Reaccreditation Celebration
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community recently received notification that we have been reaccredited by the Council of Accreditation (COA), successfully passing all one thousand, one hundred and sixty-nine standards of best practice which means that we are reaccredited for another 4-year term. This is a significant achievement.
COA reaccreditation is an objective and reliable verification that provides confidence and support to an organization’s service recipients, board members, staff and community partners. The COA reaccreditation 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.
The achievement represents the fulfillment of countless hours of hard work and the dedication of many people–most notably our board of directors: Chair – Ian Strachan; Vice Chair – Albert Pasqualotto; Treasurer – Craig Perler; Secretary - Arleen Thordarson; Director – Kathy Marshall; Director – Kelly Swift and of course our staff.
Accreditation
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services has been accredited with the Council On Accreditation (COA) since 2003 and recently achieved reaccreditation. To meet accreditation, organizations must be accredited every four years. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services has been approved by COA until 10/31/2015.
COA's reaccreditation process is client centered and supportive of the unique cultural needs and goals of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services and the people we serve.
About COA (Council On 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 over 45 different service areas. Among the service areas are substance abuse treatment, adult day care, services for the homeless, foster care, and inter-country adoption.
COA views accreditation as a catalyst for change that builds on an organization's strengths and helps it achieve better results in all areas. The accreditation process is designed to meet the needs of diverse organizations. An organization is evaluated against best-practice standards, which are developed using a consensus model with input from a wide range of service providers, funders, experts, policymakers and consumers.
For more information please see the COA website
