PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Volunteer)
Human Resources would like to highlight that this is a state form and may not be inclusive of all genders, races, or ethnicities.ÌýShould you need assistanceÌýduring this process, pleaseÌýemailÌýclearances@drexel.edu.ÌýFor questions regarding your account log in, set up, or technical assistance, please contact the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Support Center at 1.877.343.0494.
- Go toÌý.Ìý
- Click on “Create Individual Account.â€� Ìý
- Click “Next.â€�Ìý Ìý
- Create a user account by filling in this page. The Keystone ID is a username that you make up. Click “Finish.â€�Ìý ÌýÌý
- You will be emailed a temporary password. Retrieve the password from your email andÌýrevisit .Ìý
- Click on “Individual Log In.â€�Ìý Ìý
- Click on “Access my Clearances.â€�Ìý Ìý
- Scroll down and hit “Continue.â€�ÌýÌý
- Enter your Keystone ID and temporary password. Ìý
- Verify your account and select your device for authorization purposes. Ìý
- Change your password and click “Submit.â€�Ìý Ìý
- You will now have to log in again with your new password. Ìý Ìý
- Scroll down, select “I have read, fully understand and agree to the My Child Welfare Account Terms and Conditionsâ€� and click “Next.â€�Ìý Ìý
- Scroll down and click “Continue.â€�ÌýÌý
- Click “Create Clearance Application.â€�Ìý Ìý
- Scroll down and hit “Begin.â€�Ìý Ìý
- For Application Purpose, select the first option for “Volunteer Having Contact with Children.â€� Select “Otherâ€�Ìýfor the Volunteer Category and write ÌÇÐÄVlog for the Agency Name. Scroll down and click “Next.â€�Ìý
- Complete the Applicant Information section and click “Next."Ìý ÌýÌý
- Complete the Current Address section andÌýclick “Next.â€� You do not need to have a paper copy delivered to you. Ìý
- Complete the Previous Address section andÌýclick “Next.â€�ÌýÌý
- Complete the Household Members section andÌýclick “Next.â€�ÌýÌý
- Review the Application Summary section andÌýclick “Next.â€�ÌýÌý
- Answer NO to the question “Have you received a paper or electronic volunteer certification free of charge since (date)?�
- Check the box, type your fullÌýnameÌýand click “Next.â€�Ìý ÌýÌý
- Answer NO to the question “Did the organization you are volunteering for provide an authorization code for your application? An authorization code is not required to submit your application.�
- ÌýSelect “Waive Application Fee and Submit Application.â€�
- Your screen should look like the example below: Ìý Ìý
- At this point, you will wait for your results. They can take anywhere from one minute to several days. Once you receive an email fromÌýnoreply@pa.govÌýthat your results are available, you will need to go back toÌý.Ìý Ìý
- Click on “Individual Log In,â€� then “Access my Clearances,â€� then “Continueâ€� and enter your Keystone ID and password. Ìý Ìý
- Click on “To view the result, click here.â€�Ìý ÌýÌý
- This will download a PDF of your results that should look like this. Note that this clearance may only be used for volunteering purposes. Should a clearance for employment purposes be needed in the future, a new clearance will need to be obtained for employment purposes.
- Save your results as a PDF and send a copy to clearances@drexel.edu. Note that any clearance with a record is subject to review per Background Checks Policy-HR 52 (view in Policy Directory).
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