RULES FOR YOUTH PROTECTION CLEARANCES
All Volunteers Must Complete
the Following:
PSP Certificate (PA State Police)
DPW Certificate (Childline History Clearance)
years OR if they live out of state.
The Diocese of Harrisburg will no longer be processing the clearances for St. Peter. Any person who needs to apply for clearance will have to PROCESS THE CLEARANCE ON THEIR OWN. St. Peter will REIMBURSE the $20 cost (excluding any money order fee) for the two clearances (PSP and DPW) if the clearances have been filed by November 30, 2007 and when the originals have been submitted to St. Peter Office. Once the clearances have been filed and returned to the individual and then given to the Office, a check for reimbursement will be cut up to NOVEMBER 30, 2007. After November 30, 2007 it will be up to any individual who would like to help with the Youth of the Parish to obtain their clearances, pay for any costs involved and then submit the originals to the Office for review and processing; St. Peter will NOT reimburse any of the cost of applying for clearance after November 30, 2007. If you do not have a clearance you will NOT be able to participate in ANY activity involving the youth of the parish. You will not be able to volunteer with the youth until ALL originals have been turned into the office.
HOW TO APPLY
FOR CLEARANCE:
PSP MUST BE OBTAINED
PRIOR TO DPW – A COPY OF THE PSP MUST ACCOMPANY THE DPW APPLICATION. THE PSP MAY BE PROCESSED VIA AN ONLINE
APPLICATION WHICH IS LISTED BELOW:
Click on Record Check
Click on New Record Check
Click on Accept
Write the Control # for reference. This does not indicate that you have a record – it does indicate that the PA State Police want to verify your name and SS#. You will receive in the mail a copy of your PSP, indicating No Record or Record. If you have a record – this will accompany the Certificate.
----- You should receive your report within 2/4 weeks ------
The Child Abuse History Clearance application can be found at the Diocesan Website http://www.hbgdiocese.org/Admin/Uploads/Youth%20Protection/Documents/DPWchildabuse.pdf
A copy of the PSP Certificate is to be attached to
the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance application along with – Money Order (only) for
$10.00 – To: Department of Public Welfare
Complete all of Section 1 - Make sure the information is legible.
Any Previous Names SINCE 1975
VOLUNTEERS: A copy of your processed Criminal Record (is your PSP Certificate) – if your certificate indicates you have a record a copy of the record must be attached to this application.
Enter all Previous Addresses you have lived SINCE 1975
Household Members – LIST EVERYONE YOU HAVE LIVED WITH SINCE 1975 – include a separate sheet if needed.
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this means if you were born in 1958 or later
– you must include your parents and siblings –
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do not forget to include x-wives or
x-husbands
SIGN THE FORM
PA920980Z - PA residents only (anyone who has not
lived in PA for at least 2 yrs)
PA920940Z
– Out of State residence
Please
make sure all information is completed – Sex – Race – Hgt – Wgt – Eye – Hair –
Place of Birth (City and State). Name & Address, SS#
Please
make sure the card is signed.
Mail
fingerprint card with money order (Employees $24.00 – Volunteers $18.00) to:
Dept.
of Public Welfare
ChildLine
& Abuse Registry
Criminal
Verification Unit/VCA
To acquire a FBI report – You must first register with COGENT Systems prior to going for fingerprints. This can be done 7 days per week 24 hours a day @ http://www.pa.cogentid.com/
or by phone Monday thru Friday 8AM to 6PM EST @ 1-888-439-2486.
The FEE is $40.00 for fingerprint services – payments can be made on line using credit card or debit card or at site with a money order or cashiers check ONLY made payable to COGENT SYSTEMS.
NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Lancaster County Stone Mill Plaza Hours: Mon – Fri 9AM to 5PM
Phone: 717-299-9269