2017-473-E DSS - The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in NC - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:87560079-2786-4376-A189-DC48D9482BE7 EXHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION solicited by general agency marketing efforts (social media, website, etc.). Beneficiaries are identified when the referral is received and the family agrees to services. Qualification for services (identified beneficiaries)will be determined by families that meet at least 3 risk factors on the risk scale. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) The staff that will implement the program includes bachelor level professionals with experience in social work, counseling, or human services. Current staff have extensive W' training in child abuse and neglect, trauma, protective factors, substance abuse, mental health, system of care, and are certified in evidence-based curriculums. All staff are provided both internal and external training opportunities to increase their capacity to effectively serve the client populations. Volunteers, or paraprofessionals can be used under the supervision of the Parent Aide Supervisor. Volunteer Parent Aides receive the same internal 12 hour training on Child Abuse and Neglect/ Parent Aide services that professional staff are given. Volunteers are also interviewed and reference/background checked to ensure safety of working with children. The current Program Supervisor, acts as the agency's Director and has a Master's degree with '111 years of executive level management and administration experience, 12 years of programmatic administration and implementation, and over 16 years of clinical and service delivery experience. 141 h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. Implementation of programming will begin immediately as Parent Aide services already , exist on a smaller scale in the county due to current funding levels. Home visits for programming occur weekly and last anywhere from 1-4 hours depending upon the risk level in the home. i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) Child abuse costs the nation $220 million every day(Prevent Child Abuse, Cost Data, 2012). Costs are hidden in the social service systems, healthcare costs, and poverty initiatives. Flexible programming that focuses on parenting while addressing the risk factors will help to reduce both direct costs of trauma and indirect costs hidden in other systems. This Parent Aide flexible approach allows families from different starting points to get their specific needs addressed affordably preventing duplication of funds being spent on one family in multiple systems. Children that grow up safe, nurtured, and with sufficient basic needs met will turn into successful productive citizens that contribute to society and the economy. The Parent Aide program is a very cost effective ($2700) competitive service for preventing child abuse and neglect. Most other interventions are short in duration (4-8 weeks) and cost anywhere from $6,000-12,000 per family. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. If the full funding request was not allocated to the agency, the agency would reduce the number of clients served, apply for matching funds, and reduce the number of hours of the position. k) Include any other pertinent information. PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/27/2017 1:48:20 PM Page 9 of 12