Becoming Endorsed in Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health
The endorsement process establishes a standard of excellence that can be used by professionals to document their expertise, by employers to determine hiring practices, and by consumers to guide decision-making about providers.
There are 3 stages to become endorsed. These include preparation, gathering supporting documents and completion and submission of the application.
1 — PREPARE
1a Become familiar with the endorsement categories and resource materials
1b Select the appropriate endorsement category
1c Gather materials that document your learning experience
1d Check your readiness for endorsement
2 — GATHER
2a Review the details of each endorsement category
2b Develop a brief personal statement
2c Update your resume or curriculum vitae
2d Develop a brief narrative of your learning experiences indicating how you met the required training
2e Upload copies of your training documents or certificates
Reflective Practice Facilitator (RPF) applicants also need:
2f Request at least one letter of recommendation for endorsement
2g Names and contact information for 3 people who have received RPF from the applicant
RPF Mentor applicants also need:
2h Letters of recommendation documenting the RPF you have received related to the work you have done to help others become RPF’s.
3 — SUBMIT
3a Complete the application
3b Submit payment of $325 via check or purchase order
You will receive an email vertification of receipt of the application and fee. The review process can take up to 6 weeks.
