Kansas is one of a few states where Parent Peer Support is both a requirement for mental health providers and a billable service. Parent Peer Support is a specialized service that provides support to parents with children who are struggling with Serious Emotional Disturbance, Substance Use, or co-occurring conditions. This service is provided to support the stabilization of the child and enhance the family’s quality of life.

The training is provided free. Training occurs in two parts

• Level One certification to become a Kansas Certified Parent Peer Specialist in Training (KCPPST) is online and self-paced. After Level One, Individual Education Plan training will be completed through Families Together. Families Together will email a link for the training to those who have completed Level One.
• Level Two for certification as a Kansas Certified Parent Peer Specialist is a two-day in-person training offered up to 4 times per year in varying locations around the state. To be fully certified, both levels must be completed.

Information on each leveled training and instructions regarding application for certification are available under the Training Documents section below. The “Frequently Asked Questions” will be a helpful resource as well.

 For questions or comments, please contact Linda Buchheister.

The link below will access the LearnWorlds training platform. Individuals must create a username and password to create their training account. This site also contains other KDADS Advanced training that LearnWorlds users have access to.

https://kansascpstraining.getlearnworlds.com

Click the “Sign Up Now” button to create an account and start.

For questions please contact: Linda Buchheister at Linda.Buchheister1@ks.gov or call (785) 296-4744.

• Must have completed and passed KCPPS Level One Training online
• Applied to KDADS for approval as a Kansas Certified Parent Peer Support Specialist in Training (KCPPST)
• Received KCPPST approval certificate from KDADS
• Submitted Level Two Training Application Packet (consisting of the registration form and the supervisor approval form) to KDADS
• Individuals must be supervised for at least 90 days before applying for Level Two training

**PARTICIPANTS IN THE VIRTUAL ZOOM TRAININGS WILL NEED TO HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AND USE OF A COMPUTER WITH VIDEO**