About FMF Program Training

The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Program partners with The Florida Center Training Institute to offer FMF Program Training. FMF Program Training is the two-step process used to train clinicians in use of the scientifically validated FMF Program intervention.

FMF Program Training begins with FMF Specialist Training. FMF Specialist Training is a six-day, comprehensive, and virtual training managed and conducted by The Florida Center Training Institute. FMF Specialist Training is followed by FMF Intervention Fidelity (IF) Training, which includes 12 (minimum) to 18 (maximum) hours of supportive, virtual, consultation as you move through your first FMF intervention with a client family, managed and conducted by Seattle Children’s. After successfully completing all requirements, clinicians can independently deliver the FMF Program as an FMF Specialist.

FMF Specialist Training

FMF Intervention Fidelity Training

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Approval

  • Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in counseling, social work, psychology, or related fields
  • Licensed or certified in your profession (you may be in the process of becoming licensed or certified under supervision)
  • Must be eligible to deliver clinical services
  • Must have access to at least two eligible family clients
  • Previous training, coursework, or experience with motivational interviewing (MI)
  • Previous training, coursework, or experience with motivational interviewing (CBT)

For a list of recommended prerequisite MI and CBT courses contact tr******@th**************.org.

Approval of application is required by the FMF Program Office. A copy of your most recent resume or CV is required with your final application submission.

Application Process

  1. At no cost, receive a copy of the most recent FMF Program Training application from the Florida Training Center Institute by clicking on https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5e4qudz/lp/f57881d5-332b-4641-b70d-7233fa6f7aa5.
  2. Send your completed application, along with your resume, to tr******@th**************.org.  
  3. Your application will be reviewed by the FMF Program Office for approval. Approval usually takes a few days to up to two weeks.
  4. Upon application approval, payment will be arranged with The Florida Center Training Institute for FMF Specialist Training and Seattle Children’s for FMF Intervention Fidelity Training.

FMF Program Training Pricing

FMF Specialist Training is priced at $2500 per clinician and payment is made to The Florida Center Training Institute.

FMF Intervention Fidelity Training is priced at $1800 per clinician (for 12 sessions), up to $2700 per clinician (for 18 sessions). Payment is made to Seattle Children’s.

For help with payment, contact tr******@th**************.org for information to help obtain grants, request installment plans, or to ask about ways that have worked for others when raising money for training.


Request an Application

Email tr******@th**************.org (or simply click on the link below) to request a free FMF Program Training Application with the Florida Training Center Institute to get started!

Application for the FMF Program Training is through our partner affiliate’s site at The Florida Training Institute.