Florida’s certified Child Welfare Case Managers (CWCM) and Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS) must renew their credentials by October 31, 2010.

I just spoke to Jordon,  at the Florida Certification Board and she told me the renew date has been extended till Tuesday, November 30th. Jordan said they have sent letter to all the Child Welfare Case Managers (CWCM) and Recovery Peer Specialists (CRPS). Yet, if were like me and did not get a letter ( I moved and forgot to update my info) you should contact them ASAP and re-new.  Payments can be made over the phone with a VISA or Master Card.  My fee was only $50.00 for CRPS and I did not have profe my CU’s.  You may want to call and make sure you don’t need to do anything more then pay a little fee.

Here is what was in the [1] Summer Florida Certification Board Briefings / Summer 2010 PDF Issue

1st Renewal Approaches for Child Welfare Case Managers and Mental Health Peers

Certification is a mark of professional competency that indicates that the certified:
• Has met minimum education, training, and professional experience standards.
• Has passed a rigorous testing process.
• Maintains a current knowledge base by completing annual continuing education units (CEUs).
The FCB mails annual renewal invoices approximately 60 and 30 days prior to the renewal deadline. Invoices
for the October renewal period will be mailed in August and September. The invoice will indicate the annual
renewal fee AND whether or not the individual must submit to a CEU audit. If the invoice says “AUDIT: Yes”, the
certified individual must submit the invoice payment amount and CEU compliance documentation. If the invoice
says “AUDIT: No”, the certified individual only needs to submit the invoice payment amount; CEU documentation
should be retained for a minimum of 3 years in case of further audit or ethical investigation.
The FCB accepts CEUs from:
• an FCB-approved provider
• a state or national licensing board approved provider
• Florida Department of Children and Families events
• coursework completed at an accredited college or university
Your credential is an important mark of professionalism: don’t let it lapse! Renew as soon as you receive your
notice!

Here is how you can Contact Florida Certification Board

Phone: 850-222-6314
FAX: (850) 222-6247

[2] http://www.flcertificationboard.org

[3] admin_assist@flcertificationboard.org