TLC Accreditation

New! Now Available for TLC Certified Professionals

TLC is now offering Accreditation to individuals and organizations. Individual accredited members may display the TLC logo on business cards or personal letterhead. Organizations with an accredited staff member may display the logo on organization letterhead, web site, ads, etc. for an annual fee as long as the staff member remains accredited. All organization members will then be eligible for discounts on TLC resource materials, intervention programs, online courses and trainings.

Why Accreditation?

  • Accreditation brings added credibility to Certified TLC members and/or organizations who employ TLC Certified members.
  • Establishes a standard of trauma care practiced by that individual/organization.
  • Attracts consumers seeking trauma specific help.
  • Provides a professional enhancement for professionals working with traumatized children, adolescents, families, and community organizations.
  • Encourages support by those interested in evidence-based practices.
  • Provides national recognition via TLC’s website listing of Accredited Member information.
  • Provides additional credibility with funding agencies, referral agents and other community programs.
  • Provides a 25% discount on all TLC resource materials and intervention programs.
  • Provides $25 off of all TLC online courses.
  • Provides 15% discount on all TLC trainings.

Accreditation Requirements

  • Completion of any one of TLC’s Certification Programs (Specialist, Consultant, Consultant-Supervisor, Clinical Practitioner).
  • Initial application fee (one time only) of $75.Completion and approval of the accreditation application.
  • Annual renewal following initial 2-year accreditation period.Completion of one TLC CE approved online course yearly and attendance at TLC’s Summer Childhood Trauma Practitioner’s Assembly once every two years.
  • Accreditation status must be displayed as provided by TLC.
  • Organizations may only advertise accreditation when one member of the staff is TLC Certified.
  • Accredited members must support TLC Trauma Informed Standards of Care, the Core Values of Starr Commonwealth and the ethical standards set forth by the professionals represented within the accreditation program.

Accreditation Fees

Accredited members may display status on business cards or personal letterhead without additional cost.

  • Application Fee: $75 (one time fee)
  • Accreditation Fee: $800 (2-year Accreditation)
  • Annual Renewal Fee: $400 (annually following initial 2-year period)

Organization/School Advertising Fee

Organizations and schools wishing to benefit from an Accredited TLC member may advertise as an accredited member of the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children on organization letterhead, etc. for an annual fee of $250.00.

Agency/Clinical organizations -   At least one (1) staff member must remain TLC Accredited. All organization members will then benefit from the 25% discount on all TLC resource materials and intervention programs, $25 off of all TLC online courses and 15% discount on all TLC trainings.

School Districts - At least ten (10) staff members must remain TLC Certified (with current standing – maintain certification by taking one TLC online course or attending one TLC training yearly). All organization members will then benefit from the 25% discount on all TLC resource materials and intervention programs, $25 off of all TLC online courses and 15% discount on all TLC trainings.

Questions???

If you have any questions email Cae Kuban at ckuban@tlcinst.org


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