Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds/Grenville - Big Brothers Big Sisters receives Accreditation

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Date: April 27, 2010

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville Receives Accreditation

Brockville, Ontario – Today Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville was granted Accreditation having successfully met the review standards outlined by the national governing body, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC). As a measure to continually ensure maximum child safety and the pursuit of organizational excellence Big Brothers Big Sisters introduced a review process for its member agencies more than twenty-five years ago and has most recently evolved this process into the national Accreditation program. The national Accreditation program is conducted by professionally trained reviewers who must complete Accreditation training given by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.

The Accreditation certificate is granted upon approval of agency practices in the areas of child safety, service delivery, and organizational excellence. Organizational excellence includes a consultative process with agency volunteers, parents and board members, assurance of sound fiscal management practices, and agency strategic planning.

Each agency within the BBBSC organization is Accredited every five years. Agencies also participate in a mid-term evaluation as an interim measure ensuring adherence to national standards.

“The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Accreditation Program ensures that Standards are being met while supporting the pursuit of excellence. The accreditation process allows the agency to demonstrate to our clients and the community that the agency has achieved high standards and that the services delivered are of the same quality as those delivered by other Big Brother Big Sister agencies. The process requires team support from the volunteers, staff and families and demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement. I am proud of the entire movement and specifically the support we offer the children, youth, and their families in Leeds and Grenville,” stated Krista Gill, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“This Accreditation program is critical as we move forward in our efforts to reach and support more children. The program provides the local agency with the information and assurance they need to know that they are doing a good job and that they are doing the right things,” states Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. “The national strategic plan has outlined an ambitious goal of serving 100,000 children by 2013; our Accreditation program has a direct and positive impact towards achieving the strategic goal.”

BBBS of Leeds and Grenville has been serving the community for more than 33 years. It is committed to serving children and youth by providing them with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers. They are currently serving over 200 children.

We congratulate BBBS of Leeds and Grenville in achieving their accreditation.

For more information please contact:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville at 613-345-0281
Or visit www.mentoringmatters.ca

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	Posted date: Date: April 27, 2010 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville Receives Accreditation Brockville, Ontario – Today Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville was granted Accreditation having successfully met the review standards outlined by the national governing body, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC). As a measure to continually ensure maximum child safety and the pursuit of organizational excellence Big Brothers Big Sisters introduced a review process for its member agencies more than twenty-five years ago and has most recently evolved this process into the national Accreditation program. The national Accreditation program is conducted by professionally trained reviewers who must complete Accreditation training given by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. The Accreditation certificate is granted upon approval of agency practices in the areas of child safety, service delivery, and organizational excellence. Organizational excellence includes a consultative process with agency volunteers, parents and board members, assurance of sound fiscal management practices, and agency strategic planning. Each agency within the BBBSC organization is Accredited every five years. Agencies also participate in a mid-term evaluation as an interim measure ensuring adherence to national standards. “The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Accreditation Program ensures that Standards are being met while supporting the pursuit of excellence. The accreditation process allows the agency to demonstrate to our clients and the community that the agency has achieved high standards and that the services delivered are of the same quality as those delivered by other Big Brother Big Sister agencies. The process requires team support from the volunteers, staff and families and demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement. I am proud of the entire movement and specifically the support we offer the children, youth, and their families in Leeds and Grenville,” stated Krista Gill, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. “This Accreditation program is critical as we move forward in our efforts to reach and support more children. The program provides the local agency with the information and assurance they need to know that they are doing a good job and that they are doing the right things,” states Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. “The national strategic plan has outlined an ambitious goal of serving 100,000 children by 2013; our Accreditation program has a direct and positive impact towards achieving the strategic goal.” BBBS of Leeds and Grenville has been serving the community for more than 33 years. It is committed to serving children and youth by providing them with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers. They are currently serving over 200 children. We congratulate BBBS of Leeds and Grenville in achieving their accreditation. For more information please contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville at 613-345-0281 Or visit www.mentoringmatters.ca