Infant Family Specialist (IFS)
Issued by
Virginia Commonwealth University
Earners have the prevention skills necessary to provide direct services to families with children ages 0-3 who are experiencing levels of stress that may increase their infant/toddler's risk of developing social-emotional, relational, or mental health problems.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Submit endorsement application to include: a minimum of 30 hours of training/continuing education demonstrating competency requirements; a minimum of 2 years paid professional work experience providing prevention/early intervention services; a minimum of 24 clock hours of Reflective Supervision/Consultation from a qualified provider; and 3 professional reference ratings.
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Completion of specialized education/coursework and/or volunteer/work experience, in-service training, and reflective supervision/consultation experiences that have led to competency in the prevention of relationship disturbances.
Standards
Competency Guidelines