Child Abuse Clearance

CY113 PA Child Abuse History Check - every 5 years
This is an online procedure; Cost is FREE for volunteers

The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance can be submitted online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) self-service portal. Submitting an application online allows individual applicants to receive their results through an automated system that will notify them once their results have been processed. Applicants will be able to view and print their results online.

Click https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Log in to an existing account OR create an account.
To create an account you will need an email address. Follow the online instructions. You will receive an email with a temporary password to use with your Keystone ID. In order to log in, click "access My Clearances" to be directed to the log in page. Then, "create a clearance application". For application purposes, select "Volunteer having contact with children'. Volunteer category is "Other". You will receive an email to confirm your submission and an email once results have been processed. RECORD YOUR E-CLEARANCE ID so you can access your results again. Print and save your certificate. Please submit a copy of the certificate to the office ( ) and keep a copy for your records.