Become a Certified Family Peer Support Worker!
A certified Family Peer Support Worker is someone who has lived experience navigating child-serving systems on behalf of a child or youth in their care, has completed the required training, and offers assistance to other caregivers in navigating these systems.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid New Mexico mailing address
- Have a valid New Mexico driver's license
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have lived experience as the primary caregiver of a child or youth who:
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To become a Certified FPSW
- Has received a mental health or developmental disability diagnosis and/or a co-occurring mental health diagnosis, AND
- Has navigated child-serving systems* on behalf of their child. Must have familiarity in one or more child-serving systems.
*Child-serving systems include mental health services, special education, juvenile justice, or child protective services.
Next Steps After You Apply
NMSU-COI and CYFD-CBHS will review your application.
If you meet the requirements, you will be contacted to set up a phone interview.
Once approved, you will receive a link to register for an upcoming FPSW Certification Training.
FPSW Certification Process
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Documents and Forms
Credentialing Exam
The FPS Certification exam is administered by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals. Applications must first complete required training and receive a certificate of completion in order to register for the exam. To visit the NMCBBHP website, click here.
*Click the 'Obtain Copy of CWF Certificate' button, then type your name into the 'Search' box. It is recommended to use your last name.