Clearances Information
Clearances are needed to come in and help out at center time and to go on field trips if you are selected as a chaperone. Here are the links to obtain the clearances:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home . You have to "create a new account". Follow the steps to create a username and password. You will log in again and need to "access my clearances", then follow the steps to complete the clearance application. Once your application has been processed (can take 2 weeks), you will receive an email and your clearance certificate will be available to print/save through your Child Abuse History Clearance Account. You can also choose to have it mailed to your home.
- PA Criminal Record Check: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Select "submit a new record check". Follow the steps to complete the request form. When you reach the Record Check Results, click on Control # to view details of record check, click on Certification Form and print/save results.
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ Be sure you are using the PA Department of Education (PDE) portal on this site. Do not use the Department of Human Services portal - we can only accept PDE reports. Select "register online”. After completing the registration process, you will need to visit a fingerprinting location. Fingerprinting locations and hours can also be found on the website. When registering for the FBI Fingerprint Clearance, use the Service Code 1KG6Y3. Volunteers do not have to request a paper copy of the FBI background check. Instead, when your fingerprinting is complete, email your UEID number to [email protected].