Community Supports Network, LLC (CSN) is proud to announce that it has earned a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International for supported employment services, the highest level of accreditation awarded by the leading global nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
This achievement recognizes CSN’s exceptional commitment to person-centered support, organizational excellence, and high-quality outcomes for individuals with disabilities across New Jersey.
The independent survey conducted in October 2025 highlighted significant strengths across leadership, service delivery, staff culture, and community impact. Surveyors praised CSN as:
- “Professional, responsive, and deeply person-centered.”
- “A preferred and trusted referral destination among its partners.”
- “A model for the field, demonstrating strong leadership and exceptional staff retention.”
- “An organization whose staff members are ‘the best of the best.’”
CARF’s report emphasized CSN’s deeply embedded person-centered philosophy, noting that:
- “Persons served are the true center of the organization’s mission.”
- “Leadership models integrity, accessibility, and a strong commitment to accountability.”
- “The organization’s mission and values are evident in the day-to-day delivery of services.”
Surveyors also recognized CSN’s strategic planning efforts, strong financial stewardship, and robust culture of safety, well-being, and continuous quality improvement.
Dedicated Staff, Life-Changing Support
CARF praised CSN staff for their compassion, skill, and dedication:
- “Staff members demonstrate professionalism, competence, and genuine care.”
- “Persons served reported that staff members are the best of the best.”
- “Staff contribute meaningfully to the independence and personal outcomes of the individuals they support.”
This high level of staff engagement and satisfaction reflects CSN’s long-standing commitment to competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and supportive work environments.
A Milestone for the CSN Community
“This accreditation is a powerful testament to our team’s dedication and to the life-changing impact CSN services have on individuals and families,” says Ted Mayer, CEO. “We are deeply proud of this achievement and grateful for every staff member, partner, and family who contributes to our mission.”
CARF accreditation signifies that CSN meets rigorous international standards for quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. It reinforces the organization’s role as a trusted leader in community-based disability services.
About CARF
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, widely recognized as the gold standard of quality and accountability for more than 50 years. Earning a CARF accreditation signals an organization’s commitment to excellence, person-centered care, and ongoing improvement.
About Community Supports Network (CSN)
Community Supports Network provides high-quality, person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New Jersey. Through community-based employment supports, job development services, and individualized programs, CSN empowers individuals to build skills, increase independence, and achieve their personal goals.