The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia (CHSWV) is proud to announce that it has been awarded accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), recognizing the organization’s commitment to providing quality services and support to children, youth, and families throughout West Virginia.
COA accreditation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate adherence to recognized standards of best practice in the delivery of human and social services. The accreditation process includes a comprehensive review of an organization’s programs, policies, practices, leadership, staff qualifications, quality improvement efforts, and commitment to the safety and well-being of those it serves.
The COA accreditation process provides organizations with an opportunity to evaluate their practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen the systems that support the children and families in their care. For CHSWV, the process reinforces the organization’s ongoing commitment to accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
The Children’s Home Society provides services designed to support children, youth, and families, including foster care, adoption, emergency child shelter services, independent living, family support, and other programs throughout West Virginia.
Children’s Home Society has been accredited for 33 years, with its first accreditation in 1993. We are pleased that our organization met all 973 standards. Our next accreditation process will take place in 2030. We look forward to continuing to care for West Virginia’s children and families at the highest level for many years to come.