January – March
Engage experts to inform the development of certification and accreditation programs
Engage employers, state governments, philanthropy, and researchers to identify what is needed to make every workplace Recovery Friendly
Support and expand the multiple efforts across all 50 states to bring together practitioners, employers, advocates, and governments to implement Recovery Friendly Workplace policies and advance best practices
April – June
Identify the first class of employers who will seek certification as a Recovery Friendly Workplace
Secure philanthropic support from corporations and foundations to develop and implement certification and accreditation programs appropriate for multiple types of employers
Create and announce the National RFW Certification document
Prepare the first iterations of accreditation programs to share with stakeholders across multiple sectors
Identify states that have gubernatorial and legislative support for statewide initiatives to engage employers in developing Recovery Friendly Workplaces
July – September
Certify the first national class of Recovery Friendly Workplaces
Announce states that have launched Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives
Present a report to the President of the United States of the employers that have completed national certification as part of Recovery Month in September
Partner with Fors Marsh on research to better understand RFW as it relates to Human Resources
October – December
Evaluate progress
Convene stakeholders to identify priorities for 2025
Announce second class of employers who are going through the national certification process