Family Support Partner Certification Through a partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, BPA Health helps parents and caregivers who have raised or are raising children with behavioral health challenges or mental illness apply for and renew their Family Support Partner certification. 6-Month Certification Apply for your 6-month Peer Support Specialist Certification. Apply Certification Renewal Renew your 1-year certification. Renew Certification Supervisor Verification Verify hours of CPSS supervision, work and or volunteer experience.* Verify Hours *Must be submitted by supervisors for CPSSs who currently hold a 6-month certification and have completed their hours of supervision and work/volunteer experience. Extension Requests Request an extension of your 6-month certification to complete your supervision and/or work experience. Request an Extension Request an extension of your 1-year certification to complete your hours of continuing education. Request an Extension Certification Status Request inactive certification status. Request Inactive Status Request active certification status after a period of inactive status or certification expiration. Request Active Status Reciprocity Apply for family support specialist certification by reciprocity from another state. Apply Family Support Partner Training Find training opportunities to begin your journey to becoming a certified Peer Support Specialist. Learn More Featured Resources Updated: October 2, 2023 Applicaton for CFSP Certification by Reciprocity Updated: November 9, 2023 Request a list of active Peers and Family Support Partners Updated: December 1, 2023 Application for 6 Month Certification View All Resources Connect With Us Have questions about applying for or renewing your certification, or where to find training? We’re here to help. Contact Us
