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Thank you for your interest in applying for the Youth Peer Advocate Provisional Credential.  We hope you share our excitement about this very important milestone in the history of Youth Peer Support in New York State!   

Before you begin, please read the Information for YPA Credential Applicants FAQ.  This will help you determine if you are eligible to apply and give you a better understanding of the requirements and the process.

 Information for YPA Credential Applicants FAQ

As you navigate through this application you will be asked to provide the following: 

• Proof of age  

• Proof of education 

• Level 1 YPA Training certificate 

• Two (2) letters of professional skills recommendation 

• Lived Experience statement 

• Code of Ethics attestation