Welcome to CARF
CARF International, a group of companies that includes CARF Canada and CARF Europe, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.
Areas of Accreditation
Learn about which area of accreditation could be right for your organization.
Aging Services
Behavioral Health
Child and Youth Services
Employment and Community Services / Vision Rehabilitation Services
Medical Rehabilitation
Opioid Treatment Programs
Upcoming Events
February 27 - March 1, 2025, Tucson, AZ
CARF: 2025 Transforming Outcomes Data into Management Information Institute
February 27 - March 28, 2025 (Virtual)
AS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Aging Services
February 27 - March 28, 2025 (Virtual)
MED 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Medical Rehabilitation
March 12 - 13, 2025, Orlando, FL
ECS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Employment and Community Services
March 12 - 13, 2025, Orlando, FL
BH/OTP 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Behavioral Health, and Opioid Treatment Programs
March 12 - 13, 2025, Orlando, FL
CYS 101: Preparing for Successful Accreditation in Child and Youth Services