CARF Accreditation

Goodwill of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont is honored to have received CARF Accreditation. CARF accreditation represents the highest level of quality accreditation that an organization can receive. It is proof for government regulators and others that a provider abides by quality practices and delivers effective services.

CARF Accreditation is often considered a symbol that assures the public that your facilities are committed to not only enhancing the quality of service you provide but also means that you are focused on the satisfaction of the persons your organization serves.

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is an international nonprofit that reviews the performance of health and human service organizations. Every three years, it conducts a survey of the operations of entities seeking accreditation.CARF accreditation has been the recognized benchmark of quality health and human services for more than 50 years.

Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in 2021 for its supported employment services.

In issuing the accreditation, CARF commended Goodwill’s leadership team and their vast knowledge of the organization’s retail stores, service provision, fiscal responsibility, and the CARF standards, including the high level of satisfaction expressed by those families and persons served by Goodwill and its ability to meet their needs and expectations.

Goodwill’s achievement is based on the organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. In achieving this high level of accreditation, Goodwill demonstrated substantial conformance to CARF’s standards, including clearly written policies and procedures to guide its operations, services and best practices. The three-year accreditation is the longest accreditation period that is awarded by CARF.