W. Va. Code R. § 79-1-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 79-1-4 - Children's Trust Fund Regulations

The Commission shall carry out the provisions of the law creating the Children's Trust Fund through the following regulations.

4.1. Management of the Trust Fund.

4.1.1. In July of each year, the West Virginia Tax Department will provide the Commission the amount of money contributed through the West Virginia personal income tax checkoff system. The Commission will add to this amount any contributions made by other means, and the amount of interest earned by the Trust Fund.

4.1.2. During any one (1) fiscal year, the Commission may authorize the expenditure of no more than one half (1/2) of the income of the Trust Fund for that year with the remainder being invested by the State Treasurer's Office.

4.2. Application criteria.

4.2.1. The Commission will annually establish and publish the funding priorities for the Children's Trust Fund grants.

4.2.2. The Children's Trust Fund grants will emphasize primary and secondary levels of prevention.

4.2.2.1. Primary prevention of child abuse refers to those efforts aimed at the education of parents and care givers before abuse and neglect occur. Examples of primary prevention programs may include, but not be limited to, educational programs in schools, parenting and prenatal support classes and "Awareness" announcements in the media.

4.2.2.2. Secondary prevention of child abuse and neglect refers to those supportive services offered parents and primary care givers who are considered, because of their life situations, to be "At Risk." While child abuse or neglect may not have taken place within these families, the probability that it will is presumed greater than in the general population. Examples of secondary prevention programs may include, but not be limited to, support programs for teenage parents; programs for parents of infants with special problems, such as birth defects or prematurity; and programs for families with identifiable stresses.

4.2.3. The proposed review criteria, considered by the committee reviewing applications may include, but not be limited to, the following.

4.2.3.1. Does the project focus on prevention as opposed to treatment?

4.2.3.2. Does the project address the identified priorities?

4.2.3.3. Does the service to be provided offer a reasonable approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in general, and for the target community or group in particular?

4.2.3.4. Is the project innovative in your area?

4.2.3.5. Is there a demonstrated community need for the project?

4.2.3.6. Are the plans for start-up and ongoing administration of the project sound?

4.2.3.7. Is the project adequately and appropriately staffed to carry out the objectives?

4.2.3.8. Does the proposal reflect active cooperation with other groups and individuals in the community in which the project is located?

4.2.3.9. Are the project objectives clear, achievable and measurable?

4.2.3.10. Is the budget reasonable in terms of stated objectives?

4.2.3.11. Is the evaluation method clearly defined?

4.2.3.12. Are there other sources of funding being utilized for the project?

4.2.3.13. Is there a plan to continue the program if it is successful?

4.2.4. Application deadlines.

4.2.4.1. Application materials shall be available by September 1.

4.2.4.2. Applications must be received by the West Virginia Commission on Children and Youth by October 1.

4.2.4.3. Award notifications shall be made by November 15.

4.2.4.4. Contracts will be negotiated by the Executive Director and approved by the chair of the Commission.

4.2.4.5. Contract period shall be January 1 to December 31.

4.3. Protests.

All protests, whether against the solicitation or the awards, must be in writing and contain the original signature of the protesting party. Such protests must state all facts and arguments in which the protesting party is relying as the basis for its action. Copies of all protests shall be mailed or delivered by the protesting party to the Executive Director, Commission on Children and Youth.

Executive Director

West Virginia Commission on Children and Youth

1900 Washington Street, East Charleston, West Virginia 25305

In the event that a protest may affect the interests of any applicant, such applicant(s) will be given an opportunity to submit its views and relevant information on the protest to the Executive Director.

Protests filed against the solicitation must be received by the Executive Director not later than ten (10) days following announcement of awards to be considered. If the protest involves the rejection of an application submitted by the protesting party, or the selection for funding of an application submitted by another applicant, then the protest must be received by the Executive Director not later than five (5) business days following notice of the Commission's decision.

The Executive Committee of the Commission will consider the record and all facts available and issue a decision within ten (10) business days following the receipt of the protest. Should additional time be required, the protesting party and other concerned parties will be notified of the delay.

The decision of the Executive Committee will be final and conclusive.

W. Va. Code R. § 79-1-4