Family Development Credential
Empowerment Skills for Family Workers©
Successful completion results in NYS Family Development Credential
- Summer 2012 (Dates TBD)
- 90 hours: half-day and full-day sessions
- locations: Ithaca area, TC3
- 9 CEU at TC3; 90hrs for CASAC recertification (OASAS-approved); college credit eligible
The Family Development Credential (FDC) can be an alternative to a college degree or a supplement to formal education in social work, human development and related fields. The curriculum is designed by Cornell University, endorsed by NYS, and nationally recognized.
FDC is an integrated learning experience involving classroom and field service components. The intention is to move participants and their organizations towards an empowerment approach to human and organizational relationships emphasizing strengths, prevention, collaboration and self-determination.
The 10 classroom modules incorporate 90 hours of interactive learning with participants from different organizations. Field advisors assist workers in exploring principles, testing skills, demonstrating competencies, and completing the portfolio required for credentialing.
Topics are:·
- Family Development: A Sustainable Route to Healthy Self-Reliance
- Communicating with Skill and Heart
- Taking Good Care of Yourself
- Diversity
- Strengths Based Assessment
- Helping Families Set and Reach Goals
- Helping Families Access Specialized Services
- Home Visiting
- Facilitation Skills - Family Conferences, Support Groups and Community Meetings
- Collaboration
Facilitators: Heather Mount, Anna Steinkraus, Janette McCord, Robin Dubovi, Nancy Potter (FDC Instructors) and FDC Portfolio Advisors
Fee: $925 includes 80 hrs of workshops, 10 hrs of advisement, manual, $250 credential fee
Register with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 272-2292
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Registration Form (18kb PDF)
