5 YEARS EMPOWERING GIRLS
Instructions for Obtaining Background Clearances
Effective January 1, 2015, revisions to a Pennsylvania child protection law will require volunteers (any adults serving in unpaid positions) who are individually responsible for the welfare of a child or children, or who will have direct contact with a child or children, to have the background clearances described below.
Required Documents
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Report of PA Criminal History from the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH) – free
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Child Abuse History Clearance (Renewable every 5 years)
www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS -
Fingerprint based FBI criminal history clearance submitted through the Department of Human Services – cost $27.50
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Mandated Reporting CE Course - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse (renewable every year)
How to Obtain PA Mandated Background Clearance Certifications
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History
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Go to this link: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
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Click the yellow New Record Check (Volunteers Only) and follow directions
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Volunteer Organization Name: Wonderfully Me, Inc.
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Save the screening documents to PDF and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com
Child Abuse History Clearance from Department of Human Services
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Go to this link: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
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Create a new account and follow the directions
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Volunteer Category: Other
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Agency Name: Wonderfully Me, Inc.
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Save the screening documents to PDF and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com
FBI Fingerprinting
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Go this link: https://uenroll.identogo.com
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Enter Service Code: 1KG6ZJ
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Click “Go” – follow directions to register and schedule an appointment
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Save the screening documents to PDF and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com
Note: This process will take several weeks and must be completed prior to volunteering or working at Wonderfully Me, Inc.
Final Step
Print/Scan all background screening documents to a PDF file format and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com.
We are required to keep all documents on file.