The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs has completed its 2007 Annual Renewal of membership.
We are pleased to announce that:
76.3% of our members that serve children and adolescents are licensed. Ten unlicensed programs are based in Montana and these members are actively working with the Montana legislature on licensure and regulation in that state.
30% of the programs serving children and adolescents are accredited by the Association of Experiential Education, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Council on Accreditation or Joint Commission (JCAHO).
69.2% are accredited by an academic accreditation agency
Our members continue to work with their state to ensure appropriate legislation and regulation is in place.
About NATSAP NATSAP was created in January, 1999 to serve as a national resource for programs and professionals who assist young people beleaguered by emotional and behavioral difficulties. NATSAP publishes an annual directory listing all of its member programs. The directory serves to inform health care professionals and families about the many residential placement alternatives available to help struggling young people. NATSAP is not an accrediting or licensing body. We are a volunteer membership organization supporting professionals and programs in their efforts to help troubled young people.
For more information about NATSAP and our member organizations, visit the NATSAP website at www.natsap.org or call our public relations office at (770) 435-8464
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