Family Service Certification

Family Service Certification

Online • On-Demand

This certification provides Family Service Workers the opportunity to demonstrate a mastery of a comprehensive series of skills.

Overview Course Outline

Overview

Specifically designed for the experienced Family Service Worker, this certification will systematically walk the participant through a comprehensive series of skills, providing opportunities to prove mastery of each skill. The compilation of this experience is a professional e-portfolio that candidates may use as part of their professional development transcript.

Course Level: Intermediate

Course Type: Skill check, no instruction

Requirements/Prerequisites: None

Target Audience: Leadership and Management, Support Services

Completion Timeline/Duration: Four months

Meeting Times: Elective office hours offered weekly for additional support

Course Outline

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate understanding of Head Start history, mission, and philosophy.
Exhibit general knowledge of the Head Start program, including Performance Standards, planning, policies, procedures, and monitoring.
Implement an eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance process that is accessible to children and families who can benefit the most from Head Start services.
Implement the family goals setting process and address family issues.
Implement effective Family Partnership Agreements and services to individual families.
Empower parents to access community services and resources, and to make successful transitions.
Support communication and community advocacy.
Develop parents’ participation as volunteers and in program governance and parent training.
Support Parent and family engagement in education and child development services.
Implement parent and family engagement in medical, dental, nutrition, mental health, and special services.
Maintain standards of conduct and professional ethics.
Continue professional development in formal & informal settings.

Course Author

Team NHSA

Tapping into nearly 50 years of experience, research, and advocacy work, The Academy Team at The National Head Start Association has used the highest standards to create this course to support the professional growth and development of Head Start and Early Head Start staff and leadership across the country.

Registration Rates

Regular Rate: $2,995

NHSA Member Rate: $1,195

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Includes

Online, Self Paced Content
Live Office Hours
Digital Badge
Certificate of Completion
An exclusive in-person session at NHSA’s National Head Start Conference in April will be offered for candidates who are awarded the certification.