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Gilroy nonprofit receives prestigious recognition for second time

 

By Staff Report
Posted 9-01-10


Rebekah Children's Services, a local nonprofit with offices in Gilroy, Campbell and Salinas, was recently accredited by an international organization focused on global human services.

The Council on Accreditation, based in New York, N.Y., designates recognition to specific community-care providers who set and meet high-performance standards.

Rebekah Children's Services, which also garnered the accreditation in 2006, provides social, emotional and physical support, along with education and training promoting healing, healthy development and long-term success to more than 3,000 Gilroy schoolchildren annually.

RCS's foster placement and family retention rates range between 82 to 87 percent, according to the group's website.

Accreditation from COA involves detailed analysis of administrative operations and service delivery practices.

As of today, 1,800 public and private organizations are either COA accredited or are in the process of seeking accreditation, according to a statement released by RCS.

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Reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation

Press Release

Posted August 25, 2010

 

Gilroy, CA/New York NY – The Council on Accreditation (COA), headquartered in New York City, is delighted to announce that Rebekah Children's Services of Gilroy, California, has been reaccredited. COA’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement identifies  providers that have set high performance standards for themselves and have made a commitment to constituents to deliver the highest quality services.  COA is proud to recognize Rebekah Children's Services as one of these outstanding providers.

“COA reaccreditation validates the good work RCS provides our communities’ children and families,” said Mary Kaye Gerski, RCS Executive Director. RCS was the first provider in Santa Clara County to earn COA recognition and is one of two now accredited by the international organization.

Strasburg Children Partners with Rebekah Children's Services To Raise School Supplies

Posted 7/27/2010

Strasburg Children and Rebekah Children's Services thank you in advance for considering the needs of all the little ones as the new school year approaches. During the weekend of August 6th, 7th and 8th school supplies can be turned in to Strasburg Children located in the Gilroy Premium Outlets.

Your donation of school supplies will benefit local children and families. In return for your generosity, Strasburg Children will thank  you with a discount off your entire purchase.

Items in high demand are crayons, safety scissors, glue, pencil pouches, erasers, paper, pencils, pens, and school backpacks.

Location:

Gilroy Premium Outlets
8300 Arroyo Circle
Ste. B160
Gilroy, CA 95020

Scott Olson Invited To Speak At The 10th Annual Behavioral Health Information Management Conference

Posted 4/27/2010

Scott Olson, Information Technology Manager for Rebekah Children's Services, was invited to present at the 10th Annual Behavioral Health Information Management Conference & Exposition that recently took place in Hollywood, California.

This conference is hosted by the California Institute of Mental Health (CiMH). The vision of CiMH is that California will be the national leader in the provision of mental health services and support systems that successfully advance hope, wellness, resiliency, recovery and full community integration for all adults, children and families across their life spans.