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
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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.
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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.
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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.
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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.
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.1.1:ConductStandardOperating
ProcedurestrainingonJuvenile
Probation.
September30,
2021
ü BestPractices
ü (2)SOPtrainings
completed
1.1.2:Reviewandupdateforms
utilizedfromintaketoclosure
September30,
2021
Standardizedformsto
conformtodataandSOP
requirements.
OBJECTIVE1.2:Todevelopaunifiedapproachincasemanagement
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.3.1Attendprobationand
communitycorrectionstrainings
September30,2021
ü (2)Probation&Correctionstrainingcompleted
1.3.3Coordinateavailableon-line
trainings/webinars
September30,2021
ü (2)Webinarscompleted
OBJECTIVE1.4:Tostrengthencommunityawarenessandpartnerships
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.1.1:ConductStandardOperating
ProceduresforShelterstaff
September30,
2020
Shelterstaffare
knowledgeableonshelter
policiesandbest
practices.
(2)SOPTrainings
completed
1.1.2.Regularreviewsandupdates
ofshelterforms
September30,
2021
Standardizedformsto
conformtodataandSOP
requirements.
OBJECTIVE1.2:Toaddresshealthandsafetyrequirements
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.2.1:Toprocessandobtain
requiredrenewalsofcertifications,
licensingandsafetyplansforthe
EmergencyShelterfacility.
October–December
2020
Healthandsafety
requirementsaremet.
OBJECTIVE:1.3:Tocoordinateprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
OBJECTIVE1.4:Tostrengthencommunityawarenessandpartnerships
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.1.1ConductStandardOperating
ProceduresTrainingonFYEP
September30,2020 FYEPstaffareknowledgeable
ofprogrammandatesand
bestpractices.
(2)SOPTrainingcompleted
1.1.2Regularupdatesofprogram
formsforyouth,parentandcommunity
September30,2020 Standardizedformsto
conformtodataandSOP
requirements.
OBJECTIVE1.2:DYSYouthCentersareincompliancewithhealthandsafetyrequirements
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.2.1:Toprocessandobtainrequired
renewalsofcertifications,licensingand
safetyplansfortheKagman
CommunityandTanapagYouth
Centers.
October–December
2020
Health&safetyprovisionsare
met.
OBJECTIVE1.2:DYSYouthCentersareincompliancewithhealthandsafetyrequirements
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
1.4.1:Registerprogramstaffinrelated
trainingandwebinarswhichfocuseson
preventionandsupportservicesfor
youthandfamilies.
Quarterlyorupon
availability.
Increasedstaffcompetencyin
theworkplace.
(3)trainingcompeted
(3)Webinarsparticipated.
GOAL2:TOPREVENTCHILDMALTREATMENT&JUVENILEDELINQUENCY
OBJECTIVE2.1:Toprovideevidence-basedprogramstoourtargetpopulations
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
2.2.1:Conductcommunityoutreachand
schoolpresentationsonFYEPservices
September31,2021
oruponrequest
Increasecommunity/public
awareness
(10)presentationsare
completed
(6)community
outreach/partnershipsare
completed
OBJECTIVE2.3.:Toenhanceandstrengthenpreventionandsupportservices.
ACTION TIMEFRAME DESIREDOUTCOME
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&
YouthEnhancementProgram
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&
YouthEnhancementProgram
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)
V. Pre-ExpenditureReporting:SSBGDATAPORTAL
VI. Appendices
o APPENDIXA:DocumentationofPublicHearing(Pending)
o APPENDIXB:Certifications(Pending)
o APPENDIXD:TANFACF-196-R
o APPENDIXE:SF424M
o APPENDIXF:FederalFinancialReport(FFR)ForSF-425
o APPENDIXG:DYSOrganizationalChart
o
o DIVISIONOFYOUTHSERVICESo COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
o DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & CULTURAL AFFAIRS
o OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR o CAPITOL HILL #1361 P.O. BOX 501000 SAIPAN, MP 96950
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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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o APPENDIXJ:FY2019Data
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
020406080
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
0
2
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