Standard 3 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions

Commits to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrates these qualities in its own operations, governance, management, and quality advocacy for children.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan(s) with proof and date of adoption by the governing board (These plans may be separate or combined
• Confirmation/documentation of annual diversity, equity and inclusion training for staff, volunteers and nonprofit governing board members
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy (These may be included in Human Resources Policies or separate documents. See also Standard 7 below.)
• Anti-Discrimination Policy (These may be included in Human Resources Policies or separate documents. See also Standard 7 below.)
• Anti-Harassment Policy (These may be included in Human Resources Policies or separate documents. See also Standard 7 below.)
• Board minutes reflecting review of and/or updates to required plans and policies included in this standard

Downloadable Resources

• Inclusiveness and Diversity Plan Template
• Employee Handbook Policies Template
• Diversity Progress Report
• Diversity Policy