Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child & Family Services’ Children’s Mental Health Program Achieves Accreditation Renewal

On December 7, 2023 Board President Ahnika Bruetsch received official notice from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA), announcing that Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child & Family Services’ (KRRDCFS) Children’s Mental Health Program was awarded another four year accreditation.

“Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Program is proud to be accredited through the CCA, a third-party review based on accepted organizational practices that promote ongoing quality improvement and responsive, effective community services,” says Bruetsch. She adds, “To be CCA accredited is truly a seal of approval.”

Executive Director Alicia Rogerson adds, “I commend the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our staff and Board of Directors. This is clearly reflected in this significant achievement. Our stakeholders can be assured that we have undergone an extensive internal and external review process that measures our practices against sector and industry standards.”

KRRDCFS’ Children’s Mental Health Program was awarded accreditation for the period of December 28, 2023 to December 29, 2027 in recognition of achieving established standards for quality in government, management and services.

“We are very pleased that our Child and Youth Mental Health programs have received a renewal on our accreditation by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation,” says Janice Gagne, Director of Clinical and Community Services. “The accreditation process ensures that our programs are committed to quality service, a high level of professionalism, and continuous improvement though ongoing learning and evaluation. We are very proud of the service our staff provides every day in delivering quality, evidenced informed programs to the children, youth, and families in the Rainy River District.”