Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2025) – LifeView Group—parent company of Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network, and Global Connections to Employment—has earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the highest level of achievement awarded by the organization. This milestone reflects LifeView Group’s unwavering commitment to quality, person-centered care and continuous improvement across its diverse programs and services.

LifeView Group is a nonprofit family of companies that includes Lakeview Center’s behavioral health care, FamiliesFirst Network’s child welfare support and Global Connections to Employment’s career services for people with disabilities.

CARF’s rigorous peer-review process evaluated more than 3,000 standards, resulting in only 36 recommendations—a testament to the organization’s operational excellence and dedication to those it serves.

CARF surveyors praised LifeView Group’s culture and staff, noting:

“Staff members are tenured, dedicated and professional. They are also diverse, collaborative, supportive and effective… The staff believe in the organization’s mission, making the organization truly person driven.”

“There is a strong emphasis on communication and support… Staff members demonstrated pride in their ability to function as a cohesive team across all roles of the organization.”

This accreditation spans multiple programs and reflects the strength of LifeView Group’s integrated approach to behavioral health, child welfare and community employment services. The organization remains focused on sustaining high standards and empowering individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

To learn more about LifeView Group’s programs and awards, visit lifeviewgroup.org.