CFC Newsletter Highlights

• CFC Stakeholder Engagement Survey

• CFC Draft Timeline

• CFC Council Announcements and Topics

• CFC Listening Session

• CFC Volunteer Opportunities

CFC Stakeholder Engagement Survey

About the Survey

The Department is seeking feedback through this Stakeholder Engagement Survey from Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver members and other CFC stakeholders on how we can improve CFC stakeholder engagement. It is important we hear from as many stakeholders as possible for an accurate assessment of individual experiences and values. We want to reach all possible stakeholders, including those who aren’t necessarily familiar with CFC or have not yet engaged in previous engagement opportunities. The deadline to take this survey is Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

What is CFC?

CFC is a new federal authority being implemented by the Department that expands access to valuable services that help with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. CFC will also expand participant-directed models, such as Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) and In-Home Support Services (IHSS) beyond the current Home and Community-Based Services waivers. An overview of CFC and how it relates to HCBS waivers is on the CFC Overview page.

To better understand how the Department can improve upcoming CFC stakeholder opportunities and improve the launch of CFC in Colorado, we have included this short survey that we would like you to participate in. It will only take 2-3 minutes to complete. It is important we hear from as many stakeholders as possible to accurately assess individual experiences and values. Even if you aren't necessarily familiar with CFC, your feedback is valuable, and we ask you also to complete the survey.

What we need from you:

• Take 2-3 minutes to complete the CFC Stakeholder Engagement Survey by Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Follow the survey link or contact Jordan Larson and complete the survey with him over the phone by calling 303-866-3580.

• Share or forward this survey with one or two people in your community, such as someone who receives services from your organization, colleagues, or other stakeholders that you feel would like to provide feedback on CFC.

As we move forward in implementing CFC in Colorado, we strive to create stakeholder opportunities that enable interested individuals the opportunity to contribute to the

launch of CFC in Colorado. Your feedback will be used to drive upcoming CFC stakeholder engagement and ensure CFC is developed by and for Health First Colorado members.

For more information:

If you have any additional questions, please email the CFC team at hcpf_cfc@state.co.us, or call Jordan Larson at 303-866-3580.

CFC Draft Timeline

CFC is a complex program to implement, and to assist stakeholders with understanding the different factors that impact CFC, the Department has released a CFC Draft Timeline (see also the text only versions available in both English and Spanish).

• CFC DRAFT Timeline - July 2022

• CFC DRAFT Timeline - Text Only - July 2022

• CFC DRAFT Timeline - Text Only - Spanish - July 2022

CFC Council January 2023 Meeting

The CFC Council collaborates with the Department on the design and implementation of a CFC option in Colorado. The CFC Council needs input from Coloradans with disabilities, Coloradans 65 years or older, and advocates to help ensure CFC is implemented in a way that best meets Colorado’s needs. Everyone is welcome!

CFC Council meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., through May 2023. These meetings are open to the public.

The next meeting will be held:

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT

Meeting Focus: CFC Review and CDASS Overview

Join via Google Meet

Join via Phone:

1-260-230-1249, PIN: 719 313 221#

Meeting information will be posted on the Community First Choice Stakeholder Opportunities webpage.

Reasonable accommodations for the meetings will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please contact John Barry at john.r.barry@state.co.us or the Department's 504/ADA Coordinator at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting to make arrangements.

Prior Meeting Materials

If you were not able to make last month’s CFC Council meeting, we recommend you review last month’s meeting materials listed below:

Nov. 2, 2022

• Agenda

• Webinar Recording

• Meeting Notes

• Presentation

Wondering What CFC Is and Why It's Important to Get Involved?

Check out the CFC overview to learn more about CFC and why it is important we hear from advocates, individuals with disabilities, and anyone else who may be impacted by CFC! This is also a great resource to introduce and discuss CFC with the people you know or simply invite them to a CFC Council Meeting.

Meeting Topics for 2022-2023

Below outlines the meeting schedule for the CFC Council for 2022-2023 with topics that are intended to be discussed for those specific meeting dates. CFC Council meeting topics are subject to change and are intended to give a general idea of what will be discussed at specific meetings.

CFC Listening Sessions

Purpose: CFC Listening Sessions are informal opportunities held the second Wednesday of each month for stakeholders to learn more about CFC by asking questions, sharing experiences, and talking with Department staff. No new policy or technical processes will be announced during these listening sessions; however, these are great opportunities to speak with the Department about questions or ideas you have around CFC.

All interested stakeholders and the public are welcome to attend.

The next Listening Session will be held:

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. MT

Join Via Google Meet

Join via Phone:

1-513-464-9325, PIN: 949 690 025#

Meeting information will be posted on the Community First Choice Stakeholder Opportunities webpage.

For more information or if you would like to receive a calendar invitation for these ongoing meetings, please email the CFC team at hcpf_cfc@state.co.us.

CFC Volunteer Opportunities

The Department is interested in working together with CFC stakeholders to improve community partnerships and diversify stakeholder input by building community resources by and for CFC stakeholders.

Current Focus – As of December 2022

• Non-Native English Speaker (NNES) Community Engagement

• CFC Community Outreach

• CFC Communication Toolkit

• CFC Parent Outreach

• CFC Stakeholder Engagement & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative

• CFC Stakeholder Ideas

Read the CFC Volunteer Overview for more details about this role and current opportunities.

Want to Get Involved, Ask Questions or Provide Feedback?

If you have any feedback or questions for the CFC team, please email hcpf_cfc@state.co.us, complete the CFC Feedback Form, or call Jordan Larson at 303-866-3580 for assistance.