Instructions for Obtaining Background Clearances

Effective January 1, 2015, revisions to a Pennsylvania child protection law will require volunteers (any adults serving in unpaid positions) who are individually responsible for the welfare of a child or children, or who will have direct contact with a child or children, to have the background clearances described below.

Required Documents

1. Report of PA Criminal History from the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH) – free

2. Child Abuse History Clearance (Renewable every 5 years)
   www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS

3. Fingerprint based FBI criminal history clearance submitted through the Department of Human Services – cost $27.50

4. Mandated Reporting CE Course - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse (renewable every year)

How to Obtain PA Mandated Background Clearance Certifications

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History

• Go to this link: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

• Click the yellow New Record Check (Volunteers Only) and follow directions

• Volunteer Organization Name: Wonderfully Me, Inc.

• Save the screening documents to PDF and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com

Child Abuse History Clearance from Department of Human Services

• Go to this link: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

• Create a new account and follow the directions

• Volunteer Category: Other

• Agency Name: Wonderfully Me, Inc.

• Save the screening documents to PDF and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com

FBI Fingerprinting

• Go this link: https://uenroll.identogo.com

• Enter Service Code: 1KG6ZJ

• Click “Go” – follow directions to register and schedule an appointment

• Save the screening documents to PDF and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com

Note: This process will take several weeks and must be completed prior to volunteering or working at Wonderfully Me, Inc.

Final Step

Print/Scan all background screening documents to a PDF file format and email to wonderfullyme4ever@gmail.com. 

We are required to keep all documents on file.