October 2020
Greetings!

This month marks the one-year deadline for final implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) - a significant marker for agencies and states alike. Whether your organization is subject to this mandate, or you are considering accreditation for other compliance requirements, planning is key before you begin. In addition to updates in the field, we have included ideas and information for the preparation phase of becoming accredited. Preparing is time well spent and a small investment that can help you move more efficiently through the process. We hope you find this information helpful.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Flowers & Team AG
Benefits of Accreditation
Becoming accredited offers behavioral health and human service organizations professional recognition for meeting the highest standards in quality service delivery while providing clients with an appropriate tool for effectively evaluating service providers. Watch the video for more information on how your organization will benefit. 
Shop Talk
Behavioral Health: Did you know?
FFPSA’s criteria for a QRTP includes a trauma-informed model. Since accreditation requires that services be based on leading practices, accreditation helps position organizations to meet this specific criterion.
AG has worked with many organizations such as Aldea Children and Family Services; Pine Haven Boys Center; and BestSelf Behavioral Health who have implemented the trauma-informed model as part of their accreditation. Contact us to learn more.
Child Welfare: FFPSA Implementation
The clock is officially ticking on the one year deadline for final FFPSA implementation. From an agency accreditation perspective, this means that while there is still time to become accredited, it will need to be done with a consistent effort, focus on efficiency, and a continuous eye on timing. Our latest blog outlines facts and important steps you can and should be taking now if you wish to become an accredited QRTP. 
Accreditation in ActionTM

Congratulations to Revive Youth and Family Services for achieving accreditation with COA! Revive offers Residential Group Homes, Independent Living Programs and Juvenile Cognitive Intervention Programs for youth in the Milwaukee, WI area. Special thanks to AG consultant Bobbie Lison who worked with the team at Revive. Great job to everyone involved!
Company News
Accreditation in Times of Crisis:
Sincere thanks and appreciation to the individuals who have already responded to AG’s survey, Accreditation in Times of Crisis. Preliminary results indicate that accreditation helped in meeting some of the challenges of the pandemic particularly infection control and technology planning. The Survey is open until October 31. Next month – we’ll be posting results and providing more in-depth information. 
AG Turned 11!
Last month Accreditation Guru celebrated 11 years in business! We could not have made it this far without our amazing cadre of accreditation consultants and administrative team. Also, a hearty thank you to all our wonderful clients across the U.S. and abroad. Individuals like you make doing business a real pleasure! Here’s to the future and continuing to help organizations Prepare for Greatness™! #JustGettingStarted #11Strong
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