The Family Development Credential (FDC) at UCONN is a professional development course and credentialing program for Family Advocates to learn and practice skills of strength-based family support with families. 

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The FDC has 10 Core Competencies:

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1. Family Development: A Sustainable Route to Healthy Self-Reliance

2. Communicating with Skill and Heart

3. Presence and Mindfulness: Cornerstones of Healthy Relationships

4. Taking Good Care of Yourself

5. One Diverse World

6. Strength-Based Assessment

7. Helping Families Set and Reach their Own Goals

8. Helping Families Access Specialized Services

9. Home Visiting

10. Collaborating and Community Support

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EARNING THE FDC

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A worker must do the following to earn the Family Development Credential:

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• Complete 90 hours of interactive classroom instruction based on the Empowerment Skills for Family Workers curriculum

• Prepare a Skills Portfolio with support of a portfolio advisor

• Pass a state credential exam