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Elevating Great Work: Celebrating Our First NADSP‑Credentialed Employees
Congratulations to Our First NADSP-Credentialed Team Members! We are proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Values Into Action! Congratulations to Jake Kurz and Camia Robinson, who were our first employees to earn National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) credentials. Jake earned the DSP-I Credential and Camia earned the Front-Line Supervisor Credential. This achievement […]
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Series Introduction – Money Matters!
At Values into Action, we believe in being open and working together. One important part of our work is how we manage money so we can continue to provide person-centered services. While this work often happens behind the scenes, it affects everyone. To help make this easier to understand, the Finance & Administration team will […]
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Quality Starts with People
We recently completed a successful licensing review and are now in the middle of our full Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA&I). These reviews are part of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) process to make sure services are safe, person-centered, and meet state standards. For many, prepping and participating in these reviews can cause fear […]
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Building Friendships, Building Quality
At Values Into Action, we believe that everyone deserves to feel connected—to friends, family, and their community. That’s why our current Quality Management Plan (QMP) includes a goal to help people build stronger relationships and feel more satisfied with their social lives. Why Connection Matters Feeling lonely can hurt your health. In fact, the U.S. […]
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A New Way to Work: Self-Managed Teams
We’re excited to share that our organization is moving to Self-Managed Teams (SMTs)—a new way of working that builds on the strengths we already have. What Are Self-Managed Teams? Self-Managed Teams are groups of employees who work together to make decisions, solve problems, and share responsibilities. Instead of relying on one person to lead, everyone contributes […]
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People Over Programs—Always
We are proud to share that Values Into Action was featured in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Spotlight on Success: Rethinking Person-Centered HCBS—a national research initiative that highlights organizations leading the way in person-centered home and community-based services. Out of nearly 30 nominated organizations, Values Into Action was one of just four selected for our strong commitment to putting […]
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A Shared Vision: Creating a Charting the LifeCourse Resource Together
We’re happy to announce the release of the new Implementing Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Job Aid! This helpful guide was made to support people who receive services, their families, and the people who support them. It gives clear ideas on how to use the CtLC framework in everyday life. This project started with a simple If/Then […]
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Pandemic Wisdom: Empathy, Collaboration, and Transformation
Five years ago this March, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. As the world seemed to shut down, Values Into Action knew we had to mobilize to ensure the safety of all. We maintained community connections through innovative approaches. Values Into Action focused on adapting and preparing to keep everyone as safe […]
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Creating a Budget for the New Year: How We Make Our Annual Budget at Values Into Action
Creating a personal budget is an important task for everyone to consider as we enter the new year. I thought it might be helpful to share how we create our annual budgets at Values Into Action. The budget is essential because it helps us plan how to meet our everyday needs and achieve our mission. […]