Feature Interview – A Look Back at the History of CARF: An Interview With Dean Settle

OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Feature Interview Editor: What can you share about the history of CARF? Dean Settle: In the early to mid-60’s, there was an influx of federal money coming into the community for community-based programs for special populations. I remember a speech given in New York at the National Rehabilitation Association meeting presented by Mary Switzer, then the Director of the Federal Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. She challenged us to find a way to ensure that our programs were uniform and provided quality services regardless of their location across . . .