Background Clearances for REAL Tutoring

PA Child Abuse and PA Criminal History clearances are necessary for all REAL Tutoring volunteers. The FBI Criminal Check is ONLY NECESSARY if you have not resided in PA for the past 10 years.

  • PA Child Abuse Clearance

    1. Go to: Pennsylvania Child Welfare Information Solution Website

    2. Click ‘Create individual Account’

    3. Then, click ‘Next’

    4. Create Keystone ID (username)

    5. then click ‘Finish’

    6. Follow instructions and print when received

    7. Helpline 1-877-343-0494

  • PA Criminal History Record Check

    1. Go to: PA Access to Criminal History Website

    2. At the middle of the screen, select ‘New Record Check’ (Volunteers Only)

    3. Accept the terms

    4. Complete the first screen and select ‘Next’

    5. Review Information and click ‘Proceed’

    6. Re-enter your information and select ‘Enter this Request’

    7. On the next screen select ‘View Queued Record Check Requests’

    8. Verify your name, select ‘Submit”.

    9. Your name and reference number should appear.

    10. Click the ‘Control #’ by your name, then click ‘Certification Form’ and print the clearance, it should have the state seal in the background.

    11. Helpline 1-888-783-7972

  • FBI National Criminal Record Check

    (if you have not resided in PA for the past 10 years)

    1. Go to: IdentoGO website

    2. Enter the following Service Code: 1KG6Y3

    3. Telephone registration is available at 1-844-321-2101 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST

    4. Payment made at the time of fingerprinting.

    5. Please bring a valid identification with you.

    6. Find fingerprinting locations here.

  • Safe Environment: Protecting God’s Children

    (Only required for volunteers in the Catholic schools)

    1. Class provides basic facts about child sexual abuse and the adults’ role in prevention.

    2. Schedule your zoom class