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Family Development Credential for Front-line Staff

Successful completion results in New York State Family Development Credential through Cornell University

Schedule: Sept 24th 2008, then First & Third Wednesdays through May 2009 (w/ breaks) 8:30am – 12:30pm (with three 8:30am-4:30pm sessions 9/24, 12/3, 2/25)

Location: half-day groups in Ithaca and Cortland; day-long sessions at TC3-Dryden

Credit: 9 CEU at TC3; 90hrs for CASAC recertification (OASAS-approved); college credit eligible

FDC can be an alternative to a college degree or a supplement to formal education in social work, human development and related fields. The curriculum is designed by Cornell University, endorsed by NYS, and nationally recognized.

FDC is an integrated learning experience involving classroom and field service components. The intention is to move participants and their organizations towards an empowerment approach to human and organizational relationships emphasizing strengths, prevention, collaboration and self-determination.

The 10 classroom modules incorporate 90 hours of interactive learning with participants from different organizations. Field advisors assist workers in exploring principles, testing skills, demonstrating competencies, and completing the portfolio required for credentialing.

Topics:
• Family Development: A Sustainable Route to Healthy Self-Reliance
• Communicating with Skill and Heart
• Taking Good Care of Yourself
• Diversity
• Strengths Based Assessment
• Helping Families Set and Reach Goals
• Helping Families Access Specialized Services
• Home Visiting
• Facilitation Skills – Family Conferences, Support Groups and Community Meetings
• Collaboration

Facilitators: Robin Dubovi, Joann Neal, Denise Peroulakis, Nancy Potter, Malinda Rees, Anna Steinkraus (FDC Instructors) with FDC Portfolio Advisors.

Fee: $850 (includes 17 interactive workshops/80 hours, 10 portfolio advisement sessions, Empowerment Skills for Family Workers manual, and $250 credentialing fee). Minimum 10 participants/site

Register: with CCE-Tompkins, 272-2292 or CAPCO, 756-4198.

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