Vermont Business Magazine Howard Center has been redesignated by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). The redesignation process included assessments through interviews with various stakeholders and reviews of service delivery, policies, strategic initiatives, and management practices.
The redesignation acknowledges Howard Center's success in providing quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities across Chittenden County.
“We feel honored and validated by the redesignation. It serves as a good reminder that our dedication to quality and compassionate care is making a difference," said Tonya Mason, Howard Center’s director of Developmental Services.
The redesignation committee found that Howard Center’s developmental services adhere to the standards set forth in the 2003 Administrative Rules on Agency Designation, aimed at ensuring the delivery of efficient and high-quality services while fostering continuous improvement in our statewide system of care.
Over recent months, DAIL collected comprehensive data to evaluate Howard Center's compliance with these standards. The assessment included a documentation review, on-site evaluations, and interviews with consumers, staff, and committees.
Bob Bick, CEO of Howard Center, stated, “We are very grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as Chittenden County's designated agency and continue to prioritize working with the individuals and families we serve to help them live their best lives in our community.”
ABOUT HOWARD CENTER: Howard Center has a long and rich history as a trusted provider in the community. With a legacy spanning more than 150 years, we have been providing progressive, compassionate, high-quality care and supports to those in need. Today, we offer an array of exemplary mental health, substance use, and developmental services across the lifespan. As Vermont’s largest social service organization, our 1,600 staff help more than 19,000 people each year in over 60 locations throughout Vermont in collaboration with hundreds of community partners. Howard Center’s 24/7/365 crisis service, First Call for Chittenden County, is available to meet the needs of Chittenden County children, adults, and families in crisis by calling 802-488-7777. www.howardcenter.org. Help is here. We are a United Way of Northwest Vermont Funded Agency.
Source: 4.15.20245. BURLINGTON, VT— Howard Center www.howardcenter.org
