Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals

Certification Exam

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The National Family Support Certification Exam has been developed to test the knowledge of family support professionals in each of the domains outlined in the National Family Support Competency Framework for direct service professionals.

The exam has been tested by family support professionals and validated by a team of testing experts to offer a quality and non-discriminatory exam. Read more:

The National Family Support Certification Exam Test Form Construction & Standard Setting Technical Report

The National Family Support Certification Exam Validity Study Report - 2022

2025 Institute Validation Report

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States with a National Certified Family Support Professional

All learners who have been certified will be listed in the National Family Support Certification Registry .

Everyone who passes the certification process will earn the title Certified Family Support Professional (CFSP), which they may use on their resumes, business cards, and e-mail signatures.

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