CARF® International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in demonstrating value by the quality of …

CARF International is a nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, helping providers improve quality and meet global standards through accreditation.

Accreditation ensures health and human service providers meet international quality standards, improving care, accountability, and service excellence.

Steps to accreditation CARF accreditation is a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence that culminates in an external review (survey) and recognition that the …

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Our standards Quality standards form the cornerstone of CARF accreditation. Our international consensus standards define the expected input, processes, and outcomes of programs for …

Accreditation reviews health and human services programs for quality, using a peer-review process focused on impact, outcomes, and continuous improvement.

CARF accredits thousands of health and human service programs annually, covering all ages and settings, with standards tailored to each service area.

Accreditation ensures providers meet global standards, delivering safe, effective services and committing to continuous performance improvement.

CARF’s certification program is the only program approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine for the assessment, verification, and certification of residential substance use …