F. References: Your references MUST be included within the fields below in order for your application to be considered complete. We can not move your application into the review process until it is complete. Applications must include two (2) written references that attest to your appropriateness for certification through CARES. Please feel free to reference the CARES Mission and Value statements. The letters should also comment on your recovery by verifying the length of recovery and any pertinent peer recovery recovery support activities such as volunteer work, sponsorship, etc. Written References can come from a sponsor, counselor, accountability partner, faith-leader, friend or co-worker. One reference MUST identify as being a person in long-term recovery IN THEIR LETTER. At least one (1) must specifically address your understanding of and belief in recovery and your ability to support others seeking or in recovery. Please ask your references to include information about your demonstrated leadership abilities, your ability to work with diverse groups of people, and your reliability/ accountability.
*In order to be objective and unbiased in our selection, References from family members, relatives or from a spouse will not be accepted and your application will be disqualified.