Description
The Certified Children, Youth and Family Social Workers provide services to, or on behalf of, individuals who are under 18, and to the members of their households. They utilize their generalist social work education and experience to work in the areas of direct practice; advocacy; policy; program development; program evaluation; research; supervision; education and administration in an effort to improve the social and psychological functioning of children, youth and families in a variety of settings.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
Related Programs
28 Social Work programs on Career School App.
Social Work
Associate Degree
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
See all 28 Social Work programs →Suggested because Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker applies to Child, Family, and School Social Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
Other Certifications from National Association of Social Workers

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