CAPS fees are designed to provide a structured, supported, and credible path to achieving and maintaining accreditation, while reducing the administrative and financial burden on participating agencies.
Fees are based on agency size, determined by authorized full-time personnel.
INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE
For a summarized version of what is included in the CAPS Fees, see below:
Fee Information
Initial Accreditation Fees (Year 1-2)
Initial accreditation fees cover a two-year enrollment period and provide agencies with a fully supported, end-to-end accreditation experience.
What’s included:
Full coordination of the formal assessment and Commission review process
Assignment and scheduling of qualified assessors
Coverage of one formal assessment (including assessor fees and travel)
One virtual mock assessment to support preparation
Ongoing guidance and technical support from CAPS staff
Accreditation Manager training
Access to CAPS standards, resources, and PowerAccred
Final processing and issuance of accredited status
Continuation Fees
Once accredited, agencies pay an annual continuation fee to maintain their status and stay connected to CAPS support and resources.
What’s included:
Ongoing guidance and technical support from CAPS staff
Continuous access to updated standards, tools, and resources
Annual Accreditation Manager training
A guided peer review process to support ongoing compliance
Continued access to PowerAccred
Full coordination of reaccreditation assessments, including assessor assignment and costs
ASSESSMENT COSTS COVERED BY CAPS
CAPS absorbs the primary costs associated with the assessment process to reduce the financial burden on agencies.
One formal assessment per cycle (including assessor compensation, travel, and per diem)
One remote mock assessment during the initial accreditation cycle
ADDITIONAL COSTS
PowerDMS (PowerStandards) subscription: $600 annually
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
CAPS has a limited pool of funds available to support agencies through mini-grants designed to assist with accreditation efforts. Agencies in Tiers 1 and 2 may apply for financial assistance using the CAPS Grant Application form.
Agencies are also encouraged to explore local and state funding opportunities, as they may qualify for additional grants or reimbursement programs that can help offset accreditation-related costs.