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.
National FDC Instructor Institute
Date: Dec. 17-20, 2018
Location: Orlando, FL
This institute if full.
National FDC Instructor Institute
April 29-May 2, 2019
San Antonio, TX
Cost: $850
National FDC Instructor Institute
September 17-20, 2019
La Tourelle Resort-Ithaca, NY
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)
FDC National Update Webinar
Spring 2019- Date TBD
If you would like more information about any of these events, please contact the National FDC Program Manager at NationalFDC@UConn.edu.