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<big>'''Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History'''</big> | <big>'''Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History'''</big> | ||
| − | #. Go to this link: [https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp] | + | #. Go to this link: [https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp] |
#. Click the yellow New Record Check (Volunteers Only) and follow directions | #. Click the yellow New Record Check (Volunteers Only) and follow directions | ||
#. Volunteer Organization Name: Downingtown Area Robotics | #. Volunteer Organization Name: Downingtown Area Robotics | ||
<big>'''Child Abuse History Clearance from Department of Human Services'''</big> | <big>'''Child Abuse History Clearance from Department of Human Services'''</big> | ||
| − | #. Go to this link: [https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home] | + | #. Go to this link: [https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home] |
#. Create a new account and follow the directions | #. Create a new account and follow the directions | ||
#. Volunteer Category: Other | #. Volunteer Category: Other | ||
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<big>'''FBI Fingerprinting'''</big> | <big>'''FBI Fingerprinting'''</big> | ||
| − | #. Go this link: [https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm] | + | #. Go this link: [https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm] |
#. Click “Register Online” – follow directions, and print receipt | #. Click “Register Online” – follow directions, and print receipt | ||
#. At the end there will be a link to show where you can go to get fingerprinted | #. At the end there will be a link to show where you can go to get fingerprinted | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 27 May 2016
Instructions for Obtaining Background Clearances
Pennsylvania's 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.
What clearances are required?
- . Report of PA Criminal History from the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH) – free
- . Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services – free
- . Fingerprint based FBI criminal history clearance submitted through the Department of Human Services – cost $27.50 (Downingtown Area Robotics will reimburse approved mentors once all documentation is received)
- Volunteers who have lived in PA for the last 10 years may complete the Downingtown Area Robotics' Affidavit Form in place of the FBI Check
- Volunteers who have not lived in PA for 10 years are only required to get this until establishing residency in PA (see number 3 belo
How to Obtain PA Mandated Background Clearance Certifications
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History
- . Go to this link: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
- . Click the yellow New Record Check (Volunteers Only) and follow directions
- . Volunteer Organization Name: Downingtown Area Robotics
Child Abuse History Clearance from Department of Human Services
- . Go to this link: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
- . Create a new account and follow the directions
- . Volunteer Category: Other
- . Agency Name: Downingtown Area Robotics
FBI Fingerprinting
- . Go this link: https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm
- . Click “Register Online” – follow directions, and print receipt
- . At the end there will be a link to show where you can go to get fingerprinted
Note: This process will take several weeks and must be completed prior to attending and Downingtown Area Robotics program as a Mentor
FINAL STEP
Print/Scan all background screening documents to a .pdf file format and email to frc1640@gmail.com. We are required to keep all documents on file.
