The Child Welfare Provisional (CWP) Certification is awarded to individuals who have met all certification policy requirements and earned a passing score on either the CWPI or CWCM exam. This credential demonstrates early competency and authorizes the individual to work in a child welfare role under intensive supervision while developing required on-the-job competencies.
Once all competency demonstration requirements are complete, provisionally certified professionals must apply to upgrade to the CWPI, CWCM, or CWLC credential.
For information on upgrading to full certification, please visit the CW Upgrade to Full Certification page.
Applicant Eligibility
To apply for provisional certification:
- You must be employed by an FCB-recognized employer in an eligible child welfare position at the time of both application and credential award.
- Continued employment is not required to maintain or renew certification once awarded.
How to Apply for Provisional Certification
Applicants must complete the following steps:
- Create an online account with the Florida Certification Board (FCB).
- Submit a Provisional Certification Application through your account.
- Pay the application fee (unless paid by your employer).
Provisional Credential Extensions
Provisional credentials cannot be renewed, but in some cases, a one-time extension for cause may be granted.
- Additional extensions are only approved under extraordinary circumstances.
- Each request is evaluated individually.
- To apply for an extension, please review the policy document and submit the attached extension application.
Already Provisionally Certified?
Click the link below to learn how to upgrade your provisional credential to a full credential.