Accreditations

First Chance Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities to provide employment services and community support. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of aging services, behavioral health, child and youth services, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation, and many other programs. The CARF family of organizations currently accredits more than 5,000 providers at more than 18,000 locations in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and South America. More than 6.5 million persons of all ages are served annually by CARF-accredited providers.

Professional Memberships

Our professional memberships include the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) and the ARC of Indiana.  

INARF is a statewide  organization which provides leadership and support  in the development of resources  to effectively serve the comprehensive needs of people with disabilities.  INARF maintains important relationships with governmental agencies responsible for Indiana’s human service programs, promotes networking opportunities among members, coordinates quality professional development programs, and offers technical assistance to members.

The Arc of Indiana is a statewide advocacy association for people with developmental disabilities and their families.   Established in 1956 by parents of children with  developmental disabilities, the Arc provides resources for families to come together and help advocate for a better life for their children. The Arc of Indiana is committed to progressive public policy to protect rights and improve services for people with developmental disabilities.The Arc of Indiana has various inspiring videos to guide families and self-advocates posted on YouTube. These can be accessed by going to their website and clicking on “Video Gallery”.

Please click on any of the links below to find out more about these organizations.