Internal-Employment Verification

PA Child Abuse Clearance

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allows members who are part of a volunteer organization to obtain
their Child Abuse History Background Check for free every 57 months (5½ years).
This guide is intended to show how to complete this process on your own.

1. 1. Access the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS):
      https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/cwis
   2. Select Create Individual Account.

Note: Your Keystone ID is used for multiple Commonwealth websites.
Make sure to retain this for future use.

1. 1. You will receive an email from an address ending in @pa.gov to verify your account.
   2. Return to the CWIS website and select Individual Login.
      After logging in, select Access My Clearances.

In this section, you can view previous applications and reprint them if needed.

1. 4(A). Select Create Clearance Application.
2. 4(B). On the first selection screen, choose the option for
   Volunteer as shown in the examples.
3. 4(C). Complete all required information accurately.
   Once finished, you will receive an email with your clearance.
4. Digital Copy including photo examples

You must submit:

• The official PDF copy of your Child Abuse Clearance (no screenshots).
• Ensure your name and clearance result are visible.

PA PSP Background Check

This is the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check (PATCH).

1. Go to the PA State Police background check website:
   https://epatch.pa.gov/TandCVolunteer
2. Select “New Record Check (Non-Registered Users)” or log in if you have an account.
3. Choose the appropriate reason, such as “Employment”.
4. Enter your personal information accurately.
5. Pay the required fee and submit your request.
6. Download the official PSP Response PDF when processed.

You must submit:

• The official PSP background check PDF.
• Ensure the document is complete and readable.