AWARDS and RECOGNITION

MCFI has been recognized by local, state and national organizations as a leading rehabilitative services agency.

Certifications and Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for core programs

Joint Commission (JCAHO) for Pediatric Special Care

Medicare/Medicaid Rehabilitation Facility

Wisconsin Certified Day Service Provider

Wisconsin Certified Mental Health Outpatient Program

Wisconsin Certified Community Support Program

Awards

• Good Grant Award, awarded by the Donors Forum of Wisconsin for the Crisis Resource Center. The award honors funders and grantees who have demonstrated leadership through a creative partnership by working together for the greater good.
• Public Policy Forum Public/Private Partnership Award to MCFI and Milwaukee Public Schools for the FUEL4U Breakfast Packing program.
• Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin TORCH Award for Business Ethics and Integrity (2006)
• Dean's Community Partnership Award, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
• NonProfit Center of Milwaukee Management Excellence Award for Management Innovation
• BizTimes Milwaukee "Health Care Hero" Award to Christine Boyce, BSN, Director of Pediatric Special Care
• BizTimes Milwaukee "Health Care Hero" Award to Dan Baker, Director of Crisis Resource Center
• BizTimes Milwaukee "Health Care Hero" Award to iCare
• Rehabilitation for Wisconsin Rehabilitation Leadership Award to Tom Lutzow, Ph.D 
• Rehabilitation for Wisconsin Rehabilitation Leadership Award to Howard L. Garber, Ph.D.
• Practitioner of the Year Award, awarded by the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin to Jody Krainer, MCFI Director of Senior Services
• Milwaukee County Disability Services Division Caregiver of the Year Award to Penny Fishler, MCFI Community Living Specialist
• Milwaukee Aging Consortium Distinguished Caregiver Award to Jenny Miller, New Health Services Home Care Worker and Support Assistant
• Valued Community Partner Award to the MCFI Community Relations and External Affairs Team from Bryant & Stratton College
• Avenues West Association, Community Investment Award
• Employer of the Year Award, awarded to New Health Services by UMOS
• Workplace Diversity Award, awarded by the Wisconsin Council of the Society for Human Resource Management
• "Most Influential" designation in Who's Who in Black Milwaukee inaugural publication to Alvin C. Hill, Jr., MCFI Director of Diversity and Cultural Competence
• Wisconsin Association of Equal Opportunity Award of Excellence to the MCFI Diversity Team
• Melvin Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize, awarded by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Mandi Awards, Cornerstone Award Finalist
• Mandi Award, Building Blocks, Large Project, and Trailblazer Awards
• Wisconsin Fair Housing Award to Veterans Manor

Surveyors' Reports

"MCFI provides services to persons served in a culture of innovation, with an enthusiasm unmatched in the industry."

"The commitment to advocacy and self-advocacy is apparent throughout the organization. The persons served participate in internal advocacy committees, governmental efforts, formalized advocacy groups and other advocacy opportunities."

"MCFI staff members are well-qualified and committed to the mission of the organization. They are committed to being leaders in the field and demonstrating best practices."

- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Report