Christian Opportunity Center has been awarded a Three-Year Term of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Community-Based Employment and Life Skills programs.

This latest accreditation is the 13th consecutive for COC for their efforts in Pella, Knoxville, and Indianola. CARF is an internationally recognized, nonprofit accreditor that sets standards of excellence for human service organizations. Those programs who meet CARF’s standards have demonstrated a commitment to being among the best available. The on-site survey for COC was conducted October 24-26, and COC was notified of the accreditation award on November 30th.

Amy Zuck with COC says disability services in central Iowa is a highly competitive field, and often people have several options for services. COC provides residential and vocational support and services to nearly 260 people with disabilities in Marion, Mahaska, Polk, Warren, and Keokuk counties.