Certified Canadian Family Educator (CCFE)

A recognized, formal process of certifying individuals who are qualified and experienced in providing family life education groups, workshops and courses to assist individuals and families with their relationships and preparation for parenthood and life's stages and key events.
For more information, download the CCFE brochure [PDF 120k].

CCFE CERTIFICATION

FRP Canada is not accepting new 2015 CCFE Certification applications at this time. CCFE is part of a general FRP Canada review underway to ensure that format and content of all programs are up to date and importantly, meet the needs of members. There is presently no change for those already certified: FRP Canada will communicate individually with this group.APPLICATION

INFORMATION

Applications are accepted twice a year by April 30th or September 30th. The application fee of $175 ($25 of which is non-refundable) includes the first year's certification fee. CCFEs pay an annual certification fee of $50, due April 1st. Successful candidates are required to recertify every five years.

About CCFE [PDF 49k] - Please read prior to filling in application form

Application Form Payment form - fillable Word forms for new applicants

Re-Certification Form Recert payment form - fillable Word forms for re-certifying CCFEs

CCFE Code of Professional Conduct [PDF 83K]

RESOURCES

Characteristics of Family Education from Play & Parenting, Fall 2008 [PDF 81K]

Becoming a Certified Family Educator from Play & Parenting Connections, Winter 2007 [PDF 80K]

Education and Therapy: A Model of Levels of Family Involvement - adapted article by William Doherty [PDF 19K]

Traumatized Neighbourhoods and Communities: How Family Educators Can Help - by Rosemary C. Reilly, CCFE - taken from Play & Parenting, Winter 2010 [PDF 61K]

CCFE Tracking Sheet - an optional tool for tracking hours; for use towards recertification

CCFE DIRECTORY

List of CCFEs by province/territory

Please contact [email protected] for more information.