CFP Recertification

The certification period for a family partner is twenty-four (24) months. To remain certified, family partner must submit an application for recertification.

A notice, accompanied by a recertification application is sent by Via Hope approximately 60 days prior to the end of an individual’s certification. In order to be approved, a person’s recertification application must be complete and signed by the individual; in addition, the person must include a list of approved CEUs that they received during their twenty-four month certification period. There is a nominal processing fee associated with the application for recertification. This fee may be paid by the individual or their employer.

If an individual seeking recertification does not meet the continuing education requirements and their certification expires, they currently have six months to obtain the required CEUs and submit a new application for recertification. CFPs who have been expired more than six months must re-take the certification training in order to renew their certification. The extension period may be shortened to three months in the near future. The fee for renewal of an expired certification is incrementally higher than the regular recertification fee. If approved, the person’s recertification period will begin on the day after their previous certification lapsed, not on the day that their recertification application is approved. For example, if a person’

If a certification has expired by more than three months, and the individual seeks recertification, they will be required to retake the certification exam before submitting the recertification application.

Expired Certifications

In the case where a person’s certification has completely expired (i.e. their certification has been expired for more than six months), Via Hope will not accept continuing education credits. Applicants will be required to re-take the certification training and pass the exam in order to renew their certification.

CFP Recertification Application

Reciprocity

Family partners who have taken certification training in another state or who have passed the national certification exam administered by the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health may apply for a certification through Via Hope. If it is determined that the other training and certification is comparable to that provided by Via Hope, the individual will be certified for the lesser of 1) their certification period from the other state, or 2) twenty-four months. The individual must meet the same requirements as other Certified Family Partners to be eligible to be recertified.

s certification expires on January 31 but they do not submit their recertification approval until April 15, their renewed certification will show a start date of February 1 (and last for two years from February 1).

If a certification has expired by more than six months, and the individual seeks recertification, they will be required to retake the certification training before submitting the recertification application. This policy is currently under review by the CFP advisory Council.

Certification Expired

In the case where a person’s certification has completely expired (i.e. their certification has been expired for more than three months), Via Hope will not accept continuing education credits. Applicants will be required to re-take the certification exam if their recertification period (two years) has lapsed.

CPS RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION

CPS Reciprocity

Individuals who have taken certification training from a recognized source in another state, and received a certification recognized by the state Medicaid agency in the state where the certification was issued, may apply to become certified by completing the Via Hope Reciprocity Application. Applicants do not have to take and pass the Via Hope certification exam.

The certification period for reciprocal certifications ends on the original expiration date of the other State’s certification or in twenty four months, whichever is less. The same continuing education requirements will be in effect for the remainder of the certification period. The reciprocity form can be requested by calling Via Hope at 844-300-2196 or sending an email to info@viahope.org.