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Latest news

President Obama Signs Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act

01/17/2013

Hague Accreditation and Approval requirements will now be applied to all agencies and persons providing “adoptions services” in cases where a child... more > >

New Chair-Elect and Trustees Elected to the Board

01/09/2013

Markus Trice is elected as Chair-Elect and Christopher Leung and Sara Manzano-Díaz as Trustees. more > >

Senate Passes Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012

12/07/2012

On 12/5/12 Senate Bill 3331 was passed to provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards. more > >

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Accreditation News

Spring 2013 Innovative Practice Award Winners

05/17/2013

The Innovative Practices Award is presented to COA accredited and in-process organizations that demonstrate the effective application of new and... more > >

Dept. of Justice Funds Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

05/08/2013

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications to support comprehensive and specialized services to victims of human trafficking... more > >

Self-Paced Trainings: for those who want flexibility

04/23/2013

Choose from a variety of free, pre-recorded lessons 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and take them at your own pace. more > >

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Standards News

Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary Care Standards

07/26/2012

Following passage of the Affordable Care Act, COA has seen a growing number of its behavioral health organizations adapting their service model to... more > >

Standards for Serving Military Veterans & Families

07/25/2012

COA is proud to announce that through a partnership with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and other leading experts in the field, it has... more > >

New Standards Address Human Trafficking Issues

07/25/2012

In collaboration with a panel of nationwide experts, COA has integrated critical information into our Standards to address the nationwide issue of... more > >

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Articles and Letters

Richard's Colleague Letter to the Field

12/07/2012

Although the lengthy stoppage of COA’s email, internet and phone services resulting from Hurricane Sandy was challenging and stressful, your patience,... more > >

Richard's Colleague Letter to the Field

06/28/2012

As our August national conference - Fulfilling the Promise - approaches, I would like to give you a preview of some of the new and exciting... more > >

Richard's Colleague Letter to the Field

06/11/2012

As you know, the theme of our 2012 National Conference is Fulfilling the Promise. In that regard, we are continuously working to fulfill our promise... more > >

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Press Releases

COA Announces NTEN as New Supporting Organization

03/12/2013

Nonprofit Technology Network and the Council on Accreditation Partner to Support Efforts of Human Service Organizations to Use Technology to Fulfill... more > >

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