Posts by Sara Charbonneau
EAGLE Included on National Accreditation Panel
Senior Director of EAGLE Accreditation Emily Robbearts will join a panel with other national accreditation leaders at the 2023 ACRC Conference in Minneapolis this May. The panel discussion entitled, “How Accreditation Enhances Outcomes, Equity and Service Experience of Children, Youth and Families,” will also include representatives from COA, CARF and JCAHO. The panel will discuss…
Read MoreEAGLE Organizations Participate in Financial Benchmarking Study
Business Consulting firm RKL has completed an in-depth study to develop financial ratio benchmarks for children, youth and family organizations using four years of audited financial data provided by 18 EAGLE-accredited organizations. Financial ratios are measurable and quantifiable tools for analyzing an organization’s strengths and weaknesses and ongoing measurement of the key financial drivers for…
Read MoreCommission Approves Enhanced Principles
Following an 18-month process led by the Thrive Initiative Steering Committee, the EAGLE Accreditation Commission, at its January meeting, approved changes to the EAGLE principles that will be released in April 2023. The updates to the EAGLE principles keep the impact of faith-based mission at the forefront and provide a powerful lens through which an…
Read MoreTwo Successful, Like-Minded Senior Living Organizations Explore Potential Strategic Affiliation
Ohio Living and Brio Living Services Seek Ways to Expand Mission, Enhance Aging Services in Great Lakes Region WESTERVILLE, Ohio and CHELSEA/GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (January 30, 2023) – Ohio Living and Brio Living Services, formerly UMRC & Porter Hills, recently announced they will explore a potential strategic affiliation to enhance aging service offerings in the…
Read MoreSeeking EAGLE Peer Reviewers
Sharing expertise, exploring best practices, creating lasting professional connections – these are three of the many benefits of serving as an EAGLE peer reviewer. As you look toward opportunities for professional development in 2023, consider the value of joining the peer reviewer pool. “The peer review team’s feedback created a picture of what we do…
Read MoreEAGLE Carries the Torch for Faith-based Service Excellence
EAGLE was on the move in 2022 as 33 peer reviewers took to the air, to the road, and even to Zoom to complete 13 EAGLE-related visits. As a result, EAGLE ended the year adding four new organizations to the EAGLE network. Post-visit surveys completed by organizations showcase the value of EAGLE’s focus on the…
Read MoreEAGLE expands its reach to Puerto Rico
“Blessed are they who come in the name of the Lord.” Since 1653, these words have greeted visitors passing through the San Juan gates on the island of Puerto Rico. In June, a team of EAGLE peer reviewers experienced God’s blessings when they completed site visits for three Puerto Rican agencies that successfully pursued EAGLE…
Read MoreEAGLE Communications Network
Thanks to the great feedback provided by members of the EAGLE Communication Network, we continue to build resources that help our EAGLE organizations communicate the value of EAGLE with both their internal and external stakeholders. Those who joined the first call of 2022 discussed the latest tools that have been added to the EAGLE Communications…
Read More2022 Site Visits
Planning is underway to resume on-site EAGLE site reviews in 2022. We are currently recruiting for the three teams shown below. New Peer Reviewers or those have not participated in a review in the last two years are encouraged to join a team. May: CYF in Illinois – ONE OPEN SPOT May: OAM in Pennsylvania…
Read MoreWelcome New Peer Reviewers
Congratulations to Shawn Peterson, Director of Quality Improvement, Cunningham Children’s Home and Henry Moehring, Senior Vice President of Health Care Services & Operations, Asbury Communities for completing training and earning certification as EAGLE peer reviewers. They join our peer reviewer pool that includes individuals representing 25 different UMA members and EAGLE-accredited organizations. Serving as an EAGLE…
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