About NCARF: Benefits

What are the benefits of Associate Membership in NCARF?

Exposure on web page. Let us create a link to your home page to increase traffic to your website.
Attendance to NCARF trainings. NCARF holds training seminars regarding issues that affect our members. Associate members attend the trainings at the discounted rate.
Listing in NCARF's membership directory. Each associate member is allowed a listing in our directory for contact information and advertising. The directory is circulated throughout the state.
Timely Updates. Receive information pertinent to CRPs through our updates, website bulletin board, and email bulletins. We will keep you up-to-date on NCARF events and vending opportunities.
First priority to exhibit at NCARF conferences. Associate members are allowed vending opportunities before the meetings are open to the general public.
An opportunity to network with our members and sponsors from across North Carolina. Our membership base will give you statewide contacts.

Launch website that promotes a positive image for CRPs.
Participate in job shadowing program with local high schools to further positive exposure of CRPs.
Develop NCARF member benefits.
Promoting legislation that would provide additional funding for Supported Employment Long-Term Supports.
Advocating for adequate CAP, MR/DD and CS rates.
Advocating for additional opportunities to sell goods and services to state and local government.