Assurances:

On behalf of the Multi-Purpose Collaborative Body (MPCB) and/or the Strong 

Families/Safe Children Family Coordinating Council (FCC) in Gladwin County,

 I/we submit to the State this SF/SC Child and Family Services Plan for state

 approval.  This plan is a result of our on-going, broad-based and inclusive planning

 process for improving services, service delivery, and positive results for families

 and children.  This plan is compatible with the philosophy and intent of the SF/SC

 initiative and the federal “Family Preservation & Support Services Act” and its

 reauthorized legislation under “Promoting Safe & Stable Families,” Adoption

 & Safe Families Act, November 1997, (PL 105-89).

Additionally:

*SF/SC monies will not be used to supplant other Federal or non-Federal funds for

 existing services.

*The MPCB and/or FCC will provide fiscal oversight in conjunction with the local Family

 Independence Agency.

*The MPCB and/or FCC commits to tracking and reporting data for the SF/SC minimum

 core outcome measures (the required SF/SC program indicators) for statewide

 evaluation purposes.

*The MPCB and/or FCC will oversee the implementation of the approved services plan.

Fiscal Designees and their Signatures for Payments Authorization on SF/SC Billings:

The following are designated by the collaborative to authorize payments

 on SF/SC billings and provide fiscal oversight:

Robert Adams/FIA                                            _________________________________     

(Name of Designee / Agency)                           (Signature of Designee)             (Date) 

Karre Ballard/Gladwin Community Schools         _________________________________

(Name of Designee / Agency)                           (Signature of Designee)             (Date)

NOTE:  PROVIDE SERVICE and BUDGET INFORMATION BASED ON ONE

 FISCAL YEAR                

2. Services Funded by SF/SC

*NOTE:  Beginning Oct. 1, 2001, Local Administrative Costs cannot exceed 10% of allocation expenditures.  

An additional 10% will be allowed for SF/SC Program Coordination. SF/SC Program Coordination will no longer

 be considered strictly administrative costs. SF/SC Coordination can be charged to the relevant, direct service program

 cost accounts as well as to administration. Coordination contracts should be coded according to overall service

 estimates, i.e., if 30% of direct service funds are targeted to Family Reunification, 30% of SF/SC Coordination

 can be charged/coded to that service PCA, etc.  SF/SC coordination contracts may include administrative duties,

 therefore a percentage of the contract may also be charged as administrative costs.  SF/SC collaborative meeting

 costs, consumer stipends, planning, projects approved by the State as non-direct service, etc. will continue

 as administrative costs.

**NOTE: If a county allocates funds for SF/SC Coordination, list under ‘Services’ and identify the total funds

 allocated.   Remember to include these funds in the relevant service/admin category estimates under Section #1!

                                                                                                County   Gladwin                               

VISION:

The Gladwin County Family Initiative Council’s major purpose is to change the existing

 service delivery system towards emphasizing a stronger prevention policy for family

 breakdown, family crises, and out-of-home placements.  The Council’s aim is to establish

 a collaborative effort of all human service agencies by supporting and strengthening

 the vision of a desired state of healthy, safe, well-developed families living in safe,

 healthy, and nurturing environments.

The Council recommends the development and expansion of community based family

 preservation and family support services by overcoming barriers and:

                          Promoting child safety, development, and well-being.

                          Providing family-centered services.

                          Establishing an extensive wrap-around philosophy for family services.

                          Activating forces to catalyze family services reform for both the consumer

                          and the

                          Implementing changes in the systems infrastructure.

MISSION:

Through a collaborative effort of Gladwin County human service agencies who are working

 with citizens, the mission of the Gladwin County Family Initiative Council is to offer all children,

 adults, and families the opportunity of enhancing their lives by encouraging the health, safety,

 and success for all individuals.