National Certification Program for Rehabilitation Facilities
Originally Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International - now CARF; one of the agencies recognized by the Division of MHDDSA Services and the Division of Medical Assistance to accredit providers of mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services and to accredit systems management functions of Local Management Entities (LMEs)
Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitiation Facilities performs a review regarding the quality of care in residential facilities. Successful surveys result in CARF Accreditation.
The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission - Promotes quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through accreditation that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons receiving services.
Child at Risk Field - A comprehensive structured system for guiding child protective service workers in making decisions that will ensure the safety of children who have been harmed or who are likely to be harmed through abuse or neglect.
The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (We don't know why the acronym doesn't match the name.)
an independent, not-for-profit organization. CARF accredited service providers enjoy recognition among an international community of consumers, peer facilities and programs for superior standards of care, and excellence in outcomes. ARI currently holds a three-year accreditation with CARF.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities – sets standards of operation for organizations that provide various rehabilitation services. RSC will only purchase services from a vendor that's accredited. CARF is one of the bodies that RSC uses to identify accredited programs.