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Submit paper applications to: ChildLine and Abuse Registry. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. PO Box 8170. Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170. The instructions for how to complete the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification application are now included on the last page of the application and can be printed for easy reference when ...
- Request a Child Abuse Clearance
Yes. A minor (ages 14-17) applying for or holding a paid...
- Child Abuse Clearances
Only a requirement for any prospective foster or adoptive...
- DHS
The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance can be...
- Request a Child Abuse Clearance
Yes. A minor (ages 14-17) applying for or holding a paid position in which they would be responsible for a child’s welfare or have direct contact with children through a program, activity, or service is required to submit only their child abuse and PSP clearances if both of the following apply:
NOTICE: Due to a system issue, Child Abuse Clearance applications that are rejected may not be resubmitted through the Child Welfare Portal. To resubmit a rejected Child Abuse Clearance application please call the Clearance Verification Unit (717-783-6211) or toll free at (1-877-371-5422) to provide the necessary information or print and mail the corrected Child Abuse Application to ...
Only a requirement for any prospective foster or adoptive parent who has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last five (5) years. Effective March 2022, prospective foster and adoptive parents required to obtain an Out-of-State Child Abuse clearance are no longer required to submit the clearance to the Clearance Verification Unit for interpretation, if the clearance shows no result (or no ...
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE. 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.
The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance can be submitted and paid for online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) self-service portal or mailed in. If you chose to mail the form, please enclose a $13.00 money order or check for each application. No cash accepted. Personal, agency or business checks are acceptable.
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How do I get a Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance?
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What happens if an out-of-State child abuse clearance doesn't show up?
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.
