GHA is affiliated with the Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children) program located at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. In conjunction with Division TEACCH, Carolina Farms is used as a state, national and international site for professionals for training and studies of treatment. Groups that have visited Carolina Farms have
traveled from Germany, Japan, Denmark, Canada, Iceland and others. In addition, GHA has internship agreements with a number of educational institutions including Pfeiffer University and Stanly Community College. Each semester, students have the opportunity to train at Carolina Farms as part of their educational curriculum. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.