Accreditation, Licensing & Membership

Accreditation

Outpatient and residential services for children and adolescents.

Cognia accreditation represents the unified policies and procedures for accreditation and certification of our education programs. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement solutions to institutions and other education providers. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, Cognia serves 36,000 institutions, nearly 25 million students, and five million educators every day.

The Middle States Association is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. Established over 125 years ago, they assist school leaders with establishing and reaching their goals, developing strategic plans, promoting staff development, and advancing student achievement.

The Virginia Council on Private Education (VCPE) is responsible for accrediting private schools in Virginia, and it does so through approved accrediting member organizations. Cognia is an approved accreditation organization under which VCPE accredits our Grafton Schools.

Licensing

Educational services
Psychiatric residential treatment facilities

Residential services for children
Programs for adults
Psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Outpatient services

Grafton is certified as a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) by the Family First Virginia program of the Virginia Department of Social Services.