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STEP 1: PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE
This process will require you to create a login.
For your records, please write down your login and password.
Go to Pennsylvania Child Welfare Information Solutions »
For your records, please write down your login and password.
Go to Pennsylvania Child Welfare Information Solutions »
- Get detailed instructions to guide you if you do not have a login
- Get detailed instructions to guide you if you already have a login
STEP 2: PA CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT
Go to Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Report site »
Get detailed instructions for the Criminal History Report
- Choose New Record Check (volunteers only) this insures you are completing the free version of the required report.
Get detailed instructions for the Criminal History Report
STEP 3: FBI FINGERPRINTING AFFIDAVIT -OR- CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORT
OPTION 1: FBI Fingerprinting Affidavit
Complete the affidavit only if you have lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years. Access the child protective service affidavit.
OPTION 2: FBI Criminal History Report: approx $20-30
Fingerprinting is only needed if you have NOT lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years.
If you are required to complete this step, you will have to travel to be fingerprinted. Register for fingerprinting online (use code 1KG6ZJ) »
Get detailed instructions for the Federal History Report
Complete the affidavit only if you have lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years. Access the child protective service affidavit.
OPTION 2: FBI Criminal History Report: approx $20-30
Fingerprinting is only needed if you have NOT lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years.
If you are required to complete this step, you will have to travel to be fingerprinted. Register for fingerprinting online (use code 1KG6ZJ) »
Get detailed instructions for the Federal History Report
STEP 4: TURN IN REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Mail to: 2530 Cape Horn Road Red Lion PA 17356
- Hand deliver to main office: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Drop of Sundays at designated locations (place papers in sealed envelope):
- Fusion – use the mailbox located outside of the Hub doors
- Kid Life – drop off at the check-in counter in the Kid Life lobby
- All Others - drop off at the main lobby welcome & next steps counter
- Email your completed clearances to backgroundchecks@lwccyork.com
FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT
Volunteers who are required to pay for their clearances will be reimbursed only when the clearances are obtained for the purpose of serving as a volunteer at Living Word. Get and complete the reimbursement form. Return this form with the other required documents.
SPECIAL NOTE - All background check results and clearance information are kept strictly confidential and will only be accessed by authorized church staff.
- If you already have the above-listed clearances, please submit a copy to the Ministry you serve in. Reimbursements will not be offered for clearances previously obtained for other purposes.