THE REASONS TO CHOOSE CAC
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Choosing the organization you would
like to use for your accreditation can seem like a
difficult task with so many accrediting bodies
available for your use. At CAC we believe in the
work that we do and the Standards that we use, and
we believe that we have the most to offer you. There
are many reasons to choose CAC, and we would like to
share them with you to help make your decision
easier.
OUR HISTORY
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CAC has a 36 year history of
working with organizations in the Human
Services sector of all variety and sizes. We
have worked successfully with large and
small organizations, not-for-profit and
private enterprises. We understand that the
needs of organizations vary depending on the
way they operate, and with our background
with a wide array of different
organizations, we have developed a good
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CAC is also a completely Canadian-Based
company and always has been. CAC has
always been proud to serve organizations and programs in the
country in which we originated. We have never been shy
to share information about our grass-roots history and we
continue to grow, improve and remain current with the
research in the sector. Our Standards and
Processes have been created and revised with the invaluable
contributions of people who are working in the programs that
we are accrediting so that we can offer the best Standards
possible to everyone who will be affected by them.
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The process of Accreditation can be a
daunting task, especially if you have never
undergone the process before. At CAC, we understand
that in order to succeed you need to have access to
both documents to help with the process as well as
people to help you along the way. It's for these
reasons that we have included a multitude of
benefits, many of which are unique to CAC.
From our Free Half Day
Session with every organization that uses CAC to the
Pre-Site Evaluation that
is unique to us, we offer a wide variety of
Value Added Benefits to the
organizations that pursue their accreditation through us. We
are always available to answer your questions and help in
any way we can and your dedicated
CORE Support personnel will be able to help you with
every step of the process. We want to provide as much
support to your organization as possible as well as value
for your money so we will do everything we can to help you
achieve excellence.
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ABORIGINAL INVOLVEMENT
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CAC is committed to working in
collaboration with people from aboriginal communities to
enhance programming through the process of accreditation.
Standards supporting the integration of core values into
programming as well as how the importance of culture is
expressed through service delivery are extremely
important ways in which we try to meet the needs the
organizations undergoing accreditation. CAC is the only
accrediting body that integrates cultural experiences into
the evaluative process, supporting a holistic approach in
the way that services are delivered to all children, youth,
adults and families.
Our aboriginal collaboration does not end with the Standards
that have been created. We welcome and encourage aboriginal
involvement at every level of our organization, including
our Peer Reviewers, Team Leaders, Panels, Board and Staff.
For reviews of organizations choosing to have an Aboriginal
Optional Designation, we ensure that we have at least one
aboriginal member of the review team conducting the on-site.
It is crucial for us to ensure that we understand the needs,
values and the importance of culture as it relates to
everyone seeking the services of the programs we
accredit.
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FULL DISCLOSURE
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Not only is having a
competitive fee structure
important to us, we also endeavour to fully disclose all the
information you may need to know about us and our fees. In
order for you to make an informed decision about which
accrediting body can best suit your needs, you first need to
understand everything about the process that you will be
undergoing, as well as the costs associated with it. As you
are making your decision, we welcome your questions and will
send you all the information you need in order to understand
us and our process.
When considering CAC as your accrediting body, you are
welcome to review a copy of our Standards. As well, we can
explain our fees and how they will affect your individual
organization. You are also welcome to view an
example of our fees. Once
you have applied, we will supply you will all the resources
and tools you will need to complete the process, either by
request or through our Accreditation Support Network. We
will never hide anything you need to know from you.
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CORE SUPPORT
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Our CORE Support
Staff are a crucial part of our team and will be
invaluable to you as you proceed through the Accreditation
Process. They will be your guides and are able to answer all
of your questions about your accreditation. They will help
you to focus on the quality improvement and outcomes of your
organization and will also be on-site in order to ensure
that your review is consistent with every review that has
been done. We are also extremely proud to be able to tell
you that our CORE Staff as well as our CEO have also all
worked in the Human Services sector, working on the
accreditation of the organizations they previously worked
for. By hiring
professionals from the Human Services sector, we are able to
provide you with someone who not only understands our
process but understands what you have gone through and dealt
with in your own organization.
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VOLUNTEERS
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The volunteers of CAC are the backbone of our
process. Our volunteers come from the organizations we
accredit and so they understand both our process as well as
the way an organization works. Unlike contracted staff who
use checklists to evaluate, our volunteers use their
experiences to help view and fairly assess a program. The
Review Teams reflect experiences that are similar to
programs
that are being accredited.
This helps all of the organizations that are accredited to have
the best experience possible with the most qualified
volunteers.
As well, in order to give back to the
organizations that have been generous enough to
supply their staff for this process, we have created
a compensation program. If you are interested in
learning more about it, please
click here.
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SERVICES WE OFFER
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As well as our Accreditation services, we
offer a wide range of training to help you prepare for your
accreditation. We have recently improved many of our
classes, and we believe that they are extremely helpful for
everyone wishing to participate in them. If you would like
to find out more about them, please
click here. We also offer
gap analysis to help
organizations who would like more direction as well as a
sample documents package
to help organizations who are new in the creation of their
file documents. These services are optional, but can be
exceptionally helpful for any organization that chooses to
utilize them.
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MEMBERSHIPS
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Maintaining contact with the community and
the Health Services sector as a whole is extremely important
for us. In order to keep in touch we have been cultivating
memberships with a wide range of different organizations to
help us stay current in our knowledge and communication. If
you are interested in finding out more about the
organizations we are members of, please
click here to be taken to
our membership page. You can click on any of the links
listed on that page to learn more about the variety of
organizations. |
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