Founded in 1966 CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services including behavioral health and employment services. CARF accreditation provides a visible symbol that assures the public of Amity’s commitment to continually enhance quality with a focus on the satisfaction of students. CARF surveyors use a consultative approach during the survey process to assist in improving the quality of Amity’s offerings. A survey team, selected on a match of the surveyors’ areas of expertise and Amity’s needs came to Amistad de Los Angeles and Vista Ranch to survey Department of Rehabilitation Employment Services in November 2015 and to Circle Tree Ranch to survey residential services in September 2016. Each site was granted CARF certification for a three-year period, recognizing Amity for innovation. There are numerous benefits to CARF accreditation: accredited providers enjoy fiscal savings as accreditation can signal financial stability; marketing advantagea; reduction of exposre to risk in human resources, healthcare, governance, and finance; and access to an international network. 