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Accreditation
Our 2021 Private Standards Are Now Live!
The Council on Accreditation (COA) is proud to announce the publication of our 2021 Private Standards! The
READ MOREBuilding a New Organization: Reflections on the First Thirty Days
A big thank you to Jody, our President & CEO, for this blog post. After a successful due diligence process and Board and Member vote to merge, on January 1, 2021, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (Alliance) and the
READ MOREAddressing Practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In many ways, this last year has created a crossroads for human service organizations. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed children and families of color at greater risk, with disproportionate impact on Black communities. Demands
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Admin/Management
Change is Inevitable: Executive Leadership Transition
A big thank you to Peer Reviewer and Executive Director of Champions for Children, Inc. Amy Haile for this
READ MORECOA Benchmarking: Meeting the Need for Data
In 2016, COA began our 2020 strategic planning process. We talked with and surveyed our network on their reasons for seeking COA accreditation and how we could provide even more value to their experience. One recurring theme was the need for data.
READ MORESocial Distancing and COVID-19 Safety at Work: A Roundup of Resources
As we head into winter with the pandemic still raging, we wish our entire COA community health and safety. We know that many of our organizations provide essential services and have quickly implemented practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On
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Community
National Social Work Month: Essential Personnel Must Include Social Workers
It’s hard to believe it has been one year since the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19
READ MOREHow AFS Pivoted to Accommodate In-person Visitation During COVID-19
Too often great ideas are kept in-house without recognizing their potential to create change beyond the communities where they are born. COA’s Innovative Practices Award (IPA) identifies, documents, and celebrates examples of successful
READ MOREBuilding a New Organization: Reflections on the First Thirty Days
A big thank you to Jody, our President & CEO, for this blog post. After a successful due diligence process and Board and Member vote to merge, on January 1, 2021, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (Alliance) and the
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Service Delivery
National Social Work Month: Essential Personnel Must Include Social Workers
It’s hard to believe it has been one year since the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19
READ MOREHow AFS Pivoted to Accommodate In-person Visitation During COVID-19
Too often great ideas are kept in-house without recognizing their potential to create change beyond the communities where they are born. COA’s Innovative Practices Award (IPA) identifies, documents, and celebrates examples of successful
READ MORECOA Benchmarking: Meeting the Need for Data
In 2016, COA began our 2020 strategic planning process. We talked with and surveyed our network on their reasons for seeking COA accreditation and how we could provide even more value to their experience. One recurring theme was the need for data.
READ MORE