18 Jul 2017
A Visual History of COA
2017 is the year COA turns 40. To honor the occasion, here’s a timeline of key milestones that have helped define COA and its role in the human services field.
11 Apr 2017
Help! What Are the Differences Between Accreditation, Licensing and Certification?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from organizations, is what the differences are between these entities: Accrediting bodies, licensing authorities, and certification organizations. In this article, we will explore the differences and the correlations between them.
28 Feb 2017
The What, Why and How of Cultural Competence
Community demographics are continuing to evolve nationwide, making the need for culturally competent organizations more prevalent than ever. In this article, we will discuss what this means for you as a provider of social services, and how your organization can progress in this realm by exploring the what, why and how of cultural competence.
15 Feb 2017
Creating Effective Workgroups on the Road to Accreditation
This post will discuss how to form effective workgroups that can assist your organization with completing the necessary work in order to achieve accreditation – and hopefully improve your organization’s operations as well.