3.3: Clearances
Agencies and organizations must ensure that clearances are obtained in accordance with the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The required clearances may include:
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
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Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance
You will need to obtain updated clearances by the time the Practicum starts. Clearances can be obtained at: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/keepkidssafe/Pages/default.aspx
Click on “clearances.” You will need the clearances required by your practicum site. Check with your practicum site to see if they will allow submission of the free volunteer clearances, or if they require the clearances for employees. If you are doing volunteer clearances, use this code for the FBI clearance: 1KG6ZJ