We are thrilled to announce that Goshen Valley Foundation has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). This prestigious achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality services to the individuals and families we serve.
On behalf of the COA, we received the following message:
“I am delighted to inform you that Goshen Valley Foundation, Inc. has been reaccredited. In addition, Goshen Valley Foundation, Inc. was expedited through the Pre-Commission Review Report (PCR) process as a result of not receiving any out-of-compliance ratings in any of the fundamental practice standards. Congratulations on this amazing achievement.”
This expedited process is a testament to the exceptional standards we uphold at Goshen Valley. By meeting all the fundamental practice standards without any deficiencies, we bypassed the need for a Pre-Commission Review Report, highlighting our dedication to excellence.
Key Organizational Strengths Recognized by COA
COA’s evaluation highlighted several strengths within our organization:
- Financial Management: We demonstrate excellent stewardship principles that foster long-term sustainability and growth. Our Board and leadership maintain a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
- Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI): We have made significant strides in building a sustainable performance and quality improvement framework, which supports data-informed decision-making.
- Risk Prevention and Management (RPM): Our proactive approach to risk management includes systematic reviews of potential risk factors and integration of learning practices, ensuring safety and security.
Service Delivery Excellence
Our commitment to excellence extends to our service delivery:
- Behavior Support and Management (BSM): We promote a culture of felt safety, respectful exchanges, and relationship trust through various methodologies and supportive interactions.
- Client Rights (CR): Client rights are foundational to our services, ensuring confidence in the respectful partnership between young people and our dedicated staff.
- Training and Supervision (TS): Extensive training is at the core of our reputation as a trusted service provider. Our comprehensive training program, including TBRI training, significantly impacts the wellness of both staff and clients.
Commendations from COA
COA’s assessment also offered commendations that reflect our unique strengths:
- Mission-Driven Organization: Our values are held tightly and lived out by everyone involved with Goshen Valley.
- Passionate and Engaged Board: Our board’s engagement and understanding of risk management set us apart from other organizations.
- Safest Place for Foster Kids: COA affirmed, “Your statement of being the safest place for foster kids in the state is not boastful. It is accurate.”
- Community Respect: We have earned great respect from our community for our dedication to providing high-quality services.
Moving Forward with Excellence
As we celebrate this reaccreditation, we share this accomplishment with our staff, board of trustees, funders, regulatory bodies, and all our stakeholders. This achievement is not just a reflection of our past efforts but a promise of our continued dedication to delivering the very best quality services.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in this journey—our dedicated staff, passionate board members, committed foster parents, supportive community, and the individuals and families we serve. Together, we have achieved this incredible milestone, and together, we will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those in our care.
Thank you for your continued support of Goshen Valley Foundation. We look forward to the future with optimism and a steadfast commitment to excellence.