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DATE: March 7, 2011
CONTACT: Amy Nusbaum Rode
PHONE: (419) 695-8010 x.1043
EMAIL: rodea@safy.org

For Immediate Release

Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) receives COA reaccreditation

(Delphos, OHIO) – Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) is proud to announce it has received reaccreditation from the Council of Accreditation (COA). The endorsement recognizes SAFY in upholding the highest national standards for professional performance.

COA reviewers conducted a three-day intensive on-site review of the organization, which is headquartered in Delphos, Ohio. Assessors thoroughly reviewed SAFY’s case files, financial data, interviewed clients, staff, administrators and board members, as well as toured facilities. COA issued positive comments about SAFY, including:

• "...the organization is very open and transparent in its operation and communications."
• "Organization has developed a well thought out and comprehensive code of ethics."
• "Financial processes are very impressive…Excellent financial reporting noted."
• "The organization has a strong, involved, invested board."
• "This organization encourages creativity and innovation by staff at the senior and local level, with a consistent structure for programs and services system wide."
• "The organization demonstrates strong support for practices that promote respect and healing."
• "Staff is highly interactive with youth and families, and exhibit very strong connections/relationships."

"COA Accreditation shows SAFY’s commitment to excellence in both the services it offers as well as our business practices," says Jim Sherman, Vice President of Quality Improvement. "It is just one example of how our staff works together to fulfill the mission of making sure every child receives the love and stability they deserve."

SAFY received accreditation for the services of foster care, adoption, mental health, family preservation and stabilization, shelter care, group living, youth independent living and developmental disabilities. SAFY has been accredited since 1995.

For additional information, contact Amy Rode at 800-532-7239 or visit www.safy.org

About SAFY

Children who have experienced the worst in life have found hope through SAFY. More than a traditional foster care agency, SAFY is a nationally-recognized, not-for-profit family and children services organization. The organization provides a broad range of services. Each year SAFY serves more than 4,300 difficult-to-place foster children in eight states, utilizing skilled treatment foster families who provide a caring, stable environment.

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