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Accreditation & Recognition

CARF Accreditation

Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, a local non-profit dedicated to combating veteran homelessness, has been awarded their first Three-Year Term of Accreditation by CARF. Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF, is an independent accrediting body of health and human services. The accreditation, awarded on April 12, 2021, is for Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development, Community Housing, and Services Coordination.

CARF recognizes Veterans Place’s concern for the health, wellbeing, and safety of our veterans, reflected through our facilities and quality of programs offered. CARF also recognized the staff and organization for “always putting veterans first in all of its decision making.” Veterans Place earned three-year accreditation, CARF’s highest level accreditation, demonstrating substantial conformance to CARF standards. The CARF standards have been developed for over 50 years by international teams comprised of policymakers, payers, family members, service providers, and consumers.

About CARF

CARF International is an independent, nonprofit organization that surveys and accredits health and human services providers worldwide. A service or program that is CARF accredited has passed an in-depth on-site review and has demonstrated substantial conformance to internationally recognized standards for quality.

Veterans Place is Accredited by CARF for the Following Programs:

  • Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
  • Community Employment Services: Job Development
  • Community Housing
  • Services Coordination

What Does CARF Accreditation Mean?

Our accreditation is a public commitment that we strive to:

  • Involve persons served and their families in their service planning.
  • Respect individual cultural preferences.
  • Be accountable to our funding sources, referral agencies, and the community at large.
  • Address health and safety concerns, such as building safety and emergency preparedness.
  • Maintain management practices that are efficient, cost-effective, and based on outcomes and consumer satisfaction.
  • For more information about CARF International, the standards, or the survey process, visit www.carf.org.

 

Read Our CARF Survey Report

CARF Accreditation Report

 

Pittsburgh Business Choice Award 2019: Best Non – Profit

The Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is honored to have received the award for “Non-Profit,” from the Pittsburgh Business Choice Award. In a city that prides itself on charitable work and community giving, we are grateful to have been recognized for the continued pursuit of our mission, “ending the cycle of homelessness to become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities.”

The Pittsburgh Business Show was founded by Linda Jo and Bryan Thornberg. As seasoned business owners who have been working in business development for more than 50 years combined, they know that it is essential to focus on building successful relationships with people and companies in the region.

The Pittsburgh Business Show’s mission is to become an integral piece of the growth and foundation of the Pittsburgh business landscape. Our vision is to help build partnerships, bring professionals together for business networking, and create opportunities for new and existing businesses.

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