Licensing & Accreditation
School Licensing
LifeWorks Schools are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and an approved provider through the New York, New Jersey and Delaware departments of education. Our strong academic program is aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education Core Curriculum Content Standards.
All LifeWorks Schools are individually licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Education via the Nonpublic/Private Schools division’s State Board of Private Academic Schools.
Accreditation with Distinction from Cognia
Foundations Behavioral Health and the LifeWorks Schools have earned Accreditation with Distinction from Cognia, the highest level of recognition within Cognia’s performance-based accreditation system.
This distinguished achievement reflects the strength of our programs, the quality of our learning environments and our unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. It is a testament to the meaningful work happening every day across our schools and to our shared dedication to helping every student reach their full potential.
This recognition belongs to our entire school community. It celebrates the dedication and expertise of our faculty and staff, the resilience and growth of our students and the ongoing partnership and support of our families.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes to the success of our schools. Together, we are creating environments where students can learn, grow, thrive and build brighter futures. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement with our entire community.
The Joint Commission Accreditation

The Joint Commission standards deal with organization quality, safety-of-care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. If you have concerns about your care, we would like to hear from you. You may contact us directly.
If you do not feel that your concerns have been addressed adequately, you may contact The Joint Commission online at www.jointcommission.org and use the “Report a Patient Safety Event” link in the “Action Center” of the homepage of their site, by mail at: Division of Accreditation Operations, Office of Quality Monitoring, The Joint Commission, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, or by fax at: 630-792-5636.
Reach Out To Us Today
Our admissions staff is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule a tour or Intake. For questions about our programs call 215-489-3028 or use our online contact form.