New Account

PA Child Abuse Clearance: ($13 or use employer furnished Payment Code)

• Go to the following Website:  https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/Public/home

Child Welfare Portal

CREATE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT -  Click this link if you don't have an account or forgot your credentials to log in.  You will be required to create a new Keystone ID. (Complete the information that is required). 

• After completing the information, you will be directed to the PA Keystone Site.  Enter your username & password that was created in the initial site.

• You will create a clearance application and complete the required information.

• After completing the information, you will be directed to the PA Keystone Site.  Enter your username and password that was created in the initial site.

• You will create a clearance application and complete the required information.

• When asked the reason for the clearance, select:

 ("Purpose: Individual 14 years of age or older who is Applying for or Holding a Paid Position as an Employee with a Program, Activity or Service, as a Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare or having Direct Contact with Children")

• After completing the application, you will be asked: Did an organization provide a code for your application?   Select yes and enter the code.   If no code was given, the cost of the clearance is $13.   

• You will be emailed a confirmation and be able to print your certificate about 3 - 5 days after submission.  You will also be mailed a certificate.