GRAFTON, N.D. ( KXNET ) — Grafton’s North Dakota Health and Human Services Life Skills and Transition Center (LSTC) recently received a three-year accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) that focused on quality and leadership best practices.

LSTC is part of the statewide provider system that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The center provides specialty care and support for people experiencing crisis and/or who need stabilization.

LSTC also works with guardians to identify opportunities for each person to live in a community setting of their choice wherever and whenever possible.

CQL is an accrediting organization that provides leadership to organizations and communities on improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, people with mental illness, and older adults.

“The accreditation process was simply amazing and a true testament to the dedicated work we do to support people with disabilities,” said LSTC Superintendent Heather Jenkins.

The accreditation process began with LSTC leadership completing a comprehensive self-assessment of its system of care.

CQL surveyors then conducted a four-day, on-site, and virtual visit in January 2024, speaking to people served by the Life Skills and Transition Center, parents/guardians, community leaders, agency representatives, and team members.

The accreditation was awarded at the conclusion of the visit.

LSTC currently provides residential services and support to 37 adults and 18 youth on its campus and works with hundreds of people located throughout various North Dakota communities.

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