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The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification can be submitted and paid for online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) self-service portal. Submitting an application online allows individual applicants to receive their results through an automated system that will notify them once their results have been processed.
- Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Abuse History - PA.GOV
Required by Act 151 and by Act 114 of 2006, as amended, for...
- Request a Child Abuse Clearance - PA.GOV
You can request a Child Abuse History Clearance online or...
- Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Abuse History - PA.GOV
Required by Act 151 and by Act 114 of 2006, as amended, for all prospective employees of public schools, private schools and their contractors' employees who will work in direct contact with children. Also required for "student teacher candidates". This is one of three required background checks or clearances.
You can request a Child Abuse History Clearance online or through the mail. Online Submission. Child Abuse History Certification requests can be submitted and paid for online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) self-service portal.
Our service provides a means for individuals to apply for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online and for mandated reporters to report child abuse in Pennsylvania.
To verify that a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate is valid, first click "Verify a Certificate" located under the Clearance Application section on the Child Welfare Portal Homepage. Next, enter the requested information found on the clearance certificate and click "Search."
Please note: Individuals looking to work in a certified child care center, group child care home (GCCH) or family child care home (FCCH) must obtain a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance by applying for a Consolidated Eligibility Letter (CEL).
Our service provides a means for individuals to apply for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online and for mandated reporters to report child abuse in Pennsylvania.
