Who should the ARF certificate holder submit a written application to for renewal?

The appropriate entity for an ARF (Adult Residential Facility) certificate holder to submit a written application for renewal is the CCL Administrator Certification Section (ACS). This section is specifically designated to handle the certification processes for administrators of various types of care facilities in California, including ARFs. The ACS is responsible for maintaining the standards of competency necessary for administrators to effectively manage care facilities, ensuring that they are qualified to provide the necessary level of service and compliance with state regulations.

Other entities, while involved in various aspects of health and social services, do not handle the certification renewal process for ARF administrators specifically. For instance, the Department of Health Services generally oversees public health initiatives and policies, but it does not directly manage the certification of facility administrators. The California Department of Social Services focuses on a broader scope of social services, which includes child welfare and food assistance programs, but again, it does not deal specifically with the renewal process for administrator certifications. The Office of the Governor is involved in state governance and policy direction, but it does not engage in operational matters such as certification renewals. Thus, the CCL Administrator Certification Section is the correct authority for this process.