| CCF |
Acronym for Commission on Children and Families. |
| Best Practices |
Research-based, or proven, elements of programs to meet specific needs. For example, a “best practice” of a parenting class is that it is voluntary. All programs funded by CCF should contain at least one of the components of best practices for their program type as listed by the Oregon Commission on Children and Families |
| Biennium |
CCF’s budget runs on a biennium system, meaning they receive funding every two years. |
| Board |
The CCF Board consists of at least 12 members, 51% of which are lay persons. The Board’s responsibility is to approve funding for programs and courses of action for CCF staff, as well as to develop priorities for CCF. |
| Child Care Enhancement Grant |
This is a grant offered by CCF and administered through Child Care Resource and Referral’s Quarterly Advisory Board. Child Care providers can apply for grants to increase the quality and quantity of child care in Malheur County. For more information, contact the Commission on Children and Families or Child Care Resource and Referral. |
| Collaboration |
The process of several agencies working together to accomplish a single goal. Collaboration includes: planning, funding, administering, implementing, staffing, monitoring, etc. |
| Community Development |
The process of developing a better community. CCF is actively involved in community development, especially in the area of children and youth programming. |
| Community Engagement |
The process of getting the community involved in local efforts and activities. One of CCF’s primary responsibilities is in the area of community engagement. |
| Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) |
A requirement of Oregon Legislature through Senate Bill 555, passed in 1999. Local CCF’s are required to facilitate the development of a county-wide plan, getting local agencies moving in the same direction and toward the same goals. A copy of the current plan can be obtained by contacting the Commission. |
| Grant |
Money given to an agency or organization for a specific purpose. CCF allows agencies to apply for large grants (up to $20,000) once per year. Times are announced through public announcements in the local newspaper. CCF allows agencies to apply for small, one-time grants (up to $3,000) any time. These applications are considered by the Board each month and are due the second Monday of each month. For more information, see “RFP” and “Small Community Development Grant.” |
| Grant Stream |
This term refers to the way CCF’s money is identified and used. Each grant stream has specific requirements about how CCF can use the money. For example, one grant stream is the Child Care Development Fund. These dollars can only be used to increase the quality and quantity of child care and cannot be used to pay for individual child care slots. CCF’s grant streams determine much of what CCF is able to do. |
| Lay Person |
By CCF’s definition, someone who does not receive income from services to children and families. The CCF Board must be 51% lay persons. |
| OCCF |
Acronym for Oregon Commission on Children and Families or “the State Commission.” This is who gives local CCFs their direction. |
| Phase I, II, III |
Elements of the Comprehensive Planning process. The plan is developed in stages or “phases.” Phase I was completed in September 2000 and consisted of “mapping” or identifying community strengths and weaknesses. Phase II is in progress and consists of identifying and developing strategies to help meet the needs of individuals in the community. Phase III has not yet been defined. |
| Provider |
The agency or organization that provides a service using CCF funding. For example, Treasure Valley Community College is a “provider” because they house the WINGS program, which is partially funded by CCF in 2001/2002. |
| RFP |
Short for “Request for Proposal.” This refers to CCF’s large grant (up to $20,000) application. At least once per biennium, CCF goes “out on bid,” announcing through the local newspaper that it has funding available for those who want to apply. Agencies wishing to apply for CCF funding are required to send the person who will be administering the grant to a bidder’s workshop. For more information, contact the Commission. |
| Senate Bill 555(SB 555) |
A piece of legislation passed by the Oregon Legislature in 1999. This bill requires local CCFs to assist in developing a comprehensive, county-wide, community plan. |
| Small Community Development Grant |
This is a one-time grant up to $3,000, primarily used as “start-up” funds or “seed money” to get programs off the ground. CCF accepts applications for small community development grants continuously throughout the year. To be considered at the next Board meeting, applications must be turned in by the second Monday of each month at 12 p.m., for more information contact the Commission. |
| Staff |
Individuals who work for the Commission on Children and Families. CCF currently pays three full time employees: Director, Management Assistant, and Office Assistant. |