CARF (The Commission of Accredited Rehabilitation Facilities) Accreditation

In April of 2008, the Port Alberni Association for Community Living was surveyed by CARF. CARF is an international monitoring body that ensures that all agencies that are accredited meet the highest standards for quality service.

Quality standards include:

• that the services offered meet the needs of individuals
• that individuals are satisfied with their services
• that individuals have service plans in place that identify their goals
• that the organization sees Health and & Safety of high importance and has plans in place to keep people safe.
• that Workers are qualified to do their jobs.

For more information on CARF, you can visit their web site at http://www.carf.org

The following programs received their three year accreditation in April of 2008:

• Infant Development Program

• Supported Child Development Program

• Community Employment

• Semi-Independent Living Program

• Self Help Skills Program

• Access Leisure and Support Program

• Westporte Residence

• Ninth Residence

• Maple Residence

• Individual Support Services - RT

• Connections Day Program

• Huff Residence