Certification

National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) provides certification for the profession of family life education. The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) program encourages applications from professionals with preparation and experience in family life education including formal teaching, research/scholarship, community education, public information and education, curriculum and resource development, health care, military family support, and ministry. Certified family life educators have a minimum of a bachelor's degree; many CFLEs have advanced degrees.

FLE Content Areas 2011

The Certified Family Life Educator credential requires demonstrated knowledge in the ten family life content areas.

CFLE Standards and Criteria

This document summarizes the requirements for obtaining and maintaining the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation.

CFLE Brochure

The CFLE Brochure explains family life education and the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) program. It also includes information on NCFR family life education products. Contact the NCFR office for free copies.