Background Checks
Volunteers
Pennsylvania State Child Protective Service law requires that all volunteers, who come into contact with or are responsible for children, submit the following clearances every 36 months:
Clearances for Volunteers Living in PA for Fewer Than 10 Years:
Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance ($23.25)
This is done through IdentoGo. When you seek an appointment for the fingerprinting and to submit your background information, you will need a “service code” in order to complete the information. Volunteers should use code: 1KG6ZJ.
More Information >>
Pennsylvania State Police Clearance (no fee for volunteers)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (no fee for volunteers)
Clearances for Volunteers Living in PA Continuously for 10 Years:
Pennsylvania State Police Clearance (no fee for volunteers)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (no fee for volunteers)
Employees
Pennsylvania State Child Protective Service law requires that any individual 14 years of age or older who is applying for or holding a paid position as an employee with a program, activity, or service as a person responsible for a child’s welfare or having direct contact with children submit the following clearances every 60 months:
Clearances for Employees Living in PA for Fewer Than 10 Years:
Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance ($25.25)
This is done through IdentoGo. When you seek an appointment for the fingerprinting and to submit your background information, you will need a “service code” in order to complete the information. Employees over 14 years of age use code: 1KG756.
More Information >>
Clearances for Employees Living in PA Continuously for 10 Years:
