Family and Youth Peer Support Certifications

  1. Family Peer and Youth Peer Support Programs
  2. Family and Youth Peer Support Certifications

Certification Pathways

Apply to become a Certified FPSW!

Requirements for Family Peer Support Worker Certification include:

Have lived experience navigating child-serving systems on behalf of a child in your care
Complete application and interview process to verify eligibility
Attend 40-hour Family Peer Support Certification Training
Complete 40 Exposure Hours
Pass the certification exam

Apply to become a Certified YPSS!

Requirements for Youth Peer Support Specialist Certification include:

Have lived experience navigating early life challenges as a youth
Complete application and interview process to verify eligibility
Attend 40-hour Youth Peer Support Certification Training
Complete 40 Exposure Hours
Pass the certification exam

Family and Youth Peer Support Certification Processes

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About the NM Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals

The FPS and YPS Certification Exams are administered by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals. Applicants must first complete the required training and receive a certificate of completion in order to register for the exam. To visit the NMCBBHP website, click here.