Joint Commission Re-Accrediation
Child Guidance Resource Centers Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Re-Accreditation from Joint Commission
HAVERTOWN, PA, May 20, 2026 – Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC), a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services for children, families, and adults across the Greater Philadelphia region, has earned re-accreditation for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services. Accreditation from the Joint Commission, an independent, evidence-based standards-setting organization that sets the benchmark for safe, high-quality patient care through healthcare accreditation. This accomplishment formally recognizes CGRC’s ongoing commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards and delivering the safest, highest-quality care to its patients.
Child Guidance Resource Centers underwent a rigorous, on-site survey from February 24 - 27, 2026. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission surveyors assessed compliance across key areas such as care and treatment, along with safety and risk management.
“At CGRC, our patients and families are at the center of everything we do. Achieving Joint Commission accreditation for three decades reflects not only our commitment to clinical excellence but also our dedication to creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals can thrive. I’m incredibly proud of our team for this accomplishment,” Aimee Salas, Chief Clinical Officer.
Joint Commission surveyors conducted on-site observations and interviews to identify performance strengths and opportunities for continued improvement. With decades of expertise and a data-driven accreditation process, the Joint Commission helps ensure organizations adhere to leading quality and safety practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to better patient care.
“Joint Commission congratulates Child Guidance Resource Centers for achieving accreditation by demonstrating its focus on delivering safe and effective care of the highest quality and value,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, Joint Commission. “Through the accreditation process, we worked closely with Child Guidance Resource Centers to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety. Together, we are elevating care for all patients, and we appreciate CGRC’s collaboration throughout this process.” For more information, please visit Joint Commission’s website.