Behavioral Health Renewal Update
Late Renewal Period Extended Through August 31, 2026
Child Welfare August Renewals
Employers will receive instructions for activating their Employer Portal accounts, and Child Welfare professionals will receive account activation and renewal instructions shortly thereafter.
Congratulations on Earning Your Certification! Now that you are a certified professional, keeping your credential in good standing is essential. You are responsible for completing annual continuing education requirements and renewing your certification before it expires.
To help you stay on track, please review the following resources:
- Candidate Guide: Maintenance & Renewal Process – Detailed policies and procedures for maintaining your certification.
REMINDER:
Credential renewal is an individual responsibility, even if someone else is paying fees on your behalf. The recommended method is to pay your certification fees online from your FCB account.
Renewal payments received during the late period will incur a $50 late fee per credential. If the credential is not renewed by the last date of the late period, the credential will automatically be placed on inactive status, and you will be required to meet all reinstatement requirements, which may include retaking the exam.
Credential Expiration Dates and Renewal Cycles
The FCB has three renewal cycles. It is essential to be aware of the dates when the renewal cycle opens and closes for your credential(s). Failure to renew your credential(s) during the renewal cycle could result in late fees, possible re-testing, and other penalties.
| Credential Expiration | Renewal Period | Late Period | Inactive Period |
| June 30th – Annual MCAP, CAP, CAC, CAS, CCJAP, CCJAC, CCJAS, CPP, CPS, CGAC, CTTS, CTP, CRSS, CBHT, CMHP, CRPS, CRRA | April 1 – June 30 | July 1 – 31 | August 1 and later |
| October 31st – Biennial CWPI, CWCM, CWLC, CWPI-S, CWCM-S, CWLC-S, CWPI-Spec, CWCM- Spec, CWLC-Spec, CCPP, CWT, CCHW | August 1 – October 31 | November 1 – 30 | December 1 and later |
| March 31st – Biennial CBHCM, CBHCMS, CRA, RRA | January 1 – March 31 | April 1 – 30 | May 1st and later |
Paying your Renewal Online
As shown in the chart above, you can pay online through your FCB account during your renewal period.
Child Welfare Credential Reactivation and Reinstatement
The FCB’s Child Welfare Credential Reactivation and Reinstatement program replaces the FCB Workforce/Caseload Relief Reinstatement Program and reflects an updated policy for reactivating or reinstating expired child welfare credentials. Please click on the Child Welfare Late Period, Reactivate, Reinstatement Policy, and Application, and complete the form as directed.
Please contact amoore@flcertificationboard.org if you have any questions.
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Through ongoing education and training, certified professionals must maintain their knowledge and skill base. Each FCB credential has a minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours that must be completed each year. Carefully review your credentials’ Standards and Requirements Tables for details about your continuing education requirement.
Click the button below for more information about continuing education.