TO:  All Bost Employees and Board Members

FROM:  Kent C. Jones, Executive Director

RE:  Three (3) Year CARF Accreditation!

Date:  February 24, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS - 3 YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION!

I am extremely pleased to announce that Bost has received the following notice from CARF International regarding the CARF survey conducted in January:

"It is my pleasure to inform you that Bost, Inc. has been accredited by CARF for a period of three years for the following services and programs:

Child and Youth Services

Community Housing

Community Integration

Community Services Coordination

Supported Living

Organization Employment Services

Case Management/Services Coordination:  Integrated DD/Mental Health (Adults)

Case Management/Services Coordination:  Integrated DD/Mental Health (Children & Adolescents)

Outpatient Treatment: Integrated DD/Mental Health (Adults)

Outpatient Treatment: Integrated DD/Mental Health (Children & Adolescents)

Governance Standards Applied

This accreditation will extend through February 2015.  This achievement is an indication of your organization's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of lives of the persons served.  Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of practice excellence."

I would also like to share that all Bost employees and Board members are to be commended and applauded for achieving the highest accreditation period from CARF in our third survey!  I would especially like to express my appreciation to the Administrative Team Leaders, Susan Steffens and Jeff Lambert, with tremendous support from Jeanne Montgomery, Executive Assistant, as well as all CARF Section Leaders at Bost that guided and supported the entire growth and quality improvement process.

GREAT JOB TO EVERYONE!