There are three required clearances or steps by the state of Pennsylvania for volunteers.
1. Report
of
criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police. https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
2. Child
Abuse
History Clearance from the Department of Public Welfare. https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
3(A). A fingerprint
based Federal criminal history (FBI) submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police
or it
authorized agent is required if the volunteer has lived outside the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the last 10 years. This is co-sponsored through the Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services. https://uenroll.identogo.com/ (service code 1KG6ZJ)**
3(B.) If the volunteer has lived inside the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the last 10 continuous years, a notarized affirmation of
residency is required. Click here for an Affirmation of Residency Form.
**Use service code 1KG6ZJ. The closest fingerprint center is in Grove City at the MIU4. Click here for directions.