How To Become Certified
 1   Familiarize yourself with the basic Requirements
 2 
  Submit a request for certification document (Online or Download)

OPTION A

  

OPTION B 
If you do NOT have 30 hours of child related education or  equivalent   If you DO have 30 hours of child related education or  equivalent 
 3 
Read Online Resource Manual     
 3 
Contact your Regional Respite Agency to schedule an Agency Meeting*
 4 
Register For Online Certification Test      
 5  Login after registration verification
(At Right Side Of Webpage)
      
 6 
Complete Online Certification Test      
 7 
Contact your Regional Respite Agency to schedule an Agency Meeting*       

 

Agency Meeting

is the final phase of certification, and a great opportunity to have your questions answered by your local respite agency representative(s).

Checklist of items that will be addressed during the meeting:

  • 2 Current Personal References
  • CPR/First Aid Cards (or have a training class scheduled)
  • Background Check (DHHS, Maine DMV and Maine State Bureau of Investigation)
  • W9 Form (Independent Contractor)
  • Vendor Agreement - Provided and Signed at meeting

* Please note that in Region III, the Agency Meeting may take place via telephone and mail.
 

Funding for this program provided by the Department of Health and Human Services

It is explicitly understood by all parties that the Provider or Vendor is an independent contractor only and not an employee of Woodfords, the Children’s Center, UCP or DHHS