COA Accreditation
Field Comment Period Open for Draft Updates to COA Accreditation Standards
Social CurrentHelp Shape the Next Edition of COA Accreditation Standards
COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, is proposing enhancements to six sections of its standards. These proposed updates, which reflect an in-depth review and synthesis of prominent published research and professional literature, as well as collaboration with a diverse group of subject matter experts, are now available for review and comment.
Download the documents of proposed changes:
- Workforce Development and Support Services (WDS)
- Case Management (CM)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VOC)
- Adult Day Services (AD)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- For-Profit Administration and Financial Management (AFM)
Click on the links above to save the Word documents to your computer’s Downloads folder. Review the documents and submit your feedback through the process outlined at the top of each document. The deadline to make comments is Dec. 18.
The field comment period is a critical step in our process because it ensures our standards are field informed by including input from provider organizations in the development process. This critical pairing of research and practice ensures that the COA Accreditation standards remain rigorous, practical, and reflective of current trends and evolving practices and continue to promote improved outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. The final updates will be released in spring 2025.
About Social Current
Social Current is the premier partner and solutions provider to a diverse network of more than 1,800 human and social service organizations. Together with our network, we are activating the power of the social sector to effect broader systemic change that is needed to achieve our vision of an equitable society where all people can thrive. We support, strengthen, and amplify the work of the social sector in six core integrated areas including brain science and trauma-informed approaches; COA Accreditation; child, family, and community well-being; equity, diversity, and inclusion; government affairs and advocacy; and leadership and organizational development.