Centers of Excellence

The Centers of Excellence designation recognizes Assessment Centers that demonstrate exceptional alignment with the NAC’s Pathways to Excellence standards. This national recognition highlights Centers that not only meet the core components of the Assessment Center Framework but also show measurable impact, strong community partnerships, and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

To ensure that all publicly listed Centers have confirmed alignment with the Framework, only Silver and Gold Level Centers are featured on our website. For all other member Centers, NAC provides targeted support and technical assistance to strengthen their practices and help them progress toward Silver and Gold recognition. 

Gold Level Centers
Centers achieving the Gold designation have met the highest standards across all five core components, demonstrating:

  • Full alignment with the Assessment Center Framework
  • Evidence of positive youth and family outcomes
  • Strong integration with community resources and systems partners
  • A well-established CQI process that drives ongoing improvement

Explore the current list of Gold Level Centers below. Click on each program’s profile to learn more about how these sites are leading the way in innovation, quality, and impact. 
Check back soon!


Silver Level Centers
Centers achieving the Silver designation are well-aligned with the Framework and demonstrate:

  • Significant progress toward full implementation of all core components
  • Documented practices that support strong outcomes for youth and families
  • Emerging CQI practices and measurable quality improvements

Explore the current list of Silver Level Centers below. Click on each program’s profile to learn more about how these sites are leading the way in innovation, quality, and impact.

Colorado
18th & 23rd Judicial Juvenile Assessment Center
Profile: Coming soon. 
Impact Story: Breaking Chains and Building Bonds

Jefferson County Juvenile Assessment Center
Profile: Coming soon. 

Kansas
Seward County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (Juvenile Corrections and Prevention Services)
Profile: Coming soon. 

Louisiana
St. Charles CARE Center
Profile: Coming soon. 

Nebraska
Douglas County Juvenile Assessment Center
Profile: Coming soon
Spotlight: Over 20 Years of Impact

Nevada
The Harbor
Profile: Coming soon. 
Spotlight: Working Alongside Community
Impact Story: Amet’s Story

Ohio
Ashtabula County Juvenile Court’s Family Resource Center
Profile: Coming soon. 

Fairfield County Juvenile Court Resource Center / Assessment and Intervention Center
Profile: Coming soon. 

Greene County Juvenile Court Assessment and Intervention Center
Profile: Coming soon. 

Lorain County Juvenile Court Assessment and Resource Center
Profile: Coming soon.