NEWS RELEASE       May 1, 2011

NIA COMPREHENSIVE CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, Inc.  awarded CARF accreditation

CARF International  announced that Nia Comprehensive Center For Developmental Disabilities, Inc. has been accredited for a period of  3 years for its Community Service Coordination, Family Service Children & Adolescences programs/services.  The latest accreditation represents the first multi year accreditation for NIA by the international accrediting body in several years.

 Nia Comprehensive Center For Developmental Disabilities, Inc. is a not-for-profit organizationwith offices at 1808 S. State St. Chicago IL. It has been providing community, family and respite (In-Home Care) in the chicagoland area since 1977.

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is topromote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through aconsultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting bodyestablishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.  For additional information, contact  Valée Salone  (312) 949-1808.