The Weld County Department of Human Services (DHS) was recognized by the state with the 2023 C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award at a celebration on Wednesday, June 26.
C-Stat is a performance management tool used by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) to better focus on and improve performance outcomes that enhance people’s lives, according to the CDHS website. Counties that receive the C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award meet over 75% of their C-Stat goals for the year and are “more likely to meet the needs of individuals and families in their community.”
Out of 25 Colorado counties that met their C-Stat goals in 2023, Weld County was the only “large” county – defined as a county with a population of over 100,000 residents – that received this recognition. This is the second time Weld County has been recognized, with the first occurring in 2020.
Directors of each division of DHS were present at the awards celebration to congratulate their staff, many of whom attended, on the achievement. Director of Human Services Jamie Ulrich and Deputy Director of Human Services Tami Grant accepted the award from CDHS representatives, including Deputy Executive Director of Community Partnerships Minna Castillo.
“This award really is to celebrate your resilience, your passion for this work, and the time, talent and energy that you put in every day,” said Castillo. “You all went above and beyond. This is a testament to the work you do every day to make sure that you’re focused on the needs of your community.”
Weld County Commissioners Scott James, Perry Buck, Mike Freeman, and Commissioner Chair Kevin Ross were also present to offer their support and congratulations.
“On behalf of my fellow commissioners, we are so pleased to stand behind you and the amazing work that you do,” said James. “I have been so honored to be able to work with Jamie and Tami and everyone on their team as they provide services for the people that need them the most here in Weld County.”
To learn more about DHS, please visit https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services.
