FY 2021 CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT – INTENDED USE PLAN …

FY 2021 CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT – INTENDED USE PLAN

& PRE-EXPENDITURE REPORT

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

ROBERT H. HUNTER

SECRETARY

October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021

RALPH DLG TORRES

GOVERNOR

***PAGEINTENTIONALLYLEFTBLANK***

QUESTIONSREGARDINGTHIS

CONSOLIDATEDBLOCKGRANTFY2021INTENDEDUSEPLAN

SHOULDBEDIRECTEDTOANYOFTHEFOLLOWING:

ROBERTH.HUNTER

SECRETARY,DEPT.OFCOMMUNITY&CULTURALAFFAIRS

(670)664-2584/2588

VIVIANT.SABLAN

ADMINISTRATOR,DIVISIONOFYOUTHSERVICES

(670)237-1022orviaemail:[email protected]

NINAS.NEKAIFES

FEDERALPROGRAMCOORDINATOR,DIVISIONOFYOUTHSERVICES

(670)237-1032orviaemail:[email protected]

DIVISIONOFYOUTHSERVICES

Dept.ofCommunity&CulturalAffairs

P.O.Box501000CK

Saipan,MP96950

(670)237-1000

www.dys.gov.mp

Table of Contents

I. FEDERALYEARCOVEREDBYTHEPRE-EXPENDITURE&INTENDEDUSEPLAN

II. LETTEROFTRANSMITALL(Pending)III. PUBLICINSPECTIONOFPRE-EXPENDITURE ........................................................................ 5

A. Public Hearings and Presentations ........................................................................................... 5

B. Website Postings ..................................................................................................................... 5

C. Mass Distribution ..................................................................................................................... 5

IV. NARRATIVE ................................................................................................................................ 6

A. ADMINISTRATIVEOPERATION ................................................................................................. 6

1. StateAdministrativeAgency .................................................................................................. 6

2. StateOffices/Departments ..................................................................................................... 6

B. FISCALOPERATION ................................................................................................................... 6

1.CriteriaforDistribution ............................................................................................................ 7

2.PlanningProcessforUseandDistributionFunds .................................................................... 7

3. FinancialOperationsSystem .................................................................................................. 8

C. PROGRAMOPERATIONS ........................................................................................................ 8

1. SSBGStatutoryGoalstheStatePlanstoAchieve ................................................................... 8

a OFFICEOFTHEADMINISTRATOR ......................................................................................... 9

b. CHILDPROTECTIVESERVICES(CPS) .................................................................................. 12

c. JUVENILEPROBATIONUNIT(JPU) ...................................................................................... 15

d. EMERGENCYSHELTERPROGRAM ...................................................................................... 17

e. FAMILY&YOUTHENHANCEMENTPROGRAM(F&YEP) .................................................... 19

2. Characteristics of Individuals to be served: ................................................................................ 23

3. Types of Activities to be Supported ............................................................................................ 23

V. Pre-ExpenditureReporting:SSBGDATAPORTAL ..................................................................... 38

VI. Appendices ............................................................................................................................... 38

III. PUBLICINSPECTIONOFPRE-EXPENDITUREPLAN:

A. Public Hearings and Presentations

ISLAND DATE TIME VENUE

Saipan July 20, 2020 5:30pm Kagman Community Center

Rota July 22, 2020 2:30pm Rota Mayor’s Office

Tinian July 27, 2020 5:00pm TBA

B. Website Postings

A. Governor’sWebsite:www.gov.mp

• PressSecretary:KevinBautista

B. DYSWebsite:www.dys.gov.mp

C. Mass Distribution

1. Email–DYSPersonnel

2. Email–DCCADivisions

3. Email–DYSCommunityPartners(Saipan,Tinian,Rota)

4. 21stCNMILegislatureandSenateMembers

5. SaipanMayor’sOffice

6. RotaMayor’sOffice

7. TinianMayor’sOffice

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IV. NARRATIVE

A. ADMINISTRATIVEOPERATION1. StateAdministrativeAgency

DivisionofYouthServices(DYS)undertheauspicesoftheDepartmentofCommunityand

CulturalAffairs(DCCA)isthemandatedstateagencytoprovidesocialserviceprogramsfor

children,youthandfamiliesthroughouttheCommonwealthoftheNorthernMarianaIslands

(CNMI).EstablishedbyCNMIP.L.2-19and8CMC,Div.1Article2“FamilyProtectionAct,”

DYShasnumerousresponsibilitiestoincludeinterventionsonreportsofallformsofchild

abuse and neglect, domestic violence where children are involved, truancy,

runaway/homelessyouth,juveniledelinquencyandproviderehabilitativeservicestoyouth

remandedforsecuredcare.

Thisproposalissubmittedpursuantto45CFR97,undertheauthorityoftheSocialServices

Block Grant – Title XX, as amended and is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1397 et seq. The

implementingregulationsforSSBGareauthorizedbyOmnibusBudgetReconciliationActof

1981andarepublishedat45CFRPart96.RequirementsspecifictoSSBGarefoundin45

CFR§96.70through§96.74.

Vision:AllfamiliesintheCNMIwillbeself-sufficient,self-reliantandeconomically,

sociallyandculturallyindependent.

Mission:Strengtheningfamiliestopromotethewell-beingofyouth,familiesand

communitiesasawhole.

2. StateOffices/Departments

• OfficeoftheAdministrator

• ChildProtectiveServices

• EmergencyShelterProgram

• JuvenileProbationUnit

• Family&YouthEnhancementProgram

o YouthServices

o ParentEducationServices

o CommunityServices

B. FISCALOPERATION

1.CriteriaforDistribution

DCCA-DYSallocatestoeachprogramand/oractivitiesastheunitjustifiestheneed.The

AdministratorandtheSupervisorswillreviewandaddresscriticalprogramareasusing

theapprovedActionPlanasaguide.

2.PlanningProcessforUseandDistributionFunds

ThefollowingU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS)grantawardsare

herebysubmittedforconsolidation:

BASETITLEXXFUNDS-INTENDEDDISTRIBUTIONSUMMARY

GRANTTITLE C.F.D.ANumberGRANTAMOUNT

ChildAbusePrevention&

TreatmentAct(CAPTA)93.669 $68,735.00

ChildWelfareServices 93.645 $150,461.00

Children’sJusticeAct 93.643 $53,271.00

CommunityServicesBlockGrant

(CSBG)93.569 $575,176.00

PromotingSafe&StableFamilies 93.556 $158,040.00

PromotingSafe&StableFamilies–

Caseworker93.556 $5,720.00

Community-BasedChildAbuse

Prevention93.590 $53,271.00

SocialServicesBlockGrant–Title

XX93.667 $54,985.43

FamilyViolencePrevention&

ServicesAct(FVPSA)93.671 $132,738.00

TOTAL $1,252,397.43

3. FinancialOperationsSystem

TheCNMIDYSutilizesthemethodofRandomMomentinTime(RMT)tocalculatecosts

TheFederalPovertyGuideline(appendix12)mustbeusedastheprimarycriterionin

determiningincomeeligibility.InordertoreceiveassistanceunderanyCBGproject

involvingdirectservices,anapplicant'stotalhouseholdincomemustnotexceed125%of

thepovertylevel.HouseholdisdefinedbytheBureauofCensusasconsistingofallpersons

whooccupyahousingunit(i.e.,houseorapartment),whethertheyarerelatedtoeach

otherornot.Totalhouseholdincomeisbasedonincomeatthetimeofapplication.

Totalhouseholdmonthlyorannualizedgrossincomeshouldbeusedtodetermine

eligibility.Themonthlyincomeshouldbecalculatedforthethirty(30)dayperiod

precedingandincludingthedateofapplicationtwo(2)mostrecentpaycheckstubs.

C. PROGRAMOPERATIONS1. SSBGStatutoryGoalstheStatePlanstoAchieve

TitleXXSocialServicesBlockGrantGoalsandProgramso Achieveormaintaineconomicself-supporttoprevent,reduce,oreliminate

dependency.

o Achieveormaintainself-sufficiency,includingreductionorpreventionof

dependency.

o Preventorremedyneglect,abuseorexploitationofchildrenandadults

unabletoprotecttheirowninterestsorpreserve,rehabilitateorreunite

families.

o Preventorreduceinappropriateinstitutionalcarebyprovidingcommunity-

basedcare,home-basedcare,orotherformsoflessintensivecare;and

o Securereferraloradmissionforinstitutionalcarewhenotherformsofcare

arenotappropriate,orprovidingservicestoindividualsininstructions.

Achievementsofthesegoalsissoughtthroughseveralprogramcoordinated

bytheCNMIDCCADivisionofYouthServices.Belowoutlinestheprograms

andservicesunderwhichtheyareadministered:

a OFFICEOFTHEADMINISTRATOR

TheOfficeoftheAdministratorprovidessupportservicesforDYSSaipan,TinianandRota

toinclude:procurementofequipmentandsuppliesneededtomeetdailyoperational

needs;humanresource;accounting;grantapplicationsandcompliance;program

developmentandevaluationsthroughdatamanagement;supportivetrainingsandpublic

relations.

Goal1:TOINCREASEORGANIZATIONALCAPACITY

OBJECTIVE1.1:Toupdatewrittenproceduresandforms

ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME

1.1.1:Conductworksessionson

theStandardOperating

Procedureswithunits&

programstomakecorrective

changesandimprovements

September30,

2021

ü BestPractices

ü (2)SOPworksessions

completed

ü FinalizedSOP

1.1.2:Periodicreviewsand

maintenanceofunits/programs’

forms

September30,

2021

ü Standardizedformsto

conformwithdataand

SOPrequirements

1.1.3:SubmissionoffinalSOP

andformstotheAttorney

General’sOfficeforlegal

sufficiency

September30,

2021

ü SOPapprovedasto

legalsufficiency

OBJECTIVE1.2:Toincreaseresourcesforprogramsandservicedelivery


1.2.1:Complywithcurrentgrant

requirements

September30,

2021

ü Unit/Program

monthlyreports

ü QuarterlyData

ü QuarterlyGrant

Reports

ü DYSAnnualReports

ü DYSAnnualInventory

ü FundingLiquidation

anddocumentations

ü FYPre&Post

ExpenditureReports

ü FYIntendedUsePlan

1.2.2:Applyforadditional

fundingsources

September30,

2021

ü (2)newfunding

Awards

OBJECTIVE1.3:Tomeetdailyoperationalneeds


1.3.1:Procureandmaintain

adequateofficestationaryfor

dailyoperationaluse

September30,

2021

ü Programs&service

needsmet

1.3.2:Arrangeandprocess

authorizations,contracts,

requestsandroutingofrequired

documentsthatentailsprograms

andservicedelivery.

ü Programs&Service

provisionsmet

1.3.3:Maintainaccounting

systemtoperformsettingupof

accountledgers/journalsand

relatedtransactions.

ü Financial

ManagementSystem

inplace

ü Grantrequirements

met.

1.3.4:AddressHumanResource

functionstoincludestaffing,

development,compensation,

healthandsafety,employeeand

laborrelations.

September30,

2021

ü HumanResource

needsaremet

OBJECTIVE1.4:Tocomplywithhealthandsafetyrequirements


1.4.1Toprocessandobtain

requiredrenewalsof

certifications,licensingandsafety

plansforDYSfacilitiesand

personnel.

September30,2021 Health&Safetyprovisions

met;

ü FoodHandlers

Permits

ü ChildCareLicensing

ü FosterHomes

Licensing

ü Certificateof

Occupancy

ü FireSafetyPlans

ü BuildingSafety

Code

ü FirstAid/CPR

OBJECTIVE1.5:Toevaluateprogramsthroughperformancemeasurement


1.5.1:Conductcommunityneeds

assessment

September30,2021 ü (2)CNAcompleted

1.5.2:Administerprogram

evaluationsurveys

September30,2021 ü (2)Evaluations

completed

1.5.3:Evaluateunits/programs

usingdesiredoutcomeson

FY2021ActionPlans

September30,2021 ü Quarterly

Evaluations

ü ProgramReports

andData

OBJECTIVE1.6:Tostrengthencommunityawarenessandpartnerships


1.6.1:Produceacollaborative

partnershipswithnewand

currentstakeholders

September30,2021 ü Increasedclientele

services

ü Leveragingof

resources

1.6.2:SecureMemorandumof

Understandingswithpartnersto

identifyspecificservicedelivery

September30,2021 ü Supported

programsgoals

ü Leveragingof

resources

1.6.3:Coordinatemedia

productions,websites,etc.

September30,2021 ü Increasedpublic

awareness

ü Increasedaccessto

programsand

services

OBJECTIVE1.7:Tostrengthendisasterpreparednessandresponse.


1.7.1Incorporatedisaster

preparednessandresponsein

eachunit/programSOP

September30,

2021

ü Disasterpreparednessprocedureinplace

1.7.2Assistwithcoordinationwith

ESF-6MassShelterresponsibilities

September30,

2021

ü PreandPostdisasterassessmentscompleted

ü MassShelterpersonnelneedsmet

ü MassShelterdisastercase

managementneedsaddressed

Goal2:TOINCREASEPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIES

OBJECTIVE2.1:Tocoordinatetrainings


2.1.1:ConductStandard

OperatingProcedureTrainingfor

unitsandprograms

September30,

2021

ü Staffare

knowledgeableon

established

protocols

• (2)SOP

trainingsper

unitsand

programs

2.1.2:Tocoordinateandregister

programstafftoavailofrelated

trainingsandwebinarswhich

aimstopreventchildabuseand

neglect,juveniledelinquency,

healthandsafety,andsupport

servicesforyouthandfamilies

September30,

2021

ü Increased

competencyof

employees

ü Training

materialized

• (4)Inter-units

• (10)Webinars

• (2)Off-island

trainings

b. CHILDPROTECTIVESERVICES(CPS)

TheChildProtectiveServices(CPS)islegallymandatedtoprotectthechildrenwhohave

beenabusedorneglected,orwhoareatriskofabuseand/orneglect.Italsocoordinates

andprovidesfamilyservicestoreduceoralleviatetheriskofabuseormaltreatment

throughthefollowing:

o 24/7responsetochildabuseandneglectreports(crisisintervention),casemanage

families,provideforclientassessmentandmonitoring,prepareforandattendcourt

hearings,coordinatefamilyservices,producemultipleclientreportsandprovidefor

prevention/outreachtoincludepresentationstogeneralpopulationonchildabuse

andneglectandmandatedreportingrequirementspresentationsformandated

reporters.

o CPSalsocoordinatestheFosterCareProgram,whichisalong-termplacementina

non-relativesettingforchildrenwhowillremainunderDYSCustodyforalonger

periodoftime.ThismayincludeKinshipPlacement(familial)placementunder

approvedconditions.ThecurrentFosterCare/Kinshipstipendisat$400perchild

permonth.

Goal1:INCREASEPROGRAMCAPACITYOBJECTIVE1.1.:Tokeepstaffinformedandupdatedonestablishedprotocols.


1.1.1:ConductStandardOperating

ProceduresTrainingonCPS

September30,

2021

CPSstaffare

knowledgeableofCPS

mandatesandrelatedlaws

ü (2)SOPTrainingare

completed

1.1.2.:Conductregularreviewand

updatesofCPSforms

September30,

2021

Standardizedformsto

conformwithdataandSOP

requirements

OBJECTIVE1.2:TodevelopaunifiedapproachonCaseManagementprocess


1.2.1:Conductcasefilereviewsto

ensuresystematicapproachand

bestpracticesareinplace.(Saipan,

Tinian,Rota)

Monthly ü Clientsafetyand

needsaremet.

ü Familyreunification

occurs

ü Casesareclosedon

atimelyfashion.

ü Dataisaccounted

for

1.2.2:Conductcollaborativeinter

unitsandagencymeetingsto

addressclientservicesandto

leverageresources

Quarterly ü (4)Inter-unit

meetings

ü (4)Inter-agency

meetings

1.2.3:Conductreviewsof

legislationandrelatedlaws

affectingchildrenandfamilies

Periodic CPSstaffableand

confidenttoadvocatefor

childandfamily.

OBJECTIVE1.3.:Toincreaseprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities


1.3.1:Attendspecifictrainingson

ChildAbuse&Neglect,FosterCare

andrelatedwebinarsfor

professionalenrichment.

January2021–

September2021

Staffareuptodatewith

currentchangesand

practices

ü (2)Caseworker

(SocialWorker)

trainingcompleted

ü (1)FosterCare

trainingcompleted

ü (2)CPSwebinar

completed

OBJECTIVE1.4.:Toincreasecommunity/publicawarenessonChildAbusePreventionACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME

1.4.1.:CollaboratewithpartnersandorganizeannualeventsonChildAbuse&Neglectawarenessandpreventionactivities

April2021anduponrequest

Successfulcompletiononthefollowing;

ü (12)Mandated

ReportersTraining

ü (12)School

presentations

ü (5)Outreach

activities

1.4.2.:Tohaveinformationalbrochuresorsocialmediaplatformsreadilyavailabletovictimsandfamilies

December2020 Clientsor/andfamilyarebetterabletocopewithcircumstancesaffectingtheirsituation.

GOAL2:TOPROVIDEDIRECTANDSUPPORTSERVICESTOCHILDABUSEVICTIMSAND

THEIRFAMILIES

OBJECTIVE2.1.:Toinvestigateandperformthoroughsafetyassessmentsonreported

cases


2.1.1.:TofacilitateaCase

Managementprocesstoensure

childsafetyplanisinplace

24/7 Childandfamilyservices

aremet.

2.1.2.:Toensurecollaborative

inter-unitandagencyreferralsare

inplace

FamilyService

Planprovision

Directandsupport

servicesaremet

2.1.3:Tocoordinatecourtordered

casesandprovidechildsafety

monitoring,supervisedvisitations

Courtordered Courtcompliant

2.1.4.:Tosetupandhave

accessibilitytoChildAbuse

Registry

September30,

2021

ü Child&family

protection

ü Accountfor

offenders

OBJECTIVE2.2:TocoordinatesafeplacementforchildrenunderDYScustody.


2.2.1:Transitionchildrenfora

temporaryandshortterminthe

EmergencyShelter.

24/7 Safetyconcernsaddressed

andfamilyreunification

occurrence

2.2.2:Transitionchildrenforlong-

termstablehomeenvironment

throughfoster/kinshipplacement.

FamilyService

Planprovision

Safetyconcernsaddressed

andfamilyreunification

occurrence.

OBJECTIVE2.3:Tofacilitatecasemanagementservices.


2.3.1:Conductforensicinterview Asneeded Evidenceandstatements

aregathered.

2.3.2:Prepareandattendcourt

hearingstoreportoncaseprogress

Asscheduled Advocateforchildand

family’sbestinterest

2.3.3:Engagechild/familyand

formulateserviceplan

Asneeded Servicesaremet

2.3.4:Coordinateacollaborative

inter-unitandagencyreferrals

ServicePlan

provision

Directandsupport

servicesaremet.

2.3.5:Developachildand

parent(s)reunificationplan

ServicePlan

provision

Fosterachildadjustment

andimprovedparent

functioningandroles.

c. JUVENILEPROBATIONUNIT(JPU)

JPUmonitorscourtorderedconditionsofjuvenilesplacedunderprobation.Italso

providesforcasemanagementservicesaspartoftheyouthrehabilitativeprogramsto

preventfurtherdelinquentorcriminalactivities.

Servicesinclude,butnotlimitedtoprovidingforsupervisionofcourtorderedconditions

forjuveniles,casemanagingjuveniles,coordinatingclientassessmentsandmonitoring,

preparingforandattendingcourthearings,producingmultipleclientreportsand

providingforservicelinkagesforjuvenilesdetainedattheDepartmentofCorrections.

Goal1:TOINCREASEPROGRAMCAPACITY

OBJECTIVE1.1:Toupdatewrittenproceduresandforms



ProcedurestrainingonJuvenile

Probation.

September30,

2021

ü BestPractices

ü (2)SOPtrainings

completed

1.1.2:Reviewandupdateforms

utilizedfromintaketoclosure

September30,

2021

Standardizedformsto

conformtodataandSOP

requirements.

OBJECTIVE1.2:Todevelopaunifiedapproachincasemanagement


1.2.1:ConductcasefilereviewonallJPUcasestoensureasystematicapproachandbestpracticeareinplace.(Saipan,Tinian,Rota)

Monthly ü (12)Casereviewscompleted

ü CaseClosuresü PeerReview

1.2.2:Conductcollaborativeinter-unitsandagenciestoaddressclientservicesandleverageresources

Quarterly(December2020,March,June,&Sept.2021)

ü (4)Inter-unitsmeetingscompleted

ü (4)Agencymeetingscompleted

OBJECTIVE1.3:Tocoordinateprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities


1.3.1Attendprobationand

communitycorrectionstrainings

September30,2021

ü (2)Probation&Correctionstrainingcompleted

1.3.3Coordinateavailableon-line

trainings/webinars

September30,2021

ü (2)Webinarscompleted



1.4.1:Toplanandorganizeannualjuvenileprobationevents

September30,2021

Increasepublicawareness/educationofJuvenileProbationprocess

ü (4)Schoolpresentations

ü (4)Communityoutreach.

1.4.2:Tohaveinformationalbrochuresorresourcesthroughsocialmediaplatformsavailableforyouthandfamilies

September30,2021

Resourcesaccessibletoourtargetpopulations

Goal2:TOPROVIDEDIRECTANDSUPPORTSERVICESTOJUVENILEPROBATIONERSANDTHEIRFAMILIES

OBJECTIVE2.1:Respondtojuveniledelinquencyreports


2.1.1Conductcrisisintervention 24/7,asreported ü JuvenileandFamilySafetyAddressed

2.1.2Performriskassessments Casebycasebasis ü Assessmentproducedtoguideserviceplan

OBJECTIVE2.2:Tocoordinatejuvenileprobationcasemanagementservices

2.2.1Attendcourtproceedings Probationperiod ü Ongoingmonitoringofcourtconditions

2.2.2Formulateandimplement

probationplans

Probationperiod ü Juvenileandfamilyservicesmet

2.2.3Coordinateservicesfor

juvenilesdetained

Detentionperiod ü Juvenileeducationalandrehabilitativeservicesmet

2.3.4Coordinateinterunit

referrals

Asdeterminedby

serviceplan

ü Directandsupportservicesmet

2.3.5Coordinateinteragency

referrals

Asdeterminedby

serviceplan

ü Supportservicesmet

2.3.6Coordinatecommunitywork

service

Asdeterminedby

probation

conditions

ü JuvenileProbationconditionssatisfied

2.3.7Curfewmonitoring ProbationPeriod ü JuvenileProbationconditionssatisfied

2.3.8Coordinateserviceswith

StudentAttendanceReview

Committee

ü Weeklyinterventions

ü Monthlymeetings

ü 10%decreasein#oftruancyreportedcases

d. EMERGENCYSHELTERPROGRAM

TheEmergencyShelterisa24/7operatingfacilitythatprovidesphysicalcareandcustodyofchildrenandyouthreferredforreasonsofabuseandneglectatthehandsoftheirparentsorcaretakers.Theirprimarydutiesandresponsibilitiesincludeprovidingdirectcareandsupervisiontovictimsofabuseandneglect,assistinginshelteroperations,providingdevelopmentallyage-appropriateactivitiesforchildrenandyouthattheshelter,andprovidingtransportationservicesforclients.Goal1:TOINCREASEPROGRAMCAPACITY



ProceduresforShelterstaff

September30,

2020

Shelterstaffare

knowledgeableonshelter

policiesandbest

practices.

(2)SOPTrainings

completed

1.1.2.Regularreviewsandupdates

ofshelterforms

September30,

2021

Standardizedformsto

conformtodataandSOP

requirements.

OBJECTIVE1.2:Toaddresshealthandsafetyrequirements


1.2.1:Toprocessandobtain

requiredrenewalsofcertifications,

licensingandsafetyplansforthe

EmergencyShelterfacility.

October–December

2020

Healthandsafety

requirementsaremet.

OBJECTIVE:1.3:Tocoordinateprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities


1.3.1:Toregisterprogramstaffto

availofrelatedtrainingsand

webinarswhichaimstoprevent

childabuseandneglect,healthand

safety,andsupportservicesfor

youthandfamilies

Quarterly–upon

availability

Increasedstaffcompetency

andskills

ü (2)ChildAbuse&

NeglectTrainings

ü (2)Health&

Nutrition

ü ParentEducation

Trainings

ü NationalIncident

Mgt.System(NIMS)

ü FirstAid/CPRre-

certification



1.4.1:Coordinateandassistwith

DYSannualeventsandsupport

partnershipsthroughcommunity

events.

February2021

April2021

June2021

Asscheduled

Increasedpublicawareness

onservicesandsupport

programs

ü (4)DYSoutreach

eventscompleted.

GOAL2:TOPROVIDEDIRECTANDSUPPORTSERVICESTOVICTIMSOFCHILDABUSE

ANDNEGLECT.

OBJECTIVE2.1:Tocoordinate,planandimplementdailyactivitiesforshelterclients


2.1.1:Processintakeandreleaseof

clientsthataretransitioninginand

outoftheshelterfacility.

24/7 Accountabilityandsafety

2.1.2:Planandpreparedailymeals

andhealthysnacksforclients.Daily

Recommendedportion

servedpermeal.

2.13:Ensurepropermaintenance

ofpersonalcare,hygieneand

groomingofclients

DailyClient’shealthandwell-

nessaremet

2.1.4:Ensureclientswithhealth

conditionsreceivedprescribed

medicationsproperly.

AsneededClient’shealthandwell-

nessaremet.

2.1.5:Provideschool-agedclients

witheducationalneedsincluding

studytime,tutorialsand

recreationaltime.

Daily

Client’seducationand

developmentalneedsare

met.

2.1.6:Planandcoordinate

appointmentsandtransportation

ofclients.

DailyClientsscheduled

appointmentsaremet.

e. FAMILY&YOUTHENHANCEMENTPROGRAM(F&YEP)

TheFamily&YouthEnhancementProgram’sgoalistoprovidepreventativeand

supportiveactivitiesthatwouldassistyouthsandfamiliesindevelopingsustainablebasic

skills.Thus,eliminateat-riskbehaviorsandprovideopportunitiesformorepositive

lifestyle,enhancingtheircapacitytomakehealthierlifechoicesandachieveself-

sufficiency.

o YouthServices:Providesevidence-basedprogramstoassistyouthsto

acquirelifeskillsforpositivedevelopment/behaviorchangenecessaryto

successfullymanagetheiradolescentyears.Theprogramdelivers

interventionandpreventionservicesaddressingpositiveyouthdevelopment

opportunitiessuchascounselingservicesthroughproviders,lifeskill

sessions,afterschoolprograms,summerprograms,rehabilitativeprograms

forjuvenilesdetainedandprevention/outreachservices.Serviceswillalso

coverprogramsinpreparationforreentryintothecommunity.

o ParentEducationProgram:Theprogramprovidesdirectservicestoparents

andcaregivers.Themainobjectiveoftheprogramistotrainandequip

parentswiththeskillsandknowledgenecessarytoempowerparentsintheir

roles.Suchservicesincludeparentleadershipopportunities,parenting

classes,ParentsAnonymous®supportgroupandChildren’sProgram,parent

developmentworkshops,24-hourhelplineandoutreachservicesand

linkagestoothercommunityprogramsthatpromoteparentingand

independentlivingskills.

o CommunityServices:Providesavarietyofprogramsandservicestoassist

thepoorandnearpoortoreduceandeliminatethecauseofpovertythrough

education,trainingandemploymentopportunities,communityaction

agencies,volunteerrecruitmentandretention.

Goal1:TOINCREASEPROGRAMCAPACITY


1.1.1ConductStandardOperating

ProceduresTrainingonFYEP

September30,2020 FYEPstaffareknowledgeable

ofprogrammandatesand

bestpractices.

(2)SOPTrainingcompleted

1.1.2Regularupdatesofprogram

formsforyouth,parentandcommunity

September30,2020 Standardizedformsto

conformtodataandSOP

requirements.

OBJECTIVE1.2:DYSYouthCentersareincompliancewithhealthandsafetyrequirements


1.2.1:Toprocessandobtainrequired

renewalsofcertifications,licensingand

safetyplansfortheKagman

CommunityandTanapagYouth

Centers.

October–December

2020

Health&safetyprovisionsare

met.

OBJECTIVE1.2:DYSYouthCentersareincompliancewithhealthandsafetyrequirements


1.2.1:Toprocessandobtainrequired

renewalsofcertifications,licensingand

safetyplansfortheKagman

CommunityandTanapagYouth

Centers.

October–December

2020

Health&safetyprovisionsare

met.

OBJECTIVE1.3:Toincreaseclienteleresources

ACTION TIMELFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME

1.3.1:Massrecruitmentofadultand

youthstipendvolunteersandmentors

throughadvertisementonvarious

socialmediaplatformstoassistin

deployingDYSprevention&support

servicesintheCNMI.

March31,2021 Certified&Retainforthe

following:

(4)PAFacilitators

(5)ParentingInstructors

(6)Children’sProgram

(20)Volunteers

(3)YouthMentors

OBJECTIVE1.4:Tocoordinateprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities


1.4.1:Registerprogramstaffinrelated

trainingandwebinarswhichfocuseson

preventionandsupportservicesfor

youthandfamilies.

Quarterlyorupon

availability.

Increasedstaffcompetencyin

theworkplace.

(3)trainingcompeted

(3)Webinarsparticipated.

GOAL2:TOPREVENTCHILDMALTREATMENT&JUVENILEDELINQUENCY

OBJECTIVE2.1:Toprovideevidence-basedprogramstoourtargetpopulations


2.1.1:Toprovidealternativesand

conductestablishedprevention

programsforadultandyouth.

September30,2021

oruponrequest

Adults&youthsare

equippedwithskillsand

behaviormodifications;

(1)Botvincompletion

(1)AggressionReplacement

Training

(1)Matrix

(2)EarlyChildhoodSTEP

(4)CommonSense

Parenting

(2)ActiveParentingNow

andofTEENS

(5)ParentsAnonymous

Groups

(4)Children’sProgram

2.1.2:Coordinateactivitiesandlinkages

toaddressneedareasregarding

education,trainingandemployment

Continuous Clientsaresuccessfully

engagedineducationor

trainingandobtained

meaningfulemployment.

OBJECTIVE2.2.:Tostrengthencommunityawarenessandpartnerships


2.2.1:Conductcommunityoutreachand

schoolpresentationsonFYEPservices

September31,2021

oruponrequest

Increasecommunity/public

awareness

(10)presentationsare

completed

(6)community

outreach/partnershipsare

completed

OBJECTIVE2.3.:Toenhanceandstrengthenpreventionandsupportservices.


2.3.1.:Coordinateinter-unitandagency

referrals

Continuous Toincreaseservicesand

leveragingofresourcesfor

childandfamilies

2.3.2.:Coordinateandassistwithannual

eventsandactivities

February2021

June2021

September2020–

May2021

ParentLeadershipMonth

(3)ParentDevelopment

Workshops

(2)SummerYouthCamps

(2)AfterschoolPrograms

2.3.3.:Coordinaterehabilitativeservices

forlong-termjuveniledetainees

September2021 Toreducerecidivist;ensure

SOPguidelinesare

followed.

2.3.4:Advocateandprovide

informationalresourcestoparentswith

childrenwithdisabilities

September2021 EstablishmentofaParent

ResourceRoom

(100)parentsareserved

f. DYSTINIANANDROTA

ServicesforDYSTinianandRotawillincludeacombinationofservicesfromtheaboveDYS

unitsandprogramswiththeexceptionoftheEmergencyShelterandJuvenileDetention

Services.ClientsfromTinianandRotawhowillultimatelyneedEmergencyShelteror

JuvenileDetentionServiceswillneedtotraveltoSaipantoreceivesuchservices.This

travelwillrequireanadditionalstafftosupervise/chaperoneduringthetravel.

2. Characteristics of Individuals to be served:

o Victims of child abuse and/or neglect and their families

o Juvenile Offenders and their families

o Youths in the community (Prevention Programs)

o Parents in the community (Prevention Programs)

o Low Income Households

o Homeless Individuals and Families

o Unaccompanied Youth

3. Types of Activities to be Supported

DCCA-DYSintendstodistributefundsaccordingtotheprogramandservice

deliveryoutlinedbelow:

BASETITLEXXSSBG–INTENDEDACTIVITIES

TOBEFUNDEDINFISCALYEAR2021

1. Uniform

Service

Definition

CaseManagementServices

Casemanagementservicesareservicesoractivitiesforthearrangement,coordinationandmonitoringofservicestomeettheneedsofindividualsandfamilies.Componentservicesandactivitiesmayincludeindividualserviceplandevelopment;counseling;monitoring,developing,securing,andcoordinatingservices;monitoringandevaluatingclientprogress;andassuringthatclients'rightsareprotected.

AgencyServices

Name

ChildAbuse&Neglectcases,JuvenileDelinquency,Parent

EducationServicesandFamily&YouthEnhancementServices

Description ThefundamentalprocessofacaseworkincludesCaseManagementactivitytoengagetheclientsintotreatmentprocessbyconducting;

✓ Intake(PreliminaryAssessment)

✓ SafetyAssessmentandInvestigation

✓ ServicePlanDevelopment

✓ CourtProcess

✓ ContinuumofCare/WrapAroundServices

✓ LinkageandReferral

✓ Monitoringofclientandservicesdeliver

✓ Follow-up

✓ Advocate

2.Uniform

Services

Definition

CongregateMeals

Congregatemealsarethoseservicesoractivitiesdesignedtoprepare

andserveoneormoremealsadaytoindividualsincentraldining

areasinordertopreventinstitutionalization,malnutrition,and

feelingsofisolation.Componentservicesoractivitiesmayincludethe

costofpersonnel,equipment,andfood;assessmentofnutritionaland

dietaryneeds;nutritionaleducationandcounseling;socialization;

andotherservicessuchastransportationandinformationand

referral.

AgencyService

Name

EmergencyShelter,ParentsAnonymous®supportgroup

meetings,

PA®children’sprogram,SummerYouthinTransitionCampand

DYSFamilyFunDay(InclusionofTinianandRotaServices)

Description 1. MealsneededforChildrenbeingplacedintheEmergencyShelterforthedurationoftheirstay.

2. MealsforPA®Children’sProgram.Itisayear-round

programwithaveragedparticipantsof32perweek.

3. Meals served once a Month to ParentParticipants of the PA® support group. AverageParentsparticipants104ayear.

4. Healthy snacks to be served for childrenparticipantsinSummerYouthinTransitionCampsonallthreeislands.Estimatedparticipants400children.

5. Meals and/or snacks served to youth andparents during training sessions and/or groupprograms aimed to demonstrate healthycooking/healthyeatinghabits.

3.Uniform

Services

Definition

CounselingServices

Counselingservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesthat

applytherapeuticprocessestopersonal,family,

situational,oroccupationalproblemsinordertobring

aboutapositiveresolutionoftheproblemorimproved

individualorfamilyfunctioningorcircumstances.

Problemareasmayincludefamilyandmarital

relationships,parent-childproblems,ordrugabuse.

Agency

Service

Name

VictimsofChildAbuseandNeglect,Juvenile

Offenders,Parentsof

VictimsofChildAbuseandNeglect,At-RiskYouth,

Parents

Anonymous®supportgroup,PA®children’s

program,HOTLINECallers,EmergencySheltered

victims

Description DCCA-DYSprocurescounselingservicesfromprivate

providersandothergovernmententities.Priority

counselingservicesincludethefollowing:

✓ ClinicalInterventions

✓ 24-hourcrisiscounselingthroughthe

HELPLINE

✓ PsychologicalEvaluations

✓ SubstanceAbusetherapy

✓ Behavioraltherapy

✓ Grouptherapy

4.Uniform

Services

Definition

DayCareServices-Children

Daycareservicesforchildren(includinginfants,

preschoolers,andschoolagechildren)areservicesor

activitiesprovidedinasettingthatmeetsapplicable

standardsofstateandlocallaw,inacenterorinahome,

foraportionofa24-hourday.Componentservicesor

activitiesmayincludeacomprehensiveandcoordinated

setofappropriatedevelopmentalactivitiesforchildren,

recreation,mealsandsnacks,transportation,health

supportservices,socialservicecounselingforparents,

plandevelopment,andlicensingandmonitoringofchild

carehomesandfacilities.

AgencyService

Name

EmergencyShelterServices,PA®children’sprogram,

AfterSchoolProgram,SummerYouthinTransition

Camps

Description 1. ChildCareservicesoutlinedinthedefinitionisrequiredforchildrenplacedintheEmergencyShelter,Children’sprogramfortheParentEducationServices,AfterSchoolprogramandSummerYouthinTransitionCamps.

2. ChildCareservicesiscoordinatedwiththeChild

CareDevelopmentFundforDYSfamiliesneedingchild

careservicesthroughouteducation/trainingperiod.

5.Uniform

Services

Definition

EducationandTrainingServices

Educationandtrainingservicesarethoseservices

providedtoimproveknowledgeordailylivingskillsand

toenhanceculturalopportunities.Servicesmayinclude

instructionortrainingin,butarenotlimitedto,such

issuesasconsumereducation,healtheducation,

communityprotectionandsafetyeducation,literacy

education,Englishasasecondlanguage,andGeneral

EducationalDevelopment(G.E.D.).Componentservicesor

activitiesmayincludescreening,assessmentandtesting;

individualorgroupinstruction;tutoring;provisionof

books,suppliesandinstructionalmaterial;counseling;

transportation;andreferraltocommunityresources.

AgencyService

Name

Child Protective Services and the Family & Youth

Enhancement Program, including the Community

ActionAgency.

Description Theseprogramsprovideeducationandtraining

opportunitiesforYouthandParentsforEducation

Enrichment,Enhancementofskillsandknowledge.

Trainingsarealsoofferedtomandatedreporterson

awarenessonsignsofChildAbuse&Neglectandduty

toreport.

Services

✓ CommonSenseParentingClass

✓ EarlyChildhoodSTEPClass

✓ ParentsAnonymous®supportgroup

✓ PA®Children’sProgram

✓ ParentDevelopmentWorkshop

✓ 24-hourHELPLINE

✓ ChildAbuse&NeglectAwarenessPresentations

✓ VolunteerRecruitmentandRetention

✓ AngerReplacementTraining

✓ Matrix(SubstanceAbusePrevention)

✓ BOTVIN(LifeSkillsTraining)

✓ AfterschoolHomeworkAssistance

✓ YouthMentorshipPrograms

✓ SummerYouthInTransitionCamps

✓ TrainingthroughCommunityActionAgencies

✓ Safe&Unsafetouches

✓ DYSProgramPresentations

✓ F&YEPResourceLinkages

6.Uniform

Services

Definition

EmploymentServices

Employmentservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesprovidedtoassistindividualsinsecuringemploymentoracquiringorlearningskillsthatpromoteopportunitiesforemployment.Componentservicesoractivitiesmayincludeemploymentscreening,assessment,ortesting;structuredjobskillsandjobseekingskills;specializedtherapy(Occupational,speech,physical);specialtrainingandtutoring,including

literacytrainingandpre-vocationaltraining;provisionofbooks,supplies

andinstructionalmaterial;counseling,transportation;andreferralto

communityresources.

AgencyService

Name

Family&YouthEnhancementProgram

Description Programassistanceinidentifyingpotentialemploymentresourcesthroughcollaborationwithothergovernmentandnon-governmententities.

Services

✓ EmploymentCounseling

✓ DirectreferraltoWorkforceInvestmentAgency

✓ DirectreferraltoCNMDept.ofLabor

✓ Directreferralstoprivatebusinesses

✓ PublicSchoolSystemCooperativeEducationProgram

7.Uniform

Services

Definition

FamilyPlanningServices

Familyplanningservicesarethoseeducational,comprehensivemedicalorsocialservicesoractivitieswhichenableindividuals,includingminors,todeterminefreelythenumberandspacingoftheirchildrenandtoselectthemeansbywhichthismaybeachieved.Theseservicesandactivitiesincludeabroadrangeofacceptableandeffectivemethodsandservicestolimitorenhancefertility,includingcontraceptivemethods(includingnaturalfamilyplanningandabstinence),andthe

managementofinfertility(includingreferraltoadoption).Specific

componentservicesandactivitiesmayincludepre-conceptional

counseling,education,andgeneralreproductivehealthcare,

includingdiagnosisandtreatmentofinfectionswhichthreaten

reproductivecapability.Familyplanningservicesdonotinclude

pregnancycare(includingobstetricorprenatalcare).

AgencyService

Name

ParentEducationServicesoftheFamily&YouthEnhancement

Program

Description TheseservicesaredeliveredthroughtheParentEducationclassesandParentAnonymous®supportgroupsystemonEducatingParentsoncomprehensivesocialservicethatwillenableFamilyPlanning.

Additionally,referralsaremadetotheDivisionofPublicHealthFamilyPlanningProgramforservices.

8.Uniform

Services

Definition

FosterCareServicesforChildren

Fostercareservicesforchildrenarethoseservicesoractivitiesthat

assesstheneedandarrangeforthesubstitutecareandalternate

livingsituationofchildreninasettingsuitabletotheindividual's

needs.Individualsmayneedsuchservicesbecauseofsocial,physical

ormentaldisabilities,orasaconsequenceofabuseorneglect.Care

maybeprovidedinacommunity-basedsetting,orsuchservicesmay

arrangeforinstitutionalizationwhennecessary.Componentservices

oractivitiesincludeassessmentoftheindividual'sneeds;case

planningandcasemanagementtoassurethattheindividualreceives

propercareintheplacement;counselingtohelpwithpersonal

problemsandadjustingtonewsituations;assistanceinobtaining

othernecessarysupportiveservices;determining,throughperiodic

reviews,thecontinuedappropriatenessofandneedforplacement;

andrecruitmentandlicensingoffostercarehomesandfacilities.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices

Description Childrentemporarilyremovedfromtheirhomesforreasonsofabuseand/orneglectareplacedeitherintheEmergencyShelterorinfosterhomes.

TheStipendprovidesadditionalsubsistencetothefoster/kinship

familytosupportthedailybasicneeds/costoflivingforthechild

(ren).Thisservicecanbeextendedtohomeless/unaccompanied

youth.

9.Uniform

Services

Definition

HousingServices

Housingservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesdesignedtoassist

individualsorfamiliesinlocating,obtaining,orretainingsuitable

housing.Componentservicesoractivitiesmayincludetenant

counseling;helpingindividualsandfamiliestoidentifyandcorrect

sub-standardhousingconditionsonbehalfofindividualsandfamilies

whoareunabletoprotecttheirowninterests;andassisting

individualsandfamiliestounderstandleases,secureutilities,make

movingarrangementsandminorrenovations.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,JuvenileProbationUnit,Familyand

YouthEnhancementProgram,includingtheCNMIHomeless

PreventionCoalition

Description CaseworkersconductassessmentsonthelivingconditionsoftheindividualorfamiliesreferredtoDYSUnits/Programs.DYScollaborateswiththeNorthernMarianasHousingCorporation(NMHC)toensurethatthefamiliesareproperlyplacedinasafeandconducivehomesetting.

TheFamilyandYouthEnhancementProgramworkscloselywith

NMHCandtheCNMIHomelessPreventionCoalitiontocasemanage

familieswhoareat-riskofbeinghomelessorliterallyhomeless.

10.Uniform

Services

Definition

IndependentandTransitionalLivingServices

Independentandtransitionallivingservicesarethoseservicesand

activitiesdesignedtohelpolderyouthinfostercareorhomeless

youthmakethetransitiontoindependentliving,ortohelpadults

makethetransitionfromaninstitution,orfromhomelessness,to

independentliving.Componentservicesoractivitiesmayinclude

educationalandemploymentassistance,trainingindailylivingskills,

andhousingassistance.Specificcomponentservicesandactivities

mayincludesupervisedpracticelivingandpost-fostercareservices.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,JuvenileProbationUnit&Family&

YouthEnhancementProgram

Description Youthsintheprogram,especiallyat-riskyouth,willbeprovidedopportunitiestoacquirelifeskills,buildoncommunicationskills,teambuildingskills,valuesandattitudes,goalsettingthatwillhelppromoteindependentliving.Thisincludessubstanceabuse,tobaccoanddrugabuseprevention.

TheaboveDYSProgramsalsoworkcollaborativelywiththeCNMICenterforIndependentLivingforadditionalindependentlivingskillstraining.

Thisincludesservicesprovidedtoparentsandyouthwhoarein

transitionbacktothecommunity.

11.Uniform

Services

Definition

InformationandReferral

Informationandreferralservicesarethoseservicesoractivities

designedtoprovideinformationaboutservicesprovidedbypublic

andprivateserviceprovidersandabriefassessmentofclientneeds

(butnotdiagnosisandevaluation)tofacilitateappropriatereferralto

thesecommunityresources.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,JuvenileProbationUnitandFamily&


Description Referralsaremadecontingentbasedonclientneedsandaremadetoappropriateserviceproviders.

Theprogramscontinuetoensurethepublicareprovidedwith

adequateinformationonavailableresources.Informational

materialsaredisseminatedthroughclasses,workshops,trainings,

communityeventoutreachexhibitsanddisplays,mediaand24-hour

helplinesforYouthandParents.

12.Uniform

Services

Definition

PregnancyandParentingServicesforYoungParents

Pregnancyandparentingservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesformarriedorunmarriedadolescentparentsandtheirfamiliesdesignedtoassistyoungparentsincopingwiththesocial,emotional,andeconomicproblemsrelatedtopregnancyandinplanningforthefuture.'Componentservicesoractivitiesmayincludesecuringnecessary

healthcareandlivingarrangements;obtaininglegalservices;and

providingcounseling,childcareeducation,andtraininginand

developmentofparentingskills.

AgencyService

Name

ParentEducationServicesundertheFamily&Youth

EnhancementProgram

Description Trainingsareprovidedtodevelopandincreaseskillsinparentingtoenablethemtobecomemoreeffectiveintheirroles.Othermodel-basedsupportstrategiesavailablethroughtheParentsAnonymousmeetingtoinstillcopingskillsandlong-termpersonalgrowthandchangeforyoungparents.

✓ EarlyChildhoodSTEP(SystematicTrainingforEffectiveParenting)

✓ CommonSenseParenting

✓ ActiveParentingNOW

✓ ActiveParentingforTEENS

13.Uniform

Services

Definition

PreventionandInterventionServices

Preventionandinterventionservicesarethoseservicesoractivities

designedtoprovideearlyidentificationand/ortimelyinterventionto

supportfamiliesandpreventoramelioratetheconsequencesof

abuse,neglect,orfamilyviolence,ortoassistinmakingarrangement

foralternateplacementsorlivingarrangementswherenecessary.

Suchservicesmayalsobeprovidedtopreventtheremovalofachild

oradultfromthehome.Componentservicesandactivitiesmay

includeinvestigation;assessmentand/orevaluationoftheextentof

theproblem;counseling,includingmentalhealthcounselingor

therapyasneeded;developmentalandparentingskillstraining;

respitecare;andotherservicesincludingsupervision,case

management,andtransportation.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,JuvenileProbationUnit,Family&Youth

EnhancementProgram

Description Caseworkersworkona24/7responsesystemtointerveneandconductsafetyassessmentsonreportedcasesofchildabuseand/orneglect.Basedoncasestatus,caseworkersdeterminesafe,properandpreventativemeasurestocarryoutforeachcase.Servicesmayinclude:

✓ CrisisCounseling

✓ RespiteCare

✓ ParentSupportgroup

✓ ParentEducationClasses

✓ Mentorship

✓ SubstanceAbuseCounseling

✓ Temporarylivingarrangements

✓ SexualAssaultResponseTeam

✓ CurfewMonitoring

14.Uniform

Services

Definition

ProtectiveServicesforChildren

Protectiveservicesforchildrenarethoseservicesoractivities

designedtopreventorremedyabuse,neglect,orexploitationof

childrenwhomaybeharmedthroughphysicalormentalinjury,

sexualabuseorexploitation,andnegligenttreatmentor

maltreatment,includingfailuretobeprovidedwithadequatefood,

clothing,shelter,ormedicalcare.Componentservicesoractivities

mayincludeimmediateinvestigationandintervention;emergency

medicalservices;emergencyshelter;developingcaseplans;

initiationoflegalaction(ifneeded);counselingforthechildandthe

family;assessment/evaluationoffamilycircumstances;arranging

alternativelivingarrangement;preparingforfosterplacement,if

needed;andcasemanagementandreferraltoserviceproviders.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices&EmergencyShelter

Description ProtectiveservicesforchildrenisthegoalofDCCA-DYSandareconductedthroughthefollowing:

✓ RemovalofChildrenfromHome

✓ PlacementinEmergencyShelter

✓ PlacementinFoster/KinshipCare

✓ Assessments

✓ Monitoring

✓ Facilitatecasemanagement

✓ CourtServices

15.Uniform

Services

Definition

RecreationalServices

Recreationalservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesdesignedto

provide,orassistindividualstotakeadvantageof,individualor

groupactivitiesdirectedtowardspromotingphysical,cultural,

and/orsocialdevelopment.

AgencyService

Name

Family&YouthEnhancementProgram

Description RecreationalservicesprovidedforyouththroughSummerYouthinTransitionalcamps;engagingtheirinteractionsamongstpeers,teambuildingactivities,physicalandhealthylifestyleactivities,mentorship,lifeskills,artsandcrafts,survivaltechniques,socialskillsdevelopmentandsports.

Inaddition,DYScollaborateswithmultiplepublicandprivate

partnerstosupportrecreationalservicesinvariousareasincluding

healthyliving,culturalpreservationandyouthdevelopment

opportunities.

16.Uniform

Services

Definition

SpecialServicesforPersonswithDevelopmental/PhysicalDisabilities

Disabilities,orPersonswithVisualorAuditoryImpairmentsSpecial

servicesforpersonswithdevelopmentalorphysicaldisabilities,or

personswithvisualorauditoryimpairments,areservicesor

activitiestomaximizethepotentialofpersonswithdisabilities,help

alleviatetheeffectsofphysical,mentaloremotionaldisabilities,and

toenablethesepersonstoliveintheleastrestrictiveenvironment

possible.Componentservicesoractivitiesmayincludepersonaland

familycounseling;respitecare;familysupport;recreation;

transportation;aidtoassistwithindependentfunctioninginthe

community;andtraininginmobility,communicationskills,theuse

ofspecialaidsandappliances,andself-sufficiencyskills.Residential

andmedicalservicesmaybeincludedonlyasanintegral,but

subordinate,partoftheservices.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,EmergencyShelter,JuvenileProbation

Unit,Family&YouthEnhancementProgram

Description ParentEducationProgram,EmergencyShelterandChildProtectiveServicesprovidesserviceswithrespectivetoservicedefinitionindeliveringthefollowingservices:

✓ FamilySupport

✓ RespiteCare

✓ AssistinIndependentfunctioning

✓ DirectCare

✓ EmploymentServicesforself-sufficiencyskills

✓ Subordinateresidentialservice

✓ LeadershipinDisabilitiesandAchievementofHawaii

(LDAH)

DYSworkscollaborativelywiththeCNMIOfficeofVocational

Rehabilitationtoassistwithsupportiveserviceswithaccommodationsintheworkplace.DYSalsoworkswiththeLearningDisabilityAssociationofHawaiitosupportandprovideawarenesstotheparentswithchildrenwithdisabilities.

Forpresentationstoparents,DYSpartnerswiththeNorthern

MarianasProtection&AdvocacySystems,Inc.topromoteawareness

ontherightsforpeoplewithdisabilities.

17.Uniform

Services

Definition

SpecialServicesforYouthInvolvedinorRiskofInvolvementwith

CriminalActivity

Specialservicesforyouthinvolvedinoratriskofinvolvementwith

criminalactivityarethoseservicesoractivitiesforyouthwhoare,or

whomaybecome,involvedwiththejuvenilejusticesystemand

theirfamilies.Componentsservicesoractivitiesaredesignedto

enhancefamilyfunctioningand/ormodifytheyouth’sbehaviorwith

thegoalofdevelopingsociallyappropriatebehaviorandmay

includecounseling,interventiontherapy,andresidentialand

medicalservicesifincludedasanintegralbutsubordinatepartof

theservice.

AgencyService

Name

JuvenileProbationUnit,ChildProtectiveServicesandFamily&


Description DYSprovidesmonitoringandrehabilitativeprogramsforyouthsthatcommitdelinquentacts.Theseprogramsprovidebalancedattentiontotheprotectionofthecommunity,accountabilityforoffensescommitted,andthedevelopmentofcompetenciestoenableyouthtobecomeresponsibleandproductivemembersofthesociety.Servicesinclude:

✓ General/IntensiveSupervision

✓ Curfewmonitoring

✓ Drug&AlcoholTreatment/Testing

✓ Assessment

✓ CommunityServices(ProjectPayback)

✓ VocationalclassesthroughNorthernMarianasTrades

Institute

✓ IncentivePrograms

✓ Counseling

✓ Evidence-basedprograms

✓ Diversion

✓ LifeSkillsSessions

✓ SocialSkillsSessions

✓ YouthMentorship

✓ PublicSchoolSystemStudentAttendanceReviewCommittee

Partoftheserviceslistedabovearedeliveredtothejuvenilesatthe

DepartmentofCorrectionsJuvenileDetention.

18.Uniform

Services

Definition

SubstanceAbuseServices

Substanceabuseservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesthatare

primarilydesignedtodeter,reduce,oreliminatesubstanceabuseor

chemicaldependence.Exceptforinitialdetoxificationservices,

medicalandresidentialservicesmaybeincludedbutonlyasan

integralbutsubordinatepartoftheservice.Componentsubstance

abuseservicesoractivitiesmayincludeacomprehensiverangeof

personalandfamilycounselingmethods,methadonetreatmentfor

opiateabusers,ordetoxificationtreatmentforalcoholabusers.

Servicesmaybeprovidedinalternativelivingarrangementssuchas

institutionalsettingsandcommunity-basedhalfwayhouses.

AgencyService

Name

Family&YouthEnhancementProgram,ChildProtective

Services,JuvenileProbationUnit

Description Servicesareofferedthroughcontractualprocurementoflicensedcounselorsandtherapisttodeliverassessmentandtreatmentplanforclients:

✓ MATRIX(SubstanceAbusePrevention)

✓ BOTVIN(LifeSkillsSessions)

✓ ParentsAnonymous®,Inc.SupportGroups

✓ AggressionReplacementTraining

✓ MarianasCounselingandDrugTestingServices,LLC

✓ MarianasBehavioralHealthInternational,Inc.

✓ CommunityGuidanceCenterWellnessClinic(PublicEntity)

✓ CommunityGuidanceCenterSystemsofCare(Public

Entity)✓ HOPERecoveryCenter

19.Uniform

Services

Definition

TransportationServices

Transportationservicesarethoseservicesoractivitiesthatprovide

orarrangeforthetravel,includingtravelcosts,ofindividualsin

ordertoaccessservices,orobtainmedicalcareoremployment.

Componentservicesoractivitiesmayincludespecialtravel

arrangementssuchasspecialmodesoftransportationandpersonnel

toaccompanyorassistindividualsorfamiliestoutilize

transportation.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,JuvenileProbationUnit,Family&

YouthEnhancementProgramandEmergencyShelter

Description Transportationisprovidedtodisadvantagedfamilieswholack

meansoftransportationtoandfromservicesoutlinedincaseplan.

Transportationcomponentisdeemedvitaltoensureclientsavail

servicesandotherresourcesthatwillenablethemtobecomeself-sufficient.Transportationservicesinclude,butnotlimitedtothefollowing:

✓ TransportationprovidedbyDYSpersonnelforclientsandtheirfamiliestoaccessservices

✓ TransportationprocuredwiththeCommonwealthOfficeonTransitAuthority(publictransportation)forclientsandtheirfamiliestoaccessservices

✓ Travelcostforclientsandstaffchaperonetoaccessservices

✓ Inter-Islandtravelcostforpersonneltoconduct

interventions

✓ Travelcostforpersonneltrainings

20.Uniform

Services

Definition

OtherServices

OtherServicesareservicesthatdonotfallwithinthedefinitionsof

thepreceding28services.ThedefinitionusedbytheStateforeachof

theseservicesshouldappearelsewhereintheannualreport.

AgencyService

Name

ChildProtectiveServices,EmergencyShelterProgram,Juvenile

ProbationUnitandFamily&YouthEnhancementProgram

Description ✓ OfficeRental(Saipan,TinianandRotaOffices)(Upon

availabilityoffunding)

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Family & Youth Enhancement Program

Ø Federal Program Coordinator IV (federal) Jennifer O. Tanaka

Ø Federal Program Coordinator III (federal) –Nina S. Nekaifes

Ø Program Coordinator (federal)- Colleen F. Diaz

Ø Comm. Dev’t. Specialist III (federal)- Alejandro T. Olopai

Ø Comm. Dev’t. Specialist II (federal)- Maria L. Olopai

Ø Comm. Dev’t. Specialist II (local)- Rebecca T. Lisua

Ø Comm. Dev’t. Specialist II (local)- Ana Y. Rangamar

Child Protective Services

Ø Caseworker IV (federal)- Julian R. Camacho

Ø Caseworker III (federal)- Benylin R. Mettao

Ø Caseworker II (local) – Jaylynn DLG. Torres

Ø Caseworker I (federal)- Quaid O. Ngirchongor

Ø Caseworker I (federal)- Juanicia Villanueva

Ø Caseworker I (federal) – Christine Joy C. Aldan

Ø Caseworker I (local) – Marge S. Mendiola

Ø Caseworker I (federal)- Melycher I. Sablan

Ø Caseworker I (federal)- Gennie Lynn Bliss

Ø Intervention Specialist (federal)- Mariah M. Barcinas

Juvenile Probation Unit

Ø Probation Officer III (local)- Sylvio S. Ada

Ø Probation Officer III (local)- Missy DLG. Aldan

Ø Probation Officer II (local) – Sheelane S. Santos

Ø Probation Officer II(local) – Rutha M. Tebuteb

Ø Intervention Specialist (federal) – Magic B. Cabrera

Ø Com. Dev. Tech (local)-Russell Z. Hocog

Chief, DYS ADMINISTRATOR (local/federal)- Vivian T. Sablan

DYS Rota Office

Ø Caseworker II (local)- Quindy M. Maratita

Ø Caseworker I (local) – Mildred W. Sikebert

Funding Source:

Ø Local 1220 20

Ø Federal 19

Ø Local/Federal 01

Ø Total Funded 40 Department of Community & Cultural Affairs

SECRETARY- Robert H. Hunter

DYS Tinian Office

Ø Caseworker II (local)- Augusta B. Famaw

Ø Caseworker I (local)- Monika H. Diaz

Emergency Shelter Program

Ø Comm. Dev’t. Specialist III (federal) – Junnie S. Masga

Ø E. Shelter Caretaker (local)- Jennifer P. Villanueva

Ø E. Shelter Caretaker (local)- Melvin C. Tagabuel

Ø E. Shelter Caretaker (local)- Agustina P. Jaimatoon

Ø E. Shelter Caretaker (local)- Gina Ann R. Yaroitemal

Ø E. Shelter Caretaker (federal)- Cecile O. Blas

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Administrative Support

Ø Grant Writer (federal)- Rita M. Castro

Ø Accountant II (federal) –Teresita C. Piamonte

Ø Administrative Officer I (local)- Rowena C. Relado

Ø Administrative Officer I (local)- Zina C. Nekaifes

Ø Administrative Specialist I- (federal)- Marvin C. Palacios

Ø Com. Dev. Tech (local)- John B. Reyes, Jr.

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1st Floor Chalan Piao Plaza, P.O. Box 501000 C.K., Saipan, MP 96950

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

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Family&YouthEnhancementProgramü DELIVERYOFPREVENTATIVE&SUPPORTIVEPROGRAMSTO

ASSISTYOUTH&FAMILIES ü CASEMANAGEMENT

ü NETWORKW/TINIAN&ROTAONPREVENTIONPROGRAMS

ü COMMUNITYOUTREACH

Department of Community & Cultural Affairs

ACTING SECRETARY- Robert H. Hunter

Chief, DYS ADMINISTRATOR Vivian T. Sablan

ADMINISTRATIVE&SUPPORTSERVICES

AdministrativeSupportü ACCOUNTINGü GRANTSMANAGEMENTü HUMANRESOURCE

ProgramDevelopment&EvaluationØ PROGRAMPLANNING&EVALUATIONØ DATACOLLECTIONØ COMMUNITYNEEDSASSESMENT

INTERVENTION&RESPONSE

ChildProtectiveServicesü CLIENTINTAKEü CRISISINTERVENTION–RESPONSESYSTEM(24/7)

CHILDABUSE&NEGLECTRELATEDREPORTSü CASEMANAGEMENT&FOSTERPLACEMENTü LINKAGE&REFERRALü SUPERVISETINIAN&ROTACPSCASES

JuvenileProbationUnitü CLIENTINTAKEü CRISISINTERVENTION–RESPONSESYSTEM

(24/7)JUVENILEDELIQUENCYRELATEDü CASEMANAGEMENT&FOSTERPLACEMENTü LINKAGE&REFERRALü SUPERVISETINIAN&ROTAONJPUCASES

PLACEMENT

EmergencyShelterProgramØ SHORT-TERMPLACEMENT–DIRECTCARE&

SUPERVISIONOFCHILDRENOFSTATEWARDS

PREVENTION&SUPPORTSERVICES

FosterCareProgram/KinshipProgramØ LONG-TERMPLACEMENT–DIRECTCARE&

SUPERVISIONOFCHILDRENSTATEWARDS

APPENDIXI–DYSPARTNERSHIPS

AmericanRedCross,NMIChapter

AyudaNetwork,Inc.

CenterforIndependentLiving

CHCC-CommunityGuidanceCenter

CHCC-WellnessClinic

CHCC-SystemsofCare

CHCC-RecoveryClinic

CHCC-MCHB,H.O.M.Evisitingprogram

CHCC-MedicaidOffice

CHCC-ResourceAssistance/SlidingFee

Program

CHCC-WomenInfant&ChildrenProgram

(WIC)

Children’sBureau,U.S.Dept.ofHealth&

HumanServices

CNMIHomelessPreventionCoalition

CNMI-HomelandSecurity&Emergency

Management(HSEM)

CNMI-Women’sAssociation–Non-profit

organization

CommonwealthCancerAssociation

CriminalJusticePlanningAgency

DCCA-ChamorroCarolinianPolicy

LanguagePolicyCommission(CCLPC)

DCCA-ChildCareandDevelopmentFund

(CCDF)

DCCA-LicensingProgram(CCLP)

DCCA-CouncilforArtsandCulture(CCAC)

DCCA-LowIncomeHomeEnergy

AssistanceProgram(LIHEAP)

DCCA-NutritionalAssistanceProgram

(NAP)

DCCA-RespiteOffice

DepartmentofCorrections(DOC)

DepartmentofLands&Natural

Resources-ForestryProgram(DLNR)

DepartmentofPublicSafety(DPS)

DepartmentofFire&EmergencyMedical

Services(DFEMS)

DomesticViolenceInterventionCenter(DVIC)

EmptyVesselMinistry

FamilyCourt

Family&FriendsoftheLGBTQ-Youth

FamilyViolenceTaskForce(FVTF)

Joeten-KiyuPublicLibrary(JKPL)

KaridatSocialServices–Faith-based

organization

LeadershipinDisabilitiesand

AchievementofHawaii(LDAH)

Motheread-FathereadProgram

NationalParentsAnonymous,Inc.

NorthernMarianasCoalitionAgainst

Domestic&SexualViolence

(NMCDSV)

NorthernMarianasCollege-Student

Interns

NorthernMarianasCollege-CREES

NorthernMarianasHousingCorporation

(NMHC)

NorthernMarianasHumanitiesCouncil

NorthernMarianasProtection&Advocacy

Systems,Inc.(NMPASI)

NorthernMarianasTradesInstitute

OfficeofAdultProbation

OfficeoftheAttorneyGeneral

OfficeoftheGovernor-CarolinianAffairs

Office

OfficeoftheGovernor-IndigenousAffairs

Office

OfficeoftheGovernor-YouthAffairsOffice

OfficeoftheGovernor-Women’sAffairs

Office

OfficeofVocationalRehabilitation

PublicSchoolSystem-Alternative

EducationProgram

PublicSchoolSystem-ChildDevelopment

AssistanceCenter

PublicSchoolSystem-EarlyIntervention

Program

PublicSchoolSystem-FoodandNutrition

Program

PublicSchoolSystem-StudentAttendance

ReviewCommittee(SARC)

PublicSchoolSystem-OfficeofStudent&

SupportServices

PublicSchoolSystem-HeadStartProgram

(Saipan,Tinian&Rota)

RotaMunicipality

TinianMunicipality

RotaWomen’sOrganization

SalvationArmy

SuperiorCourt

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FY2019CHILDPROTECTIONSERVICESSTATISTICALDATA

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SAIPAN, 215

TINIAN , 20ROTA, 13

CNMI - FY2019 CPS REPORTED CASES

SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA

FEMALE 306 18 9

MALE 260 29 12

TOTAL 566 47 21

30618 9

26029 12

566

47 210

100200300400500600

CNMI -GENDER OF CHILDREN

160

16 937 4 418 0 0

SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA

CNMI - CPS CASE STATUS

SUBSTANTIATEDUNSUBSTANTIATEDUNABLE TO SUBSTANTIATE

FY2019JUVENILEPROBATIONSTATISTICALDATA

EMOTIONAL

ABUSE

NEGLECT

(General)

PHYSICAL

ABUSESEXUAL OTHERS

SAIPAN 135 60 60 63 42

TINIAN 9 7 3 3 8

ROTA 5 3 2 3 5

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100120140160

TYPES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT

SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA

NEW INTAKE 45 10 4

REPEAT OFFENDERS 101 0 0

0

50

100

150

FY2019 CNMI - JUVENILE

REPORTED CASES

FY2019–FAMILYANDYOUTHENHANCEMENTPROGRAMSSTATISTICALDATA

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FY2019 CNMI - TYPES OF OFFENSES

SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA

196 244

496

51 112 2141 20 1

SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA

FY2019 - FYEP ADULT - GENDER

FEMALE MALE OTH/UNKN

1QTR 2QTR 3QTR 4QTR

NUMBER OF SHELTERED CHILDREN TOTAL

INTAKE (Per head) 3 16 3 8 30

EXIT 3 15 4 0 22

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FY2019 EMERGENCY SHELTER

PROGRAM

234 2465155

25796

283340

1

FEMALE MALE UNKNOWN

YOUTH

FY2019 - FYEP YOUTH - GENDER

SAIPAN TINIAN ROTA

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1QTR 2QTR 3QTR 4QTR

FEMALE 1 4 1 6

MALE 2 7 3 2

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4

6

8

FY2019 GENDER OF SHELTERED

CHILDREN

APPENDIX:FFY2020POVERTYGUIDELINESFORHAWAII

2020POVERTYGUIDELINESFORHAWAII

Persons in family/household Poverty guideline

1 $14,680

2 19,830

3 24,980

4 30,130

5 35,280

6 40,430

Persons in family/household Poverty guideline

7 45,580

8 50,730

2020 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii

For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,150 for each additional person.

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