead in finding a permanent home for the child. Notes are taken as a group on large post-its hanging around the room, and honesty and transparency is encouraged both for family and for child welfare staff. CFE tries to restore decision-making power and responsibility back to the family, and CASA's role specifically is to do the time-intensive follow-up work needed to find family and supportive adults for every child. Working collaboratively with CPS, CASA volunteers do heavy lifting, follow-up tasks while CPS workers focus on safety and legal aspects of each case. Whether it is spending hours combing through case files, driving birth parents to family visitation,or searching online for a long-lost relative, CASA advocates are there to provide the time-consuming but critical pieces a child needs to find a permanent family solution. CFE can be applied to any case,but children at-risk of aging-out of foster care are especially in need. Their cases are more complex,and the creativity and objectivity volunteers devote to cases has visible results. Not only is a safe,permanent family found for the child which prevents the child from aging-out of foster care —the social support generated through CFE gives the child the social support they need to heal from the trauma of child abuse13, 14, 1s The child and their new guardian also have more social support generated from the CFE process — social support the child and their guardian both can rely on as they begin their new family post-foster care. CFE is an evidence-informed intervention. Strategic family engagement like CFE is associated with more family involvement in emotional and legal permanency decisions 38,39 more placements with relatives (and fewer placements in other community resources 40), a reduction in the amount of time a child spends in foster care 41,42, fewer children aging-out of care and less recidivism40,42 and a reduction in the number of children in foster care42. Ultimately CFE multiplies supportive adults committed to the child's success, equipping the child with social FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 22 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A support to carry them through their time in foster care and beyond39,a0,a2 Family engagement can also prevent child abuse from recurring,breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglectal This high-level work to engage families can lead to permanency and the prevention of criminal activity. Not only will CASA of Tarrant County prevent crime by reducing the number of children aging-out of foster care (and reducing the number of at-risk youth), but CASA will also prevent crime through increasing social support for the child. Child welfare research on social support or "social capital" shows that that a family's increased social support is associated with a reduction in child abuse, domestic violence, and neglect43,aa, an improvement in child behaviors46, a reduction in crime47 and a reduced risk in developing common mental disordersas Since CASA started using CFE in 2017,95%of all children who exited foster care and had a CASA volunteer went to a"permanent home"—defined as being returned to parents,placed with relatives or fictive kin,or adopted (based on foster care exits in 2017, 2018, and 2019). 5% of the children CASA served aged-out of foster care in those three years. Of the 492 children who left foster care in 2019, 63% of them(n--308)had a CASA volunteer, and 95% of them went to a permanent home through the following outcomes: 52% were reunified with their parents, 28%were placed with family or fictive kin, 15%were adopted, and 5% aged-out of foster care. Unfortunately,not every child has a CASA due to the high rate of child abuse and neglect in our community. For the 184 Tarrant County children who did not have a CASA when they left care in 2019, only 77% found a permanent home: 29% were reunified with their parents, 24% were placed with family or fictive kin, 24% were adopted, and 23% aged-out of foster care. Tarrant County children with CASA volunteers also spent less time in foster care (22 months) compared to children without a CASA volunteer (26 months). Studies show children who spent less time in foster care were less likely to experience hospitalizations, depend on welfare, and had better educational outcomes than children who spent more time in foster care32 By providing children a trained volunteer advocate—additional eyes and ears to check on a child's wellbeing —CASA volunteers increase the safety of Fort Worth foster children.By using Collaborative Family Engagement —increasing the number of children finding permanent families and decreasing the number of children aging-out of foster care — CASA of Tarrant County prevents the violent crime, juvenile crime, and gang-related activities so clearly associated with children aging-out as documented in empirical research. While CFE is still new and is currently being studied by the Child and Family Research Partnership at the University of Texas at Austin Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, other evidence informs its practice and its use in preventing children from aging-out of care and future criminality. According to Deborah Gorman-Smith of the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy and Andrea Kampfner of the Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention at the University of Chicago, "programs that help to build networks of social support and foster family-community ties can provide an additional protective factor to support healthy development and prevent youth involvement in gang and other types of violence."33 Further, studies show crime interventions focusing on individual youth (i.e. individual counseling, boot camps) are ineffective 34. However, interventions that engage family members and involve them in client services decrease the risk of recidivism34 Between existing evidence in research and CASA's own program outcomes, it is critical that CASA expand its CFE services and serve more children at-risk of aging-out of foster care.With your help CASA go from serving 350 children at-risk of aging-out in December 2019 to 450 at-risk youth by December 2020, with 25 Fort Worth youth funded by CCPD. 4) Describe your measurable program activities and how they address the causes you described in Question #1. Please include a description of measures and how your program will meet these goals. It is clear high numbers of foster youth aging-out in our community causes increased criminality,gang-related activity, and safety concerns. The solution is this: because of CFE, children find social support and permanent FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 23 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A homes; they end up leaving foster care and they don't age-out. If they don't have CASA volunteers and CFE, they are more likely to age-out of care. CASA will address children aging-out through the following activities: Contractor Activity 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.To give more children CASA volunteers and CFE in order to prevent them from aging-out of foster care, CASA will serve 25 unduplicated Fort Worth children with 16 court-appointed special advocate (CASA)volunteers during the grant year. 100% of the 25 Fort Worth children will receive CFE services, including advocates engaging with family members and fictive kin as documented by case notes. 100% of children will also receive literacy services and educational advocacy, including use of the EcoMap, and some funds are available to help with school needs like supplies and tutoring. CASA volunteers will complete EcoMaps kept in the child's file to assess the number of supportive adults in the child's life and determine if there are increased or maintained adults. 100% of volunteers on the grant will be trained in CFE and best practices for working with youth at-risk of aging-out (documented by sign-in sheets). Training will equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills to find permanent families for children and prevent them from aging-out of foster care. Contractor Activity 1.2.1. CASA volunteers will submit court reports to judges recommending a permanent home for the child. The report will be based on information gathered by the CASA volunteer during their monthly contact with the child and engagement with the child's family and fictive kin. Some funds are available to help families purchase supplies needed to begin caring for children, including bunk beds, suitcases, car-seats, or clothing. CASA expects its CFE activities and court reports will result in 7 children (-30% of the caseload) leaving foster care during the grant year with 5 children going to permanent homes, as documented by signed court orders. The rest of the caseload will exit after the grant year due to how long cases last in court. Contractor Activity 1.3.1. CASA expects some children will age out of foster care based on literature and program records. To prepare children for life after foster care, CASA volunteers will be a supportive adult and help the child complete aging-out supportive services, including preparing the child for life on their own, education,employment,housing,family health,health insurance,identification documentation,legal and criminal assistance, finance, and credit. These activities are from the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project: A Guide for Those"Aging Out"of Foster Care in Texas. The guide is available at http://texasfostenLouth.org/download/3861/. 5) Describe your measurable program outcomes and how they affect the problem area(s) described in Question#1. Please include a description of your evaluation methods. Outcome Objective M: 60% of children will have increased and/or maintained family engagement, as defined by one additional person being added to a child's social support system and/or all adults in the child's social support system are maintained during the grant period. Data will be maintained in case notes, EcoMap documenting the child's social support system, and sign-in sheets for trainings. This will increase social support of children in foster care which can decrease their risk of crime 12,47 and ultimately result in a permanent home for the child39,ao,a2 Outcome Objective 1.2: 70% of children who leave foster care will find a permanent home, defined as being reunified with parents, placed with relatives, or adopted, as demonstrated by signed court orders. This outcome prevents children from aging-out and prevents juvenile and adult crime,gang-activity, and safety concerns caused by aging-out of care$°11,12,23,47 Outcome Objective 1.3: 100% of children ages 16 and older will receive aging-out supportive services, as defined in the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project: A Guide for Those "Aging Out" of Foster Care in Texas (btip://texasfostenLouth.org/download/3861/) and documented in case notes. While this may not prevent a child from aging-out, it will give them resources to minimize the stress of aging-out with the CASA volunteer serving as a supportive adult12,13,14,11 Some funding will be available to help with some expenses, like driver's license tests, college applications, and helping children obtain identification documents. 6) Describe how your program addresses the CCPD special emphasis priority: literacy instruction/skills FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 24 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A specifically for children ages 0-9? CASA. Educational advocacy includes advocating to teachers, gathering information about a child's educational progress or needs, advocating for the child to receive important testing and services, and keeping teachers, caseworkers, and caregivers informed on the child's wellbeing. Educational advocacy is critical for children in foster care as they have some of the worst educational outcomes of any child group. 25% of foster children typically have special needs compared to only 10%of their non-foster care peers 35.Despite greater needs, children in foster care are less likely to be tested. Even when children do receive educational and mental health assessments, one study showed up to 84% foster children whose testing showed needed mental health and educational services still weren't receiving services 9-12 months after testing37. All CASA volunteers are trained in educational advocacy, including the importance of reading by 3rd grade, ensuring school stability, supporting attendance, advocating for children with special education needs, ways to support children to prevent behavioral problems at school, and how to help older you transition out of school and into college or employment. On top of this, the CFE intervention requires CASA volunteers to explore a child's family and social support system to find people to be a part of the child's lifetime support network. Tools like Mobility Mapping, EcoMaps, and Genograms require the child to create family trees on pen and paper, utilizing the child's reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing skills as they create a visual aid of people willing to support the social and emotional well-being of the child and his/her family members. Family members are also engaged in literacy as each CFE meeting requires family members to write out action plans and family goals. Approximately 26% of this position's caseload is for children ages 0 through 9, but all children will use CFE tools as their CASA volunteer provide direct literacy instruction and skills to children. 7) Describe what makes your program unique. Include descriptions of how it compares with similar programming offered in the area. If applicable, describe how your program/project integrates City of Fort Worth programming or personnel, improves existing City of Fort Worth projects/programming, or is directly involved with City of Fort Worth efforts to achieve Annual Report Strategic Goals. CASA is the only organization in Tarrant County providing volunteer advocates to over 1,000 foster children every year. The independent nature of the unpaid volunteer advocate equips them to focus solely on what's in the child's best interests without pressure from outside stakeholders. No one else in Tarrant County provides this to Fort Worth's abused and neglected children. This volunteer model aligns perfectly with the City of Fort Worth's efforts to achieve Annual Report Strategic goals: CASA volunteers are a model of people working together to build a strong community. Through CASA, not only is the child's life impacted: the volunteer's life is impacted through the outpouring of their generosity. By preventing children from re-entering foster care and increasing the safety for children currently in care, CASA volunteers help make Fort Worth the safest and most livable city in the country. Specifically through this grant to helping foster children find permanent homes before it is too late, CASA helps at-risk youth succeed in school, their work, and in their relationships to help strengthen Fort Worth's economic base. CASA partners with Fort Worth police officers in criminal investigations of child abuse and neglect, Fort Worth ISD teachers and faculty in literacy and educational advocacy, and with Tarrant County agencies like Child Protective Services and Fort Worth non-profits. 8) Describe: a. how long it has been in operation, b. how it is currently financially sustained, and c. why CCPD funds are necessary at this time. This proposal is to expand CASA of Tarrant County's PMC program (permanent managing conservatorship — the legal status children are in when they are at-risk of aging-out of foster care). CASA of Tarrant County's FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 25 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A PMC program has been in existence since 2011. The King Foundation currently funds one of the PMC Specialists, and the Victims of Crime ACT (VOCA) funding covers the Child Advocacy Supervisor who oversees the Specialists through September 30th, 2020. This grant application would help CASA expand its PMC program to serve more PMC youth in 2020 with another PMC Specialist dedicated to serving youth at-risk of aging-out. 2020 is a critical year for children in foster care. In April 2020,most child welfare court cases are transferring to new courts Fort Worth(the 231st, 233rd, 322nd, 324th, 325th, and 360th). Children at-risk of aging-out will be the last cases to transfer as their cases are more complex and some have other criminal cases in juvenile court. Simultaneously, Child Protective Services (CPS) is transferring the ongoing case management services to Our Community— Our Kids under a new program is called Community Based Care. CASA is hopeful this will be better for children,but the transition will be challenging as many children are getting new caseworkers. Children aging-out are even more at-risk for challenges from this transition as many are running out of time before they age-out of care. CASA volunteers will be there to continue advocating for their needs to be met and progress on finding a permanent home to continue despite changes. ORGANIZATION 9) Briefly describe your organization. Include how long your organization has served the community and the nature of your services. In 1983, Judge Scott Moore, presiding judge of the 323rd Judicial District, CPS Director Wayne Hairgrove, and community volunteers Rhoda Bernstein and Monna Loftis brought CASA services to Tarrant County. Since 1983, CASA has recruited and trained hundreds of volunteers to serve thousands of Tarrant County's abused and neglected children. In 2019, CASA served 1,068 children with 492 volunteer advocates. Through the visible benefit of CASA volunteers, CASA helps improve safety of children during and after their time in foster care, helps children and their family access resources needed to overcome abuse and neglect, and helps find permanent homes for children while reducing the time they spend in foster care.By helping children spend four fewer months in foster care, CASA saves taxpayers over $2,000,000 annually in foster care payments and saves children four months of instability and uncertainty. 10.Describe how the proposed program fits the mission of your organization. CASA's mission is to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA is growing to speak up for all children in need of advocacy, but the outcomes for children who age-out of foster care are alarming. It is in their best interest to find a safe, permanent home before it is too late, and CASA will put its resources, ingenuity, and creativity in finding permanent solutions for all children through evidence-informed practices. 11.Describe the geographic area your organization and project will serve (i.e. city wide, council district(s),zip code, neighborhood, census tracts, etc.). CASA serves abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes in Tarrant County and placed in foster care. —70% of children served by CASA are removed from Fort Worth zip codes. CCPD funding will only go towards serving children removed from Fort Worth zip codes; CASA is requesting CCPD funding for 70% of the PMC Specialist. SUSTAINABILITY 12.Describe and list what other funds have been secured or applied for on behalf of this program. If this is new programming, include a description of what must happen to implement your program to complete your project by September 30, 2021. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 26 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A CASA received a$50,000 grant from the private King Foundation to cover one PMC Specialist Position. This proposal is to cover the other PMC Specialist Position. CASA also received funding from the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA—federal)to cover 100% of the Child Advocacy Supervisor position, who supervises the two PMC Specialists, through 9/30/2020. The remaining 86% of the Supervisor position will be on VOCA funding for FY20.21, with 14% of the Supervisor on the CCPD grant. King Foundation funding is through 12/31/2020. Current VOCA funding is through 9/30/2020. CASA receives funding from CVC and VOCA annually through Texas CASA, and VOCA and CVC funding has already been allocated to CASA for FY20.21. 13.Describe your plans to sustain this program beyond the CCPD funding period. CASA is fortunate to receive funding from diverse supporters: individuals, corporations, special events, and private foundations. Certain fenders are also specifically interested in youth at-risk of aging-out of foster care, like the King Foundation. CASA will use government funding and private foundations to fund the remaining cost of the program through September 30, 2021. 14)Has your Contractor obtained funding through the Crime Control and Prevention District previously? ® Yes ❑ No If so,please fill out the form on page 20.Include any awards received in the previous three cycles(FYI 8,FY19,FY20). FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 27 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A References 1. 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Turley,R.N.,Gamoran,A.,McCarty,A.T.,&Fish,R.(2017).Reducing children's behavior problems through social capital:A causal assessment.Social Science Research,61,206-217. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2016.06.015. 47. Buonanno,P.,Montolio,D.,&Vanin,P.(2009).Does social capital reduce crime?The Journal of Law&Economics,52(1),145-170. FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 28 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit A 0 0 0 0 o ii o 0 0 0 o ii w O o \ \ \ O \ o \ O \ \ \ c O \ o 00 U O l� O U N N l� U O in �O N •--a O t- .-r a •--a N N O l- O o0 I o0 w Q Q 4 4 r 0000 C� 00 00 cd mu o O s. o 4° o � ;.. G '" o z va 3 3 vaCq w �" z va w 3 3 va w) w w w n o ° sue. > w w " o ° v c en o c o U 00 to t- ON 0 00 o U ao 0 C C o o o CL O o 0 o C .3 O O O w ,Q, +O•' Cd FBI O �Q� 0w 40, � o 43 C v W 00 o o o o o b 0 0 w o Cq " 3 3 0 w o p w 3 3 `.� w o O 1...U w w P. 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Inkind-CASA volunteers'advocacy in mileage:volunteers are expected to drive an average of 16,000 miles in FY20.21.This 16000 HOURS $0.57 $9,120.00 inkind revenue is critical to Activities 1.1.1.-1.3.1. A.SALARY PMC Soeciatiet(70%)-The PMC Specialist supervises CASA volunteers'efforts to reduce criminality for children who are in foster care and are at-risk of aging out of foster care.The Specialist will be responsible for carrying out the activities of the program, specifically ensuring advocates complete minimum service expectations like child contacts,family fording,educational advocacy, 1456 HOURS $21.42 $31,197.52 and independent living support,as documented by case notes they enter and case notes submited by volunteers which they approve. This position participates in Activities 1.1.1.-1.3.1. PMC Supervisor(14%)-The PMC Supervisor supervises the PMC Specialist and ensure all service standards are completed.The Supervisor may complete the service standards in the absence of the Specialist or volunteer on we occasions.14%of the 291 HOURS $29.68 $8,636.88 Supervisor is devoted to supervising the Fort Worth cases on the Specialist's caseload.This position participates in Activities 1.1.1. 1.3.1. B.FRINGE Child Advocacy Specialist(70%)-Fringe Benefit including health insurance and Retirement. This position participates in 70 00% PERCENT $8,114.48 $5,680.14 Activities 1.1.1.-1.3.1. Child Advocacy Specialist(70%)-Fringe Benefit including 21%health insurance,1.45%FICA,and 10%Retirement.This 14 00% PERCENT $9,705.38 $1,359.75 position participates in Activities 1.1.1.-1.3.1. C.TRAVEL Mileage-mileage for staff to attend required trainingo and provide advocacy services in coordination with or as an alternate to the volunteer.CCPD will cover an estimate of 2000 miles x.57 cents=$1,136.71 in Mileage expenses.Mileage is important to 2000 MILES $0.57 $1,136.71 Activities 1.1.1.-1.3.1. Volunteer mileage-donated volunteer miles required for Activities 1.1.1.-1.3.1.This is cost estimate and is covered in-kind by 16000 MILES $0.57 $9,120.00 the volunteers.No CCPD funds are used for this expuse. D.EQUIPMENT E.SUPPLIES Educational Supplies-Educational supplies include school supplies,books,curriculums,or remedial programs and resources EDUCATIONAL necessary to navigate schooling.Supplies are needed to support children's educational and literacy goals as they relate to Activities 1 SUPPLIES $1,000.00 $1,000.00 1.1.1.Estimated cost is approximately$40/child x 25 children=$1000. Independent Livina Preparation Supplies-supplies needed to support children's preparation for successful independent living INDEPENDENT LIVING (i.e.driver's ed and license cost,fees for college or career placement testing,a bed for their first apartment,etc.)as they relate to 1 &PREPARATION $500.00 $500.00 Activity 1.3.1.Estimated cost is$20/child x 25=$500. SUPPLIES Permanency Supplies-Funds are available to help families purchase supplies needed to begin caring for children,including bunk beds,suitcases,car-seats,or clothing.Supplies are needed to support the feasibility for family members or other adults to care for PERMANENCY 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 children in a permanent home and prevent children from aging out of foster care as it realtes to Activity 1.2.1.Estimated cost is SUPPLIES approximately$40/child x 25 children=$1000. F.CONSULTING/CONTRACTING Services of CASA volunteers-cost of the volunteer hours donated every month.Covers the services of the volunteer advocates to support finding permanency and preparation or independent living for children at-risk of aging out of foster care in Activities 1.1.1.- 1.3.1.Volunteers visit the children on their caseload every month and provide family finding and supportive services to prepare them 1920 HOURS $25.43 $48,825.60 for aging out of foster care.This is a cost estimate and is covered in-kind by the volunteers.No CCPD Funds are used for this expense. G.SUB-GRANTS K OCCUPANCY INDIRECT FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 30 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit B F_ORT WORTH Exhibit C Request for Reimbursement(RFR) tuna MNIR01 FY2021 I I t'KFN FN IIUN DISIRK t Submit To: By Email: Submitting Agency: CASA of Tarrant County cpd_grants@fortworthtexas.gov Contact Name: Catelyn Devlin Mail: Phone Number: (817)877-5891 Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Email: catelyn.devlin(d�casatc.org Attn:Grants Manager 101 Summit Ave.Suite 505,Fort Worth TX, Financial Management Division Remit Address: 76102 505 West Felix St. invoice Number: Fort Worth,TX 76115 Month of Request: DIRECT COSTS(90%Minimum) A B C D E Total of Previous This s (B+C (A-D) Budget Category ry Budget Amount Reimbursements Request Total Requested Remaining B alance Requested To-Date Available A Personnel $ 39,824.40 $ $ 39,824.40 B Fringe Benefits $ 7,038.89 $ $ 7,038.89 C Travel&Training $ 1,136.71 $ $ 1,136.71 D Equipment $ - $ - E Supplies $ 2,500.00 $ $ 2,500.00 F Contracts/Consultants $ $ G Sub-Awards $ $ H Occupancy $ $ - Total Direct Costs $ 50 500.00 $ $ $ $ 50 500.00 INDIRECT COSTS(10%Maximum) A B C D E Total of Previous (B+C) (A-D) This Month's Budget Category Budget Amount Reimbursements Request Total Requested Remaining Balance Requested To-Date Available Total InDirect Costs $ $ $ Supporting documents required with monthly requests. Summary: See Requestfor Reimbwsement Imtructions forreference Total Budget: $ 50,500.00 Previous Requests: $ This Request: $ Total Requested To-Date $ Remaining Funds $ 50,500.00 I have reviewed this request and certify that these listed expenses and support documentation are accurate. Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date Fiscal Agent Use Only Purchase Order# Fund Dept M Account RFR Approved For Payment Grant Staff Signature Date Finance Received Stamp Placed Below FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 31 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit C M O W ti W N "~ M M c� U � F F a. 0 ti o w° Ua w � � ~ y �bQ Y � [V •�I o � p a cd PQ b p" � Q � y °ti � U p + O � m O U U Fr 0 a U CA a� o •C u U U o C Z 'm o a��i Cd to a�i i U ti O bOA O0 O O .�. U •.�. ', y yO c� cd" U w cd cd � +� o`\� MGO W U U y' o 0 o p cd v y � �o o o o - � O y U cd cd ci V 0 ee 0 ri U ri . �ri ou "o ° t� 2 � w ca w cd 40 \ o F c @ � — / 2 8 a � / / 2 2 � t 0 2 / o g § QE k § 2 ( k / 2 s § � •- U © a § $ / wl k ) / « 2 � § bi « ' 9 � Cdk t � # a ¢ as § ° k k `b 4-4 / \ > � ± ? 3 ƒ .S .S k j o � `Q Q 2 ° b 2 ■ G u ® a / & \ 2 / © d 0 + o d b 2 K t/ � § / t c * $ ] ( ) ) § 27 § § \ k � � _§ 2 — �� § 5 »u ° 1.0 ° 2 / to � § § % \ k f \ 2 § ~ . A 2 ■ o § ■ • e a o ¥ � � / � ( » & » ? § k A o U ■ © § Q % u o •& 3 — y k ) k ± a O t 5 2 U O § a & ¢ * K 2 0 ° � § 2k Exhibit E Crime Control and Prevention District Community Based Programs Quarterly Outcomes Report Date: Agency Name: CASA of Tarrant County Program/Project Title: Preventing At-Risk Fort Worth Youth from Aging Out of Foster Care Fiscal Period: Reporting Period: Contact Name: Catelyn Devlin Email: catelyn.devlin@casatc.org 1. Report outcome measure data and respond to the questions below to provide more detailed commentary on the implementation of the project.Complete the following questions in a brief 2-3 page narrative format. Outcome Description This Cumulative Goal Measure# Quarter 70% of children who leave foster care will find a 1.1 permanent home (i.e. reunified with parents,placed 70% with relatives, or adopted) as demonstrated by signed court orders. 100%of youth who age out of foster care in the grant year are equipped for successful transition into life after 2.1 foster care by completing 50%of the Texas Foster Youth 100% Justice Project:A Guide for Those `Aging Out"of Foster Care in Texas as demonstrated by scanned copies of the guide in youth case files. 2. Describe major accomplishments achieved in implementing the project.Highlight specific aspects of the project contributing to its success. 3. Describe any challenges(i.e.frustrations,barriers,disappointments)in implementing the project and how they were addressed or resolved. 4. What has the project revealed about the organization's capacity to address the identified CCPD goals outlined in the contract? Certification: I have reviewed the above financial and program requirements. I verify that the enclosed report materials accurately reflect the status of the aforementioned program/project. Name: Date: Title: FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 34 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit E Exhibit F: Crime Control and Prevention District Community Based Programs REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION Fiscal Year 2021 Date Submitting Agency CASA of Tarrant County Contact Name Catelyn Devlin Phone Number and Email 817-877-5891 Remit Address 101 Summit Ave., Suite 505,Fort Worth,TX 76102 DIRECT COSTS 90% minimum Budget Category Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel and Training D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Sub-Awards H. Occupancy Total Direct Costs INDIRECT COSTS 10% maximum Approved Budget Change Requested Revised Budget Modification Narrative (describe in detail what change is for) I have reviewed this request and certify that the listed modifications are correct. Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date FWPD STAFF USE ONLY ❑ Modification Approved ❑ Modification NOT Approved FWPD Staff Signature Date FY2021 Community Based Programs Agreement Page 35 of 36 Between CFW&CASA of Tarrant County Exhibit F ° z a � M `o CA p � � O O O � •� b P6, F 'p :3 F u A. C b O .. cd W p y i••i W W •.. H � o F� �. W PC z p 40. 1*4 v z U ' U 03 0