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Obtain Child Abuse Clearances from Another State From Pennsylvania For Use in Another State. Child Abuse History Clearance: Consent/Release of Information Authorization Form; State Police Criminal History Clearance: Patch Online; Clearances for Emergency Placements. Contact ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313
Child care employees are also required to obtain clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police to determine whether they have been convicted of any of the following crimes at the time of the background clearance: Criminal homicide. Aggravated assault. Harassment and stalking.
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.
Child Abuse Clearances. Keep Kids Safe. Get a Clearance. Suspect Abuse? Report it! Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine. Mandatory reporters can report online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) system. Make the Call. Report Online.
If You Have Questions: For questions regarding your Child Abuse Referrals, contact ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313. For questions regarding your Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Application, contact ChildLine at 1-877-371-5422.
This secure website is provided for individuals who want to have their Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance processed online. The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Check will provide the applicant information as to whether or not they are listed in the Pennsylvania statewide database as a perpetrator of child abuse.
If you wish to submit a child abuse referral or apply for a PA Child Abuse History Clearance online you are required to first create a Child Welfare Account (CWA). Creation of an account allows you to access, view, and print previously saved or submitted referrals, clearance applications, and clearance outcomes including the clearance certificate.
