Background Checks (Updated information reflects PA Act 153)
All adult volunteers 18 years of age and older who interact with the children in the organization must submit the results of complete background to the Association. An FAQ page about PA Act 153 is available by clicking here

PA State Police Criminal Record Check
From the Home Page select – Submit a New Record Check
Cost is FREE *

DHS Child Abuse History Clearance
From the Home Page select – Create a New Account and follow the steps to set up a login. The Keystone ID is a username you choose to create the account.
Once you have created an account, login and select – Create a Clearance Application and follow the on screen instructions.
Cost is FREE*