February 2026: Institute Updates

FULL INSTITUTE OVERHAUL

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—we hear you loud and clear. We’ve taken a critical look at our quizzes, pre-assessments, and certification questions, and we know we can do better. Right now, we are actively working on a full overhaul.

And yes, we mean overhaul. Not a glow-up. Not a remodel. Definitely not lipstick on a pig. This is a deconstruct and rebuild. We are eliminating:

• Fill-in-the-blank answers

• Questions that rely on memorization

• Questions with more than one “right” answer

We will need your help along the way—to review, to test, and to give us honest, candid feedback. We’ll keep you updated on our progress so stay tuned!

WAIT PERIOD REMOVED

You told us that the limit on taking the exam only twice and waiting six months in between attempts was anxiety producing. We were able to eliminate the limit on only taking the exam two times in November 2025. We are excited to share with you the wait period between exam attempts has also been removed! 

STUDY GROUP

If you would like more support preparing for the exam, consider joining our study group. You’ll be able to meet other home visitors from across the country as well as get expert guidance and preparation. 

Prepare confidently for the National Family Support Certification Exam with our Facilitated Study Group—a guided, supportive space designed to help you succeed. Study group sessions will take place on the first Thursday of each month 3:00-5:00pm EST beginning in March 2026, continuing through August. Cost is $200. Registration and more details can be found HERE.