What This Guide Covers

This section will cover the following topics:

Required courses for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3+ of the FSP certification pathway.
Eligibility criteria, including employment with a Family Support Organization (FSO) and New Jersey–specific certification limitations.
An overview of the four required first‑year certification steps: required trainings, FANS certification, supervisor competency verification, and the certification test.
Required courses for Year 1 and Year 2 of the FSP certification pathway.
Where to find additional resources, including training information, contact emails, and guidance documents.

Learning Materials

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FSP – Family Support Partner (FSO) Certification Requirements - What You Need to Know (WYNTK)

CSOC service line certifications apply only to their associated service lines (BA, CMO, FSO, MRSS) and are valid only in New Jersey.
Certifications are not transferable to other states. Individuals must be employed by an FSO to pursue certification as a Family Support Partner.
First‑year certification requirements must be completed within one year of the hire date. FANS certification is completed externally through TCOMTraining.com and is required annually.
Competency verification and the Year 1 Family Support Partner certification test are completed through the CSOC TTA Learning Management Portal (LMP).
Some trainings are provided by the New Jersey Alliance of Family Support Organizations (NJAFSO); questions can be directed to their Executive Director at the email provided.