An important message from Dr. David E. Jacobsen, CEO of The Children's Home:

Congratulations to The Childen's Home for COA Accreditation

The Children's Home has received notification from The Council on Accreditation (COA) that we have successfully achieved reaccreditation from COA. The accreditation process is designed to promote continuous quality improvement in the facilities and services provided to children and families. Our commitment is to provide the very best quality in all that we do. The decision from COA goes a long way to indicate that we are meeting those very high standards.

I want to also take the time to thank each of you for the role you played in this arduous process. Many children and families provided valuable feedback throughout our preparation for the Self Study and during the Site Visit last March. Colleagues, volunteers, and members of the local community completed questionnaires and participated in various meetings geared toward achieving best practice standards. Staff from every level of the agency have been involved in the CQI process and daily delivery of services. And Board members have provided excellent leadership establishing and acting upon the strategic initiatives created three years ago. Thank you all.

This coming year the Home will complete another Self Study in accordance with the redesigned procedures from COA. This process is meant to enhance our ability to maintain excellence in every department. I invite all stakeholders to be involved in the process. Please contact John Powers, Director of Volunteers, at 860-635-6010 x334 or jpowers@childhome.org to learn about your opportunities to be part of the team.