We're excited to announce that applications to become a Certified Family Peer Support Worker (FPSW) and Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) are now open! The COI provides training and support for individuals to receive FPSW and YPSS certification. Interested in becoming a certified FPSW or YPSS? Visit our website here to learn more and apply. Once approved, you'll be invited to attend an upcoming certification training! The next FPSW Certification Training Series will be November 9 - November 13, and the next YPSS Certification Training Series will be October 12 - October 16.
Can't attend these training dates? Don't worry! Additional training dates will be offered through 2027, but you can still apply anytime for approval online.
A Family Peer Support Worker is someone with lived experience parenting a child or youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges who assists caregivers in navigating child-serving systems through education, support, and advocacy.
A Youth Peer Support Specialist is someone with lived experience navigating early life challenges as a youth who assists youth in navigating similar challenges through shared power and an emphasis on youth voice and choice in service delivery and administration.
Family Peer and Youth Peer Support trainings are funded by the State of NM Children, Youth and Families Dept.
