May 13, 2004
HomeBase Youth Services Receives National Accreditation
HomeBase Youth Services (HBYS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded National Accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). The accreditation validates that HBYS is meeting the highest standards of quality in its field.
To receive this high recognition, COA conducts a comprehensive organization-wide review process of every program offered and confirms that it is complying with nationally recognized standards of best practices. HomeBase Youth Services is among only 16 of 18,000 non-profit organizations in Arizona that are nationally accredited by COA.
"We are pleased to receive this national recognition that further validates the outstanding work we are doing on behalf of homeless youth. We also want to thank Jerry Bisgrove, who helped support the organization through the process," said HomeBase Youth Services President Patricia C. Leach.
HomeBase Youth Services is a local, non-profit organization that provides services to youth living on the streets of Arizona. The mission of HomeBase Youth Services is teaching at-risk and homeless youth how to live healthy and independent lives. The cornerstone values are accountability, integrity, quality and respect.