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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2F546B53- F2D1- 407D- A1C7- 26EB823DOFFD <br />health, system of care, and are certified in evidence -based curriculums. All staff are <br />provided both internal and external training opportunities to increase their capacity to <br />effectively serve the client populations. Volunteers, or paraprofessionals can be used <br />under the supervision of the Parent Aide Supervisor. Volunteer Parent Aides receive the <br />same internal 12 hour training on Child Abuse and Neglect/ Parent Aide services that <br />professional staff is given. Volunteers are also interviewed and reference /background <br />checked to ensure safety of working with children. The current Program Supervisor, acts <br />as the agency's Executive Director and has a Master's degree with 12 years of executive <br />level management and administration experience, 13 years of programmatic administration <br />and implementation, and over 17 years of clinical and service -delivery experience. <br />h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br />implementation timeline. <br />Implementation of programming will begin immediately as Parent Aide services already <br />exist on a smaller scale in the county due to current funding levels. Home visits for <br />programming occur weekly and last anywhere from 144 hours depending upon the risk <br />level in the home. Services last from 6 to 18 months, with an average of 10 months. <br />i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br />program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br />Child abuse costs the nation $220 million every day (Prevent Child Abuse, Cost Data, <br />2012). Many societal problems have their roots in childhood trauma. Costs are hidden in <br />the social service systems, healthcare costs, and poverty initiatives. This Parent Aide <br />flexible approach allows families from different starting points to get their specific needs <br />addressed affordably preventing duplication of funds being spent on one family in multiple <br />systems. Children that grow up safe, nurtured, and with sufficient basic needs met will turn <br />into successful productive citizens that contribute to society and the economy. The Parent <br />Aide program is a very cost effective ($2700) competitive service for preventing child <br />abuse and neglect. Most other interventions are short in duration (4 -8 weeks) and cost <br />anywhere from $6,000-12,000 per family. <br />J) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced <br />allocation is recommended. <br />If the full funding request was not allocated to the agency, the agency would reduce the <br />number of clients served and apply for matching funds. <br />k) What percentage of your target population is low- moderate income? <br />Although services are open to everyone, and abuse /neglect is not just a lower socio- <br />economic issue, referrals to our services tend to come in sources in such a way that 68% <br />of families come from low - moderate income levels. <br />l) What efforts do you make to seek feedback about your program from your target population <br />(e.g. survey, evaluations, etc. ?) <br />The agency has a Quality Improvement process that uses informal (feedback) and formal <br />(satisfaction surveys) means to collect, analyze, and use data to inform program changes. <br />This process occurs continually throughout the year. Client representation on agency <br />committees are also a part of this process. <br />m) Include any ether pertinent information. <br />PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/2212018 12.44:36 PM Page 16 of 27 <br />