COA Accreditation
 

The Council of Accreditation (COA) is an international, independent, not-for-profit, child- and family-service and behavioral healthcare accrediting organization. It was founded in 1977 by the Child Welfare League of America and Family Service America (now the Alliance for Children and Families). Originally known as an accrediting body for family and children's agencies, COA currently accredits 38 different service areas and over 60 types of programs.

Family Services recently received notification of re-accreditation by COA through 11/30/2013. This is a significant achievement and one in which the agency takes considerable pride. The COA re-accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of both an organization’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices. All are measured against national standards of best practice. These standards emphasize services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence based, and outcomes-oriented, In addition, they confirm that the services are provided by a skilled and supported workforce and that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Re-accreditation attests that an organization continues to meet the highest national standards. It also provides assurance that the organization is performing services which the community needs, conducting its operations successfully, and managing its funds effectively.

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