MILLERSVILLE, Md. – February 11, 2026 – The Coordinating Center, a statewide leader in person-centered care coordination has earned the Seal of Excellence from the Standards for Excellence Institute® for successfully completing the rigorous accreditation program. The Institute is a national initiative dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance, management, and operations. Being an accredited nonprofit sets The Coordinating Center apart as a top performer in the nonprofit field and allows all community members to be confident in its program quality, its accountability and transparency, and its commitment to established practices.
“Earning the Seal of Excellence from the Standards for Excellence Institute® affirms what we strive for every day, operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability while putting people first,” said Teresa Titus-Howard, PhD, MHA, MSW, CCM, President and CEO, The Coordinating Center. “This accreditation reflects our team’s deep commitment to high ethical standards and to delivering person‑centered services that individuals, families, and partners can trust.”
Being accredited demonstrates that The Coordinating Center has met all the rigorous requirements that are included in the Standards for Excellence®. The Coordinating Center went through a rigorous three-part application process, including a review by Standards for Excellence Institute® staff, a second review from an experienced team of peer reviewers, and a third and final review by the national Standards for Excellence® Council, which comprises professionals with extensive nonprofit experience, and specialized expertise in areas such as legal, finance, or human resources.
ABOUT THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE®
The Standards for Excellence Institute® is an operating division of Maryland Nonprofits that serves nonprofits throughout the nation. The Institute is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance, management, and operations. It has a dozen state, regional and national partner organizations, and is supported by over 300 Licensed Consultants and 90 volunteers with professional experience in nonprofit governance and administration. Since its inception, hundreds of nonprofit organizations have completed a rigorous application and review process to demonstrate adherence to the Standards for Excellence®: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector. www.standardsforexcellence.org.
ABOUT THE COORDINATING CENTER
Your Health, Your Journey. Our Priority.®
Founded in 1983, The Coordinating Center has been a leader in care management, delivering person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs. Its mission is to partner with people of all ages and abilities and those who support them to achieve their goals for independence, health, and meaningful community living.
For more information visit coordinatingcenter.org.
