Awards & Recognition
BILT is proud to be recognized by leading organizations for our commitment to quality, excellence, and the families we serve.
BHCEO Accreditation
Committed to Quality and Clinical Excellence
The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), now part of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), accredits ABA providers that demonstrate excellence in clinical quality, ethical practice, organizational sustainability, and client outcomes.
BILT has earned BHCOE Accreditation, recognizing our commitment to providing high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. This accreditation demonstrates that our organization meets rigorous standards for clinical excellence, organizational performance, client satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement. Families, funding sources, and community partners can be confident that BILT is dedicated to delivering effective, person-centered care.
In addition to organizational accreditation, BILT has been recognized as a BHCOE Full & Training Site Accredited Practice. This distinction reflects our commitment to developing the next generation of behavioral health professionals through structured training, clinical mentorship, and evidence-based supervision. As a training site, BILT invests in staff development to ensure individuals and families receive services from highly qualified clinicians supported by a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
Boston Family Favorites
Boston Family Favorites is an annual community awards program hosted by Boston Parents Paper. Families throughout Massachusetts vote for organizations, businesses, and professionals they trust and recommend. Receiving this recognition reflects the confidence and support of the families we serve and our commitment to providing exceptional, person-centered services.
2026
Best Special Needs General Resources in Greater Boston 2026
Best Special Needs Recreation Programs in Greater Boston 2026
2025
Top 5 Special Needs After School Programs
Top 5 Special Needs General Resources
Top 5 Special Needs Recreation Programs
2024
Top 5 Special Needs Recreation Programs
2023
Best Special Needs Recreation Programs
Alianza Award 2025
The Alianza Award, presented by the Association Latinos, recognizes organizations that demonstrate meaningful, measurable, and lasting contributions to advancing Latino leadership, representation, and cultural inclusion. Recipients are selected based on their sustained impact, commitment to inclusive practices, and support of Latino communities through their work and partnerships.
BILT is honored to receive the Alianza Award from Association Latinos—recognition that reflects the same rigor, ethics, and evidence-based standards we hold ourselves to across our work.
The award celebrates impactful, measurable, and sustained action in support of the Latino community; through its commitment to cultural responsiveness, authentic partnership, and leadership development, BILT continues to improve lives and strengthen the institutions and systems our families engage with.
“BILT exemplifies the qualities celebrated by the Alianza Award: impactful, measurable, and sustained action in support of the Latino community. Through its commitment to cultural responsiveness, partnership, and leadership development, BILT has transformed not only the lives of the families it serves but also the institutions and systems they engage with.”
Cynthia Paris, Assistant Director of Multilingual Services, Foxborough Regional Charter School
CEO & Founder Christina Gravina accepts the Alianza Award from Association Latinos
Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE)
Bridging Independent Living Together (BILT) is proud to be certified as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) through the City of Boston’s Supplier Diversity Program.
This certification recognizes BILT as a woman-owned organization providing specialized services including skill-building programs, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), workshops, and therapeutic mentorship for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
As a certified WBE, BILT is listed in the City of Boston’s SLBE/MWBE Directory, connecting us with public agencies, contractors, and organizations seeking to partner with diverse, mission-driven service providers.
This designation reflects our continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality, person-centered services while strengthening inclusive partnerships across Massachusetts communities.