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The first phase of this restructuring is designed to support more efficient processing of applicants employed in these programs. Provisional (temporary) Credential applications will only be processed from candidates currently employed in NYSOMH licensed, designated or funded programs providing Medicaid reimbursable services of family peer support or youth peer support or other state approved programs moving forward. The current application processing system will be closed for upgrades to align with these new criteria and will reopen on February 9, 2026. At that time, applications can be submitted meeting the new requirements and using updated application forms. Future updates may include additional information for verification of qualifications and readiness as a professionally credentialed peer worker.
We remain committed to supporting the statewide family and youth peer workforce through job readiness and quality provision of peer support services. The self-paced, online training modules hosted by our partners at the Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) will remain publicly available to allow a broader audience to access free training and explore the family and youth peer support profession. We continue to encourage supervisors and program management to also access our public training to support family and youth peer advocates. Due to system upgrades, access to the training modules will reopen on February 2, 2026.
Stay connected for more information about this restructuring process. In the meantime, check out our ongoing technical assistance events for Family and Youth Peer Advocates and Supervisors throughout New York State. Thank you for your continued support.
Important: Additional detailed instructions will be emailed directly to all applicants in the next couple of weeks for those who currently have pending applications in our system.
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