Training
Training Opportunities are Available Across the State
Someone you know could be experiencing a mental health crisis. Are you prepared to help? Oregon Family Support Network offers training courses approved by Oregon Health Authority for Continuing Education Credits that will allow you to grow your knowledge, skills and confidence when you are called upon to provide positive support and advocacy.
Upcoming Trainings
Family Support Specialist Foundations
This course offered in English
This 40 hour training is for certification of Family Support Specialists. A Certified Family Support Specialist (FSS) is one who is currently, or was previously, the primary parent/caregiver for a child with mental health/behavioral health challenges and uses their lived experience to support other families.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
July 10-20, 2026
English
online
Nurturing Fathers
This course offered in English
The Nurturing Fathers program is an evidence-based, single-day training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. This class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
July 18, 2026
In-person, Douglas County
General TAG Coaching
This course offered in English
TAG Coaching stands for Technical Assistances Group Coaching. This is a time every month for FSS around the state to come and get and give one another support. Our FSS Statewide coach facilitates this space and guides the conversation as we dig deeper into the role and FSS Competencies.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
July 23, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
English
online
Family-Led Crisis Planning For Families
This course offered in English
You know your family better than anyone. This training focuses on using your own knowledge and experience to guide crisis planning. Using practical tools and group discussion, we’ll explore a shift from system-led to family-led planning. When families take the lead, they are better able to build a plan that works for them!
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
July 29, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
English
online
Wraparound Phase 3
This course offered in English
In this training we will take a deeper dive into Phase 3 of Wraparound and to role of the FFS/Family Partner. We will break down the activities in this phase and how those activities support the bigger process of Wraparound.
We will take a look into Family Support Specialist best practices for engagement and helping the team prepare for meeting a family where they are at.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
August 4, 2026
8:30am – 12:30pm
English
online
Wraparound Partners in Possibility
This course offered in English
Empower others–and yourself! OFSN’s Partners In Possibility is a two-part training designed specifically for Family Support Specialists, who play a key role in the Wraparound process. Increase understanding of Wraparound fidelity and gain tools and practical strategies to bring family voice to the forefront, strengthen partnerships with team members, and support families through every phase of Wraparound.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
August 18 & 25
8:30am – 12:30am
English
online
Wraparound TAG Coaching
This course offered in English
This month will be focused on the Wraparound Process and the principal of persistence. TAG Coaching stands for Technical Assistances Group Coaching. This is a time every month for FSS around the state to come and get and give one another support. Our FSS Statewide coach facilitates this space and guides the conversation as we dig deeper into the role and FSS Competencies.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
August 20, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
English
online
Documentation for the Workforce
This course offered in English
This month will be focused on the Wraparound Process and the principal of persistence. TAG Coaching stands for Technical Assistances Group Coaching. This is a time every month for FSS around the state to come and get and give one another support. Our FSS Statewide coach facilitates this space and guides the conversation as we dig deeper into the role and FSS Competencies.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
August 26, 2026
9:00am – 4:00pm
English
online
Family Support Specialist Foundations
This course offered in English
This is a OHA-approved Traditional Health Worker (THW) certification for Family Support Specialists! This 42-hour training equips Family Support Specialists with the skills needed to navigate, work and support family members as they navigate systems for their children.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
September 11, 14-18 and 21
9:00am – 2:00pm
English
online
