WHO IS ACCREDITED?

Private Organization Accreditation
Family Services of Southeast Texas strengthens families through accessible, affordable counseling services and education for issues affecting family life, mental health and employment. We also provide comprehensive domestic violence shelter and support services.
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VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL
Judy Kay, LCSW
Volunteer Roles: Peer Reviewer; Team Leader
In administration for 22 of 24 years at Child Saving Institute, a COA-accredited not-for-profit child welfare agency in Omaha, Nebraska. Retired approximately two years ago, I moved to Tucson, Arizona, where I advocate for children's rights as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer to three young children.
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Purpose
The agency earns and sustains the public trust through honest, truthful, and responsible transactions, partnerships, and relationships with individuals, communities, providers, businesses, donors, and government entities.
FOC
PA-ETH 4: Protection of Reporters of Suspected Misconduct
The agency prohibits employment-related retaliation against employees and others affiliated with the agency who come forward with information about suspected misconduct or questionable practices, and provides an appropriate, confidential channel for reporting such information.
Interpretation: An agency establishing a policy to protect reporters of suspected misconduct can begin by adopting a code of conduct and ethical practice and developing reporting procedures. Procedures should include avoidance of baseless allegations, maintenance of anonymity, definitions, rights and responsibilities, and the role of supervisors, senior management, and governing body officers or committees.
Note: Please see the Whistleblower Policy Template - Private, Public, Canadian, Network for additional assistance with this standard.
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