New DCF Rules Regarding Referrals to Recovery Residences

The Department of Children and Families of Florida (DCF) has recently implemented sweeping changes to the rules governing referrals to recovery residences. DCF has mandated that in order for addiction treatment centers to legally refer a client to a recovery residence, the residence must be FARR Certified. In order to attain the FARR certification, the recovery residence must have at least one CRRA (Certified Recovery Residence Administrator) on staff. A Certified Recovery Residence Administrator is responsible for the overall management of a recovery residence, including supervision of residents and paid or volunteer staff.

The Academy for Addiction Professionals offers a five-part CRRA education course that satisfies Florida Certification Board educational requirements. Click below for more information about how you can enroll to get the classes needed for Certification through our online course portal:

https://www.addictionacademy.com/certified-recovery-residence-administrator-crra.php