OHS Approved UConn Family Worker Credential 3/7/17
The Head Start Program Performance Standards state:
Staff Qualifications and Competency Requirements, 1302.91(e)(7):
A program must ensure staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process hired after November 7, 2016, have within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
March 7, 2017, Office of Head Start (OHS) APPROVED UConn Family Development Credential (FDC) for Family Worker to meet this requirement.
To help Head Start programs meet this requirement, FDC has scheduled several FDC Instructor Institutes at Head Start Conferences and elsewhere.
2020 National FDC Instructor Institutes:
January 22-24, 2020- Oklahoma State Instructor Institute - Edmond, OK ----Registration closed
March 30-April 2, 2020 - National Instructor Institute - Phoenix, AZ - $925
September 22-25, 2020-National Instructor Institute- Ithaca, NY -$700
November 30-December 3, 2020 - National Instructor Institute- New Orleans, LA -$925
If you are interested in hosting an FDC Instructors Institute in your area, please contact the National FDC office for more details. 860-486-0606.
FDC Update Meeting For FDC Instructors and Portfolio Advisers (A requirement every 3 years)
National Webinar Update Meeting -4/22/20
State Coordinator Meeting - Spring 2020 TBD
Additional dates will be forthcoming.
If you would like more information about any of these events, please contact the National FDC Program Manager at NationalFDC@UConn.edu.