Accreditations & Licenses

Council on Accreditation (COA)

St. Joseph’s Villa is certified by the COA for children and family services. COA is the nation’s highest accrediting agency for the full continuum of child welfare, behavioral health, and community-based services.

Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF)

The schools of St. Joseph’s Villa are accredited by the VAISEF, whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education.

Richmond Living Wage Certification 

St. Joseph’s Villa is a silver-certified living wage employer in Richmond. The Richmond Living Wage Certification Program is a joint initiative of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and the Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building.

Platinum Seal of Transparency

St. Joseph’s Villa holds a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for strategy, metrics, and achievements.

Additional Certifications

• Approved Charity by the Central Virginia Area Combined Federal Campaign
• Approved Charity by the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign
• Approved Charity by the Local Government and Schools United Way Campaign