[Abilene, TX] – [8/15/25] – New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. (DBA New Horizons) is proud to announce it has achieved national reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA), reaffirming the organization’s dedication to delivering high-quality services and adhering to national best practice standards in child welfare and behavioral health.

This reaccreditation validates New Horizons’ ongoing commitment to excellence across all program areas supporting families and children, including Residential Treatment Centers at Audrey Grace House and The Ranch, Foster Care and Adoption Services, and Youth and Family Counseling.

“Achieving COA reaccreditation reflects our team’s unwavering dedication to providing the highest quality care for the children and families we serve,” said Michael Redden, Chief Executive Officer at New Horizons. “This achievement demonstrates New Horizons’ continued commitment to keep kids first through quality, evidence-based care and strengthens our capacity to serve children and families throughout Texas.”

The reaccreditation process involved a comprehensive evaluation of New Horizons’ programs, services, management, and administrative functions. COA’s trained volunteer Peer Reviewers conducted thorough on-site interviews with board members, staff, and clients to verify continued compliance with international best practice standards.

As an approved accreditor of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), COA recognition enables New Horizons to continue serving as a vital resource for children requiring specialized residential treatment services. COA accreditation standards ensure services are well-coordinated, delivered by skilled professionals, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

New Horizons has been a trusted provider of services to children and families since 1971, building a legacy of care and support that spans more than five decades.

About New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. provides comprehensive services including residential treatment for children, foster care and adoption services, and youth and family counseling to children and families across Texas. Since 1971, the organization has maintained its mission of providing quality care and support to those in need.

About Council on Accreditation (COA) COA is an independent, nonprofit organization that partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting best practice standards. COA serves as an approved accreditor of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs under the Family First Prevention Services Act.

Media Contact: Hannah Wiginton, Communications Director, New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc., 325-437-1852, hannah@newhorizonsinc.com