Effective July 1, 1995, all Pennsylvania residents must submit with their employment application a copy of a report of "Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance" from the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.
•Apply online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
•You will need to create an account with a valid email address in order to apply (please follow directions carefully)
•Pay with credit/debit card ($13.00) – Note that CHC will reimburse this fee for employees, once certificate is produced and employee requests reimbursement using the appropriate CHC reimbursement form.
•Response time is anywhere between immediate and 2 weeks. Print clearance.
• Submit to CHC with other clearances.
• The PA Child Abuse History Clearance must be no more than one (1) year old and upon hiring.
• Renew as required* and provide updates to CHC. (*renewal schedule varies by position)
