Spring/Summer 2008

In This Issue

Presdident's Letter	Support Vinfen	Moe Armstrong
Gala Reception	New Web Site	Hancock Center
CARF Accreditation	S. 65 rally	Creative Corner
In My Own Voice	Human Rights	Fred Verro

Vinefen Recieves Three- BACK TO MAIN PAGE

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Vinfen Corporation has been awarded its eighth consecutive three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

The three-year accreditation, which runs from October 2007 to October 2010, is the maximum accreditation offered by CARF.

CARF (www.carf.org) is an independent, nonprofit

accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.

This process closely examines an organization’s business practices as well as its program implementation. Application for CARF accreditation is voluntary.

“This accreditation is an acknowledgement of the dedication and hard work put forth by our entire staff,” said Gary W. Lamson, president and CEO of Vinfen.

“The administration, managers, training staff and workers out in the field all deserve credit for this achievement. The result of their fine work is a wide range of excellent services and thousands of individuals reaping the benefits.”

In October 2007, a team of CARF reviewers conducted

on-site surveys of Vinfen’s administrative offices and closely examined a representative sample of Vinfen

programs.

A 60-page report released by CARF in December 2007

commended Vinfen programs in 34 areas, including

housing, specialized therapy groups, community outreach and training.

According to the report, “family members and persons

served throughout the organization report high levels

of satisfaction with the services provided.”

The report also commended Vinfen for providing services

to “individuals with a higher degree of challenges and

barriers to employment and independence.”