Updates from Looking Glass
As part of Center Point School's twice a week "Out and About" off-site trips, students were able to meet Mayor Lucy Vinis and learn about their local government. "Exposing students to activities and parts of their community they haven't had a chance to see or experience is important in their growth and education," explained Center Point School Family Services Coordinator Crystal Hall.
Looking Glass is excited to announce that our Runaway & Homeless Youth program has been selected by the National Safe Place organization for their "Model Program Award."
We are excited to have been awarded another four year accreditation from the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). This means Looking Glass has demonstrated to a third-party international organization that we have implemented the best practice standards in the field of human services. COA evaluates all aspects of Looking Glass programs, services, management, and administration.
In the editorial section of The Register-Guard on Sunday, February 18th, Looking Glass CEO Craig Opperman contributed to the discussion of finding solutions to Lane County's homeless challenges. “One issue that is important to me would be quality of services. That’s why Looking Glass spends significant resources to be nationally accredited..."
