What Is The Parent Empowerment Program (PEP)?
The Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) is a training program for Family Peer Advocates (FPAs). PEP training introduces new FPAs to their role and to the skills they will need to effectively engage and empower parents.
PEP Training includes self-paced online modules, a multi-day, “live” training on Zoom, and a series of coaching phone calls. Successful completion of the Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Training is required for anyone seeking a Family Peer Advocate Credential in New York State.
Who Should Participate in PEP Training?
FPAs have lived-experience as the parent (biological, foster, adoptive) or primary caregiver of a child/young person with significant social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use and/or behavioral needs. FPAs provide a service called Family Peer Support.
How Do I Access the Online PEP Training?
When you click the button below you will be redirected to the Self-Learning Center hosted by our partners from the Community Technical Assistance Center of New York (CTAC). This is where you will access the online training modules.
Additional information about each level of PEP Training is listed in the menus below.
CLICK HERE for a ‘Getting Started’ guide.
Access Code: FPATraining
PEP Level 1 Online Training
Choose this pathway if…
- You are a parent or primary caregiver with ‘lived experience’ navigating one or more child-serving systems for your child with social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, or complex health care needs; and,
- You already have a job as an FPA or if you might be interested in becoming an FPA in the future; and,
- You have never taken and completed ‘traditional’ PEP Training (5-day in-person training).
PEP Level 2 Online Training
Choose this pathway if….
- You have completed the PEP Level 1 Online Training.
- Access will be automatically granted upon completion of the Level 1 post-training self-efficacy questionnaire and post-training knowledge survey.
PEP Level 2 In-Person/Virtual Training
Continue with this pathway ONLY if…
- You hold a current FPA Provisional Credential; and,
- You have completed ALL of the Level 1 and Level 2 online modules; and,
- You are currently providing services that fill within the role of a FPA (employment or volunteer); and,
- You are available to participate in the full training along with 6 weekly coaching calls (schedule TBD).
Availability is limited to the first 16 eligible registrants. If you do not yet meet training requirements, your registration will be cancelled.
2023 TRAINING SCHEDULE
1-hour Orientation on November 15 @ 9:00am – 10:00am
4-day Virtual Training on November 30, December 1, 4-5 @ 9:30am – 3:00pm each day
Trainees are also required to participate in weekly coaching calls (dates TBA) including an individual presentation.
Registration is currently full! Email FPACredential@ftnys.org to be added to wait-list.
2024 TRAINING SCHEDULE
4-Day Virtual Training on February 22-23, and 26-27 @ 9:30am – 3:00pm each day
Trainees are also required to participate in weekly coaching calls (dates TBA) including an individual presentation.
Registration is currently full! Email FPACredential@ftnys.org to be added to wait-list.
4-Day Virtual Training on April 11-12 and 15-16 @ 9:30am – 3:00pm each day
Trainees are also required to participate in weekly coaching calls (dates TBA) including an individual presentation. Email FPACredential@ftnys.org to register today!
4-Day Virtual Training on June 13-14 and 17-18 @ 9:30am – 3:00pm each day
Trainees are also required to participate in weekly coaching calls (dates TBA) including an individual presentation. Email FPACredential@ftnys.org to register today!
Contact Us
For all general inquires about the FPA Training & Credential pathway, please email FPACredential@FTNYS.org or call (518) 432-0333 ext.18 and leave a voicemail.
Please allow up to 3 business days for a reply.
Heather Tafuro
Heather M. Tafuro, MS Ed, FDC, FPA-C
Family Training Coordinator
Training & Workforce Development Department
(631) 432-0412
HTafuro@FTNYS.org