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Date: 9/24/2025

Title: FA Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

This summer Friendship Ark was awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International for all of our programs. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization and shows our organization's substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has gone through a rigorous peer-review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.
The outcome report from our survey praised Friendship Ark as a respected, innovative and community-driven provider, which is a direct reflection of the passion, care and commitment our staff bring every day. We were recognized as a leader in the field and a provider of choice for adults with disabilities in Story County and beyond.
CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.

 



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Friendship Ark Homes and Community Services provides a variety of supports that allow individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive.

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