COA and CARF Accrediting Bodies

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has two approved accrediting organizations that have reasonably detailed standards and are appropriate for the range of MCFD/Community Living British Columbia programs.

COA

Council on Accreditation (COA):

• not-for-profit
• accredits Behavioural Health Care and child- and family-service organizations
• affiliated with (sponsored and supported by) many national US associations, especially those for children and families (e.g. Child Welfare League of America)
• released Canadian version of the standards
• based in New York, New York
• two part-time staff in British Columbia

For more information:

• Preparing for COA

The following is provided for information only. The ministry does not provide funding for participation at these events.

• COA Training

CARF

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):

• not-for-profit
• accredits Behavioural Health, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Adult Day Services, and Child and Youth programs.
• has specific Canadian standards
• each of CARF’s divisions has a resource specialist
• since 1993 was used by BC Ministry of Health/Ministry of Children and Family Development to accredit contracted services
• sponsored by many national US associations related to rehabilitation
• head office in Tucson, Arizona
• CARF Canada offices in Edmonton, Alberta, and Ottawa, Ontario

For more information:

• Preparing for CARF
• CARF Manuals (for MCFD contractors)

The following is provided for information only. The ministry does not provide funding for participation at these events.

• CARF Training

Contact Information

COA Contact Information
11th Floor, 120 Wall Street
New York NY 10005 USA

Tel: 212 797-3000
Fax: 212 797-1428
Toll-free: 866 262-8088

E-mail: coanet@aol.com
Web site: www.coanet.org

CARF Contact Information

CARF Canada
Dan Stavert, Chief Advisor
#1400A, 10665 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 3S9

Tel: 780 429-2538
Fax: 780 426-7274
Toll Free: 877 434-5444

CARF International
4891 East Grant Rd.,
Tucson Arizona 85712 USA

Tel: 520 325-1044
Fax: 520 318-1129
Toll-free: 888 281-6531

E-mail: webmaster@carf.org
Web site: www.carf.org