Youth Peer Advocate Credential

                     Renewal Application

        For Currently Credentialed YPA Only

New York State Professionally Credentialed Youth Peer Advocates must renew their credential every two years. Before you begin this renewal application, please read the YPA Credential Renewal and Continuing Education FAQ. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at YPACredential@FTNYS.org. 

         YPA Credential Renewal and Continuing Education FAQ

Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C) Renewal Application Instructions 

General Instructions

• YPA Professional Credential Renewal Applications should be submitted no earlier than 90 days prior to, and no less than 30 days prior to your Credentials expiration date.

• If your Professional Credential is expired more than 6 months, please contact our office for more information on reinstatement. Do not complete this form.

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

You will need to download, fill out, and attach the following documents for your application:  

            ⦁    Continuing Education form(s) - download template on page 4

            ⦁    proof of attendance for each training activity 

     If you have any questions, please refer to the YPA Professional Renewal FAQ

Additional questions? Contact us at YPAcredential@ftnys.org or call (518) 432-0333 ext. 18 and please allow up to 3 business days for a reply.