CEO Kat Barrier wrote in a statement: This is a significant achievement for our organization and one we should be extremely proud of accomplishing. COA accreditation affirms that an organization meets the highest national standards of best practice and establishes the organization’s credibility as effective and professionally sound. In addition, it provides assurance to all of our stakeholders that American Children’s Home is delivering needed, high-quality services in our community, conducting its operations successfully, and managing its funds effectively.