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CARF

The Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, (CARF) is an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services. The CARF standards are internationally recognized.

Pathways believes that reviewing our services against CARF standards allows us the opportunity to continuously improve our services and demonstrate our commitment to transparent and accountable practices.

Pathways to Independence has been accredited since 2009, receiving our sixth, 3 year accreditation from CARF in February 2025.

See our full Accreditation Report here.

 Visit the CARF website to learn more.

Supporting people their best lives in living

Employees spoke with pride about working at the organization and shared that they truly believe in its mission and values. This was demonstrated in their interactions with the supported individuals during the survey team’s visits.

Program staff are creative and seek ways to empower supported individuals. Their ability to think creatively and focus on areas of growth or importance to supported individuals was evident. – CARF Accreditation Report, April 2025 

Our Vision

That all people enjoy a high quality of life as an accepted member of their chosen community.

Our Mission

We support people in living their best lives.