I. Purpose and Principles

The ACCMP Flexible Funding Program is designed to provide short-term, supplemental support for families with children and youth (ages 0-21) in Adams County. The purpose of these funds is to:

Mitigate risk factors for adverse outcomes (e.g., prevent homelessness, ensure access to basic needs).
Increase protective factors that promote resiliency (e.g., provide stability, support educational or health needs).

This funding is not an emergency assistance program or a substitute for public benefits or long-term financial support. Instead, it serves as a last-resort resource when no other viable funding is available.

II. Eligibility and Accessibility

Eligible Recipients

Families with children or youth ages 0-21 residing in Adams County.
Must be connected to an ACCMP member agency who submits the referral form.
Must have an identified need aligned with the purpose of flex funding.

Ineligible Expenses

To ensure funds are used effectively, ACCMP does not cover:

Credit card payments
Ongoing or recurring expenses (e.g., ongoing childcare, utilities, transportation costs)
Expenses covered by other funding sources (requests for cost-sharing will be reviewed)
Debt clearing for old apartment balances (e.g., paying off a prior eviction or broken lease) when old balance does not ensure that the family will secure stable housing, and the family is without a sustainability plan for continued proactive housing solutions
Legal & application fees (citizenship applications, applications for housing, court associated fines, background checks)
Entertainment, luxury items, or subscription services

Housing Assistance Policy

ACCMP’s flexible funding is not a housing assistance program. Requests for rental assistance, security deposits, or housing-related debt payments must be pursued through appropriate housing assistance programs before seeking ACCMP flexible funds. ACCMP flex funds may be attributed to past due rent arrears up to $1000. Applicants must demonstrate that they have applied for and been denied assistance from relevant community resources before requesting ACCMP flex funds. This includes, but is not limited to:

Emergency rental assistance programs
State and local housing assistance grants
Nonprofit housing stabilization programs (e.g., Almost Home, Catholic Charities, local housing authorities)
Tenant support and mediation services

Requests for financial assistance must include documentation showing that alternative funding sources have been explored and are either unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate for the family’s specific needs. For families in need of housing assistance, ACCMP will provide referrals to organizations specializing in housing support, including emergency rental assistance, eviction prevention, and long-term housing stabilization services. ACCMP is not responsible for securing housing resources but will assist families in identifying the appropriate agencies to meet their needs.

Payer of Last Resort Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate that all reasonable alternative funding sources have been explored first. Acceptable verification methods include:

Agency Referral Statement (verifying need and outlining alternative funding attempts within the funding request form).
For Housing-Specific Requests (submit documentation in compliance with Housing Assistance Policy compliance with Housing Assistance Policy and completed housing-related questions in funding request form)

III. Funding Process and Review

Funding Tiers and Review Process

To balance accessibility with accountability, funding requests will follow a tiered review system:

Tiered Review System
Request Amount	Approval Process	Documentation Required
$2,000 and Under	ACCMP Administrator Review	Completed Referral Form and potential follow-up questions/documentation
Over $2,000	Requires Executive Committee Approval	Completed Referral Form and potential follow-up questions/documentation

Routine requests will be reviewed within five (5) business days by ACCMP Administrator or Executive Committee.

Emergency Requests: Requests flagged as critical (risk of immediate harm) will be reviewed within 2 business days whenever possible.

Request Submission Process

ACCMP Member Agency Completes Online Funding Form (PLEASE NOTE: This request is not to be shared directly with or completed by families in need, participants, or clients)
Minimal Verification Required: Self-Attestation, Referral Letter, or Case Plan.
ACCMP Administrator Reviews and Approves Requests ($2,000 and under) or forwards larger requests to the Executive Committee; three (3) votes needed to approve. Committee members who are requestors must abstain from voting.
Additional communication or information may be needed between the Requestor, family/caregiver(s), and service provider. The ACCMP Administrator will notify the Requestor if additional information is needed. The Requestor is responsible for facilitating this unless otherwise directed, and is expected to respond promptly to ensure the process is completed as quickly as possible for the family benefitting form the funds. Failure to provide the additional information within 10 business days will close the request.
Funds are Disbursed via Purchase Card or Check (never directly to clients).
1. To process check requests, we need an invoice (or official documentation) with the payee’s name, address, phone, email, and requested amount, along with a current W-9 form. If the address on the W-9 doesn’t match the billing address or where the funds will be sent, a Vendor Form may also be required.
2. You can find a blank W-9 form here: W-9 Form
Families Participate in a Brief Follow-Up Check-In to ensure funds addressed the need within 90 days and to meet ongoing data review ensuring fairness & equity to ensure funds are distributed equitably across demographics.

Appeal Process

If the request is declined by the ACCMP Administrator, the requestor and ACCMP Administrator will discuss issues relevant to the request. Should there be disagreement, the Executive Committee will review the request and make a final determination.

Additional Flex Fund Guidelines

Cost-sharing allowed: Cost-sharing with other funding sources is permitted.
Scholarships and sliding fees: Must be applied for before requesting Flex Fund resources, and professionals should access informal community supports where possible.
Funding limits: Up to $2,000 per family/caregiver per fiscal year. Special consideration for amounts above $2,000 in extraordinary cases.
Incentives: Limited to $50 per person in gift cards.
Approval/denial based on documentation, last resort requests, and available funds.
Expenditure tracking: ACCMP Administrator tracks expenses and provides bi-monthly reports to the IOG.
CMP Statute – Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.):
- 24-1.9-104(3)(a) “…The incentives shall be used to provide services to children and families who would benefit from integrated multi-agency services, as such population is defined by the memorandum of understanding…”
- 24-1.9-102 (h) “…any state general fund money appropriated to the program to be used to provide services to children and families who would benefit from integrated multi-agency services…” (referring to the reinvestment of money saved)

For Questions or Assistance:

Contact McKenna Hynes, ACCMP Administrator | Email: accmp@adamscountyco.gov