The Family First Prevention Services Act requires Qualified Residential Treatment Programs to achieve national accreditation

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80%

of organizations agree

that COA accreditation strengthens

funding requests/applications

88% 

of organizations agree

that COA accreditation improves

program marketability

91% 

of organizations agree

that COA accreditation improves the quality 

of services provided

to persons served

"Boys Town has been involved with COA for over 20 years. When we started with COA we were participating in two other accreditation activities and found COA to suit our needs well. While all the accreditations provided some good thought, COA in particular had standards that were well suited to establishing effective systems that promote positive youth outcomes. In the end, this is what is most important to us at Boys Town."

 - Jeff Peterson, MPA

   Executive Director Boys Town Home Campus

COA's Private Organization Accreditation process involves the review and accreditation of the entire organization. The process consists of a detailed review and analysis of both an organization's administrative operations and all of its service delivery practices for which COA has an applicable Service Standard. 

An Accreditation Coordinator who assists the organization throughout the process

Four-year accreditation

User-friendly, online process

Process typically takes 12-18 months

Site Visit Reviewers and Accreditation Commissioners are professional volunteers with relevant expertise

Standards and accreditation materials are free on www.COAnet.org

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