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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Accredited until Oct 2027 

CARF International is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of rehabilitation services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served. 

 

The CARF standards have evolved and been refined over 50 years with the active support and involvement of providers, consumers, and purchasers of services. CARF standards are upheld by a consultive accreditation process and the continuous improvement of services offered to persons served. 

CARF believes in the following core values: 

  • All people have the right to be treated with dignity & respect

  • All people should have access to needed services that achieve optimal outcomes

  • All people should be empowered to exercise informed choice

 

(CARF Child & Youth Services Standards Manual, 2023)
For more information on the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities visit: http://www.carf.org/home/

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) offers the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training Course as a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the skills and strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviours before they become crises. This evidence-based training focuses on proactive approaches to crisis prevention, ensuring safety, respect, and dignity for everyone involved.

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Participants learn a range of techniques, including verbal and nonverbal communication strategies, to prevent and defuse potentially volatile situations. The course emphasizes empathy, understanding triggers, and recognizing early warning signs of distress. 

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The training is widely used across industries such as education, healthcare, human services, and public safety, making it a valuable resource for professionals who work in environments where conflict or crisis may arise. The course includes interactive sessions, hands-on practice, and role-playing to build confidence and competence in real-world applications.

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Upon completion, participants receive certification in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, empowering them to foster safer, more supportive environments for those they serve.

Friends in Nature
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Developmental Relationships Framework

“Developmental relationships are the roots of thriving and resilience for young people, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through these relationships, young people discover who they are, cultivate abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them. 

 

Just as trees rely on a system of roots to support and nourish them, young people need to experience developmental relationships in their families, schools, programs, and communities. However, too many young people miss these opportunities due to bias, prejudice, and systemic exclusion based on their race, ethnicity, income, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, or other differences. Ensuring that every young person experiences the developmental relationships they need is a vital challenge for the 21st century” (Search-Institute, 2020).

The Developmental Relationship Framework is based on five elements and 20 actions:

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For more information on the Developmental Relationships Framework visit: https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/developmental-relationships-framework/

Express Care – “Show me that I matter to you”

  1. Be dependable

  2. Be warm

  3. Listen

  4. Encourage

  5. Believe in me

Provide Support – “Help me complete tasks and achieve goals”

  1. Navigate

  2. Advocate

  3. Empower

  4. Set boundaries

Expand Possibilities – “Connect me with people and places that broaden my world”

  1. Inspire

  2. Connect

  3. Broaden horizons

Challenge Growth – “Push me to keep getting better”

  1. Expect my best

  2. Hold me accountable

  3. Stretch

  4. Reflect on failures

Share Power – “Treat me with respect and give me a say”

  1. Respect me

  2. Collaborate

  3. Include me

  4. Let me lead

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