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With more than 40 years of experience, Providence House is recognized as a national leader in keeping kids safe and families together. We consult nurseries in other states on best-practice operations and procedures as well as public policy issues and regularly present at national conferences.

CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.

In March 2025, CARF awarded 3-year accreditation to Providence House, saying “This achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served.”

2025


Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

2024


Anisfield-Wolf Memorial Award for Outstanding Human Service
Cleveland Magazine Give Cleveland 200 - Nonprofit Leaders Making Positive Change
Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
Ohio Attorney General's Promising Practice Award

2023


California Evidence-Based Clearing House Promising Research Evidence and High Child Welfare Relevance
Crain's Notable Nonprofit Board Leader - Jane Cronin

2022


ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services
Crain's Notables in Finance - CFO Kristen Kollar

2021


Dominion Energy Community Impact Award
Cleveland Scene Best Nonprofit/Charity

2019


Nonprofit Times Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For
Children's Bureau Champion for Preventing Child Maltreatment
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center Innovative and Exemplary Respite Services

2017


Drucker Prize Semifinalist

2015


Ohio Attorney General’s Promising Practice Award

2014


Young Non-profit Professionals Network Champ YNPN Award

2013


National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter Region III “Agency of the Year”

2009


Charter One Bank “Champions in Action” for our Family Support Programming
National Lifespan Respite Awards - Multi-Category
  • Respitography Award, Public Policy Leadership
  • Best Respite Documentary, “Promises Kept,” Providence House video
  • Respite Design Award, Providence House “Days of Care” Crisis Nursery Program
American Jewish Committee Isaiah Award

2008


Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) Excellence Award, Northern Ohio Region Honoree

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