Commitment to Quality: CARF Accreditation
United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston is proud to hold a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International in the following service areas:
- Community Housing (including Medically Fragile)
- Community Integration (including Medically Fragile)
- Supported Living
- Adult Family Care
This accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to high standards, person-centered services, and continuous quality improvement.
What is CARF?
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) is an independent nonprofit that accredits health and human services worldwide. Their standards promote excellence across areas like aging services, behavioral health,
medical rehabilitation, and community integration.
Why it matters:
Choosing a CARF-accredited provider means choosing a program that has met rigorous international standards and is dedicated to improving lives. CARF surveyors take a collaborative, consultative approach to help organizations grow
and enhance service quality.
Learn more at www.carf.org
Survey and Certification
The survey and certification process was implemented in January, 1994. Survey and certification is the process used by us to license and/or certify the quality of residential, work/day, placement, site based respite and individual support services provided to individuals with mental retardation who live in Massachusetts. The Office of Quality Enhancement (OQE) within the Office of Quality Management is responsible for the implementation of the survey and certification process. This section has been developed in order to share important information regarding the licensure/certification process with the broader community. From this site you can access the Quick Guide to the licensure and certification process, the complete version of the Citizen Involvement Guide, Training Materials, and Licensure and Certification Guidelines, interpretations and responses. For more information about the Survey and Certification process, please visit www.mass.gov.