JAMESTOWN – Anne Carlsen has announced its official accreditation by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL), a national designation that honors organizations demonstrating excellence in person-centered services and supports for people with disabilities.

The rigorous accreditation process, completed earlier this year, involved an intensive evaluation of systems, practices and organizational culture. CQL accreditation is a prestigious honor in the human services field, reserved for organizations that consistently place the people they support at the center of every decision.

With a legacy inspired by educator and leader Dr. Anne Carlsen, the organization has served North Dakota communities for more than 80 years through specialized programs that promote lifelong learning, inclusion and independence. Anne Carlsen provides a full continuum of services — from early intervention to advanced treatment — for children and young adults with developmental disabilities or delays.

Services are delivered statewide via in-home supports, regional outpatient centers, and residential care, including its flagship facility in Jamestown. Additional service locations are located in Fargo/Moorhead, Valley City, Bismarck, Minot, Bottineau, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks.