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Fostering Hope. Integrating Services.

For 85 years, the Centers for Independence has strengthened communities by fostering hope and helping people advance their total health. CFI’s unmatched breadth of disability support services and resources through its affiliates – the Milwaukee Center for Independence, Home Care, First Person Care Consultants and iLIFE -- allows others to find value in themselves and see a path forward.

Children’s Behavioral Health

Employment & Food Service

Childrens Medical Services

Mental Health Treatment

Adult Day Care & Services

Crisis Resource Centers

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CFI Ranks Among the Best for Rehabilitative Services

For the 24th consecutive year, Centers for Independence (CFI) has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

This 3-year accreditation represents CFI’s adherence to the highest quality and care standards in providing rehabilitative programs and services.

Additionally, CARF’s surveyors offered no recommendations for improvement, which is achieved by only 3 percent of CARF surveys–ranking CFI among the best in its class. 

Satisfaction with Services

CFI clients give us high marks! The results of our second persons served 2022 satisfaction survey are in. Overall, ALL scores for ALL questions scored a positive response of 90% or greater. Three programs scored a 100% positive response for one or more survey questions! Our goal is 85%, so this is an outstanding result.

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ABOUT US

The Centers for Independence opened its doors in 1938, helping WWII immigrants find jobs — and refuge. Today, our impact is just as compelling. We help people in need, from newborns to the elderly, gain greater independence.

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The MCFI Foundation provides a variety of services to people with disabilities, including behavioral health services, employment services, and adult day programs. It is committed to partnering with people of all abilities to advance their total health.
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CFI offers a variety of programs and services to help people of all ages and abilities achieve greater life independence. We have a culture that embraces diverse thought, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.