Safe Sanctuaries 

ALL volunteers age 18 and over who deal with children and youth are required to have clearances. 

  • If a volunteer has been a Pennsylvania resident for at least 10 years, he or she must have both the State Police criminal background check (Act 34) and the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Childline, Act 33). No fee is charged for volunteers to receive these two clearances. 
  •  If a volunteer has NOT been a PA resident for at least 10 years, they will also be required to obtain an FBI clearance. There is a cost for the FBI clearance.

For complete up-to-date information on the laws, how to get clearances and other related information visit Pennsylvania's new Keep Kids Safe website akeepkidssafe.pa.gov

 

More information regarding Safe Sanctuaries training and practice https://www.wpaumc.org/safesanctuaries

Applying for State Police Criminal Background Check - Act 34
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Applying for State Police Criminal Background Check - Act 34
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Applying for FBI Clearance
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Indicators of Abuse
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Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines
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Personal References
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Volunteer Participation Form
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Covenant of Participation
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Tips for Safe Sanctuaries
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