Your current accreditation status will be upheld. Organizations accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) will continue to be recognized and supported as part of this transition. The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) is committed to honoring the credibility and value of BHCOE accreditation and ensuring continuity for accredited organizations.

Accredited organizations will continue to receive support and benefits comparable to those outlined in their existing accreditation relationship, including access to e-learning opportunities.

When your organization is ready for reaccreditation, you will be invited to apply through the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ). Autism Commission on Quality applications may be submitted via the ACQ website at https://autismcommission.org/ or by contacting Catherine DeBroder, ACQ client services manager, at CDebroder@autismcommission.org for personalized guidance.

We recognize that organizations chose BHCOE for thoughtful and meaningful reasons. Our goal is to support you through a smooth, well-supported transition by clearly outlining any differences you may encounter and offering resources to assist with preparation. You will not be navigating this process alone—we are genuinely excited to serve you through a unified, mission-aligned accreditation team.

Your application will continue without interruption on the existing BHCOE platform. The review process, timelines, and expectations remain the same, and you should not experience any changes to your application journey. The only difference you may notice is the support of a newly integrated, expanded team committed to ensuring a smooth and responsive experience.

If you have already paid for BHCOE evaluation but are near the beginning of the evaluation process and would prefer to transfer to the ACQ accreditation process, please contact Catherine DeBroder, ACQ client services manager, at CDebroder@autismcommission.org for personalized guidance.

If your organization successfully completes the accreditation process, your BHCOE accreditation status will be fully upheld and recognized. CASP will continue to support accredited organizations and provide benefits comparable to those outlined in your accreditation agreement, including access to e-learning opportunities.

When your organization is ready for reaccreditation, you will be guided to apply through the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ). Autism Commission on Quality applications may be submitted via the ACQ website at https://autismcommission.org/ or by contacting Catherine DeBroder, ACQ Client Services Manager, at CDebroder@autismcommission.org for personalized guidance.

We understand that navigating accreditation requires significant time and investment. Our commitment is to make this transition clear, well-supported, and respectful of the work you have already completed. We look forward to serving you through a unified team dedicated to quality, continuity, and long-term partnership.

The Quickstart & Consulting Program will transition to CASP. This change reflects a thoughtful realignment designed to strengthen transparency, eliminate potential conflicts of interest, and ensure a clear separation between accreditation and consulting services. This approach aligns with best practices across accrediting and professional organizations.

CASP is exceptionally well positioned to support this work. With a national network of seasoned professionals and a board of directors composed of some of the most experienced leaders in the autism services field, CASP offers deep expertise, practical guidance, and a strong peer-informed perspective. Customers should expect continuity of support, access to expanded resources, and a consulting experience grounded in collaboration, ethics, and field-wide excellence.

CASP will be reaching out shortly to organizations with contact information and next steps. 

We value the relationships BHCOE has established with its business partners and appreciate the role these partnerships have played in supporting accredited organizations.

At this time, our intent is to honor existing partnership agreements for their current contractual term, including applicable advertising placements and partner recognition, where operationally feasible. No immediate action is required from you.

As BHCOE is integrated into ACQ, we will be reviewing partnership models to ensure alignment with the combined organization’s mission, standards, and long-term sustainability. Because this review is still underway, we are not yet making determinations about future partnership structures or renewals beyond the current agreement term.

Should any changes become necessary during the term of your existing agreement, we will communicate directly and transparently in advance. Any future partnership opportunities, if offered, will be shared separately once integration planning is further along.

We appreciate your patience during this transition and thank you for your continued professionalism as we work to responsibly integrate BHCOE into ACQ.

There is no impact to Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) applications currently in progress or to organizations that are already accredited. ACQ remains fully operational, continues to accept applications, and will carry on its accreditation activities without interruption. 

ACQ accreditation standards and processes will continue to be stewarded with the same commitment to rigor, transparency, and excellence. As with any high-quality accreditation program, standards may evolve over time to reflect emerging best practices, clarify expectations, or strengthen quality outcomes. Our priority is, and will remain, supporting accredited organizations and applicants through a stable, trusted, and continuously improving accreditation experience.