Anika Youth Services first got accredited in the year of 2014 through CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) for Child and Youth Care Services for its Group Home Care program. Since then AYS was able to reaccredited every 3 years upon it's validity. 

AYS remains committed to upholding CARF standards and will continue to fully integrate them into daily practice as part of its ongoing dedication to quality care, accountability, and continuous improvement.