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Family of knowledge products that includes annual report of top five trends in human services, in-depth statistical overview, and up-to-date trends website.
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DocuShare is a search engine and Internet database of documents, including policies and procedures, manuals, and other COA-approved materials from Alliance members' self-studies.
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New Severson Center Favorite Resource: Building Bridges Initiative
The Building Bridges Initiative is a great resource for any agency offering foster care, community, or residential services. Their main focus is to improve the lives of children and families by advancing partnerships among residential and community-based service providers. … more
Severson Center Releases Issue Briefs on Strength of Nonprofit Sector
The Alliance for Children and Families’ Severson Center recently released the first two Scanning the Horizons: Issue Briefs. This new collection of documents showcases the strength and value of the nonprofit sector. The issue briefs are ideal for sharing with funders and community leaders because they provide concise information on critical topics. … more
Severson National Information Center
The Severson National Information Center is a library and knowledge source for members of the Alliance for Children and Families. Since it was established in 1986, it has been a highly utilized signature service of membership in the Alliance. … more
Evaluate Your Experience & Provide Feedback
Please select the appropriate survey to provide feedback related to:
- Severson Information Requests. Evaluate the quality of the resources and service you received.
- Top Five Trends. Provide feedback about Scanning the Horizons: 2009-2010 Top Five Trends.
- Statistical Trends Overview. Provide feedback about Scanning the Horizons: A Statistical Trends Overview.
Scanning the Horizons
The Alliance for Children and Families serves as a national radar system by:
- Providing members with up-to-date information about changing trends and opportunities in the nonprofit human service sector
- Tracking social service issues that influence the programs and services members provide
This is accomplished through Scanning the Horizons, a family of knowledge products that includes: … more
Accreditation Assistance
Through the Severson Center, the Alliance for Children and Families provides members with unmatched support during the accreditation and reaccreditation process. Members also receive a discount from the Council on Accreditation (COA). … more
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