Search results
Find information about obtaining clearances, associated laws and regulations, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources below. In addition, consider reviewing 24 P.S. §1-111 , as amended, and the Child Pro tective Services Law concerning background checks, for more information.
Applicants will be able to view and print their results online. The self-service portal also provides organizations the ability to create business accounts to prepay for child abuse clearances and have online access to the results.
It is sought under 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 6336(a)(1) (relating to Information in statewide central register), 6344 (relating to Information relating to prospective child care personnel), 6344.1 (relating to Information relating to family day-care home
PA Child Abuse Guide-Act 151 Page 8 of 9 Revised 12.4.18 You will come to a screen that looks like this. Select the completed e-clearance link. This link will take you to your certification form. You will need to submit the certification form with the watermark on it. Print the form as a pdf to upload to Field Services. See page 9 for an example.
Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance Application -Log in to the PA child welfare information website: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home -Sign in or create a new account. You will need to access this account every year to re-new your clearance. -Choose School Employee NOT governed by School Code for your reason.
The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) requires certain individuals to obtain clearances in order to be employed, be a resource parent (foster or adoptive), or be a volunteer with children.
Please email the clearance as either a PDF file or attachment (no pictures) and paid receipt to clearances@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. If you are a current Penn State Health employee, you may also upload via Mysolutions. Please do not send via interoffice mail as clearances get lost!
