Chosen Family
What does a CPCF Training Specialization mean?
TTC College’s Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Training (CPCF) program is designed for certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists who would like to work with other parents, caregivers, and family members to successfully support children and families impacted by substance use, behavioral health, education justice, juvenile courts, and more. CPCF is rooted and based on the national standards identified by the National Federation of Families, giving the program a valuable philosophical insight into best practices.
What You’ll Learn
Our CPCF Training Specialization is an accelerated 2-week long (40 hours total) program which can be taken in-person, online, or through a hybrid version. Students choosing this path will learn the following:
PSS 116: Child, Family, and Caregiver Systems
This course explores the systems that support children and families, including child welfare, mental health, substance use, education, disability, and legal services. Students will learn how peer specialists help families navigate child-serving systems, access resources, understand rights, and fulfill reporting responsibilities.
PSS 117: Building Healthy Families
This course focuses on evidence-based practices that help families identify and strengthen natural support systems. Students will learn to complete family and child needs assessments, develop crisis plans, and apply counseling, spiritual, and parenting strategies that promote healthier family relationships.
PSS 118: Parent and Caregiver Wellness
This course examines how trauma and grief impact family systems and the experiences of parents and caregivers. Students will explore the effects of vicarious trauma, community violence, burnout, and compassion fatigue, while developing self-care strategies to support both families and peer specialists.
PSS 119: Professionalism & Integrity
This course explores the requirements for CPCF Peer Specialists related to mandated reporting, ethics, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Students will learn to develop strategies that support ongoing cultural humility, professional growth, and continued development of peer support skills.
PSS 120: Building Voices: Family Change, Advocacy, & Agency
This course focuses on building collaborative relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Students will explore the impact of social determinants of health, stigma, and advocacy in supporting families and promoting positive change.
Certification Eligibility
Upon successful completion, graduates meet the educational requirements to submit a verification application to add their specialization:
Please review CalMHSA’s website for any additional information to successfully complete your added specialization.
Admissions Requirements
To enroll in the program, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Specialist having completed the 80-hour training and passed the CalMHSA exam
- Agree and sign the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California
Ready to Grow?
Join our accelerated Peer Specialization Program and advance your impact.
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