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20 Jul
2021Mark Your Calendar for SPARK 2021
Designed by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation (Alliance-COA), SPARK 2021 is a three-day virtual learning experience that will activate the power of the social sector. It also signals an exciting new era for us and the sector, as we will be launching our new organization during the opening session.
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15 Jul
2021Extensive Integration Efforts Continue as Alliance and COA Prepare for Launch of New Organization
Along with the development and board approval of its new vision, mission, and core values, the Alliance-COA team continues to make significant progress on a wide range of integration objectives designed to fuel the success of its newly integrated organization, as it awaits final approval from the office of the New York State attorney general.
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16 Jun
2021Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice
Due to the racial disparities that have come to light because of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice protests, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and other major organizations across the country have crafted and signed a Nonprofit Racial Justice Statement.
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11 Jun
2021A Statement from the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the Council on Accreditation on the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Reauthorization Act of 2021
The following is a statement from Jody Levison-Johnson, president and CEO of The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation (Alliance- COA) on the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment (CAPTA) Reauthorization Act of 2021 (S.1927).
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07 Jun
2021How Will Your Organization Recognize Juneteenth this Year?
The holiday is both a celebration of Black culture and an opportunity to take specific actions to advance equity. Juneteenth (sometimes known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day) is a celebration of Black culture and freedom that has carried great significance since it was first proclaimed a holiday in 1865. The June 19 date commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
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03 Jun
2021New Hires Join Alliance-COA in Critical Social Sector Impact Areas
The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation (Alliance-COA) announced the recent addition of five new staff members in the focus areas of practice excellence in accreditation; equity, diversity and inclusion; safety and resilience; and brain science and trauma-informed care.
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29 Apr
2021Participate in 2021 Study on Human Services Compensation and Human Resources Trends
Find out how your compensation and benefits stack up against other human services organizations by taking part in the recently released survey on professional, direct service, and support staff positions.
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20 Apr
2021Alliance/COA Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
The following is a statement from Jody Levison-Johnson, president and CEO of The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities/Council on Accreditation (Alliance/COA) on the Derek Chauvin trial verdict of guilty on all three counts.
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20 Apr
2021Alliance-COA SPARK 2021 Call for Presentations
The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities/Council on Accreditation (Alliance/COA) seeks presentation proposals for its virtual learning experience, Alliance/COA SPARK 2021, to be held Sept. 14-Oct. 8.
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09 Apr
2021COA Measures: Benchmark Report Launch
We are excited to announce that our COA Measures benchmarking reports are now available for our accredited private and Canadian organizations. COA Measures is the first of its kind human services benchmarking program grounded in years of research. We began this journey in 2016 with COA’s 2020 strategic planning process. We talked with and surveyed ...
