"We can depend on FOCUS’ clearly defined and well-researched domains and standards to set the course for our organization."
Rhonda Hendel, Executive Director Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO), Violence Against Women Services
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Welcome to the Focus Accreditation
WHY FOCUS?
For over ten years FOCUS Accreditation has been helping human service organizations in Ontario improve their quality of services. Quality improvement and ongoing learning are at the heart of our accreditation process, and with over 98% annual client retention, our approach has helped numerous organizations deliver exceptional results to their communities.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help your organization improve the quality of its services and become a leader in your sector.
SECTORS OF EXPERTISE
You provide valuable support services to the people in your community.
FOCUS Accreditation is here to support you.
OUR ACCREDITATION PROCESS
The FOCUS Quality Improvement and Accreditation program was created to blend international best practices and Canadian culture to help organizations deliver world-class services to our local communities. We believe in collaboration and inclusion, so we developed our accreditation process with input from the people who use community-based human services, community stakeholders, sector experts and people like you, who work to support the people in our communities.
INITIAL DISCOVERY AND REVIEW
- Initial FOCUS Information Session
- Introductory Webinar
- In-Person Orientation Session
- FOCUS Current Standards
- Evidence Guide
- GAP Analysis
EVALUATION AND LEARNING
- Access to FOCUS Quality Improvement Tools
- Readiness Assessment
- Monthly Community of Practice Webinars
- 1-800 Telephone and Quick Response Email Support
- Access to a Listserve for Networking Support
RESULTS
- Final Onsite Validation
- FOCUS PR Media Kit
- Peer Validator Cohort
- Widespread Recognition of Success
GET STARTED
Interested in learning more about how we can help your organization? Give us a call at 1.866.805.2600, email us at admin@focusaccreditation.org, or fill out the contact form on our contact page.
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POST-ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
For the 98% of our clients that return each year, accreditation is just the beginning of their organization’s growth. FOCUS is committed to helping human service organizations like yours grow beyond their first accreditation. Maintaining ongoing learning, transparency and accountability is important for every organization – and we can help yours with these opportunities for continual growth:
- Standards reflecting current best and successful practices
- 4-year Accreditation Award
- Seal of Sustainability for organizations accredited three times and onward
- Annual Learning Event
- Monthly Community of Practice Webinar
- Peer Validator Cohort Program
- Ongoing promotional opportunities
- Research and co-presentation involvement
GET INVOLVED
Interested in sharing your learning and supporting other organizations? We’d love your help. Potential opportunities for involvement include:
- Board Member
- Accreditation Committee Member
- Survey Respondent
- Focus Group Participant
- Special Projects Consultant
NEWS & LEARNING
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