Everyone who works with children is required to have the following clearances.
How to get your Safe Sanctuary Clearances
The Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (Act 33) and Pennsylvania State Police Background Check (Act 34) are required for being with children at Port Vue United Methodist Church – There is also a Safe Sanctuary Training Class needed
Applying for the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (Childline) – Act 33
Free for Volunteers – BE SURE TO WRITE DOWN USERNAMES & PASSWORDS
Applying for the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check – Act 34
Free for Volunteers – BE SURE TO WRITE DOWN USERNAMES & PASSWORDS
SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT?
CALL CHILDLINE: 1-800-932-0313
How to Report Suspected Abuse
- PA Childline 1-800-932-0313
- Form CY47 (PDF) – PA’s official form for reporting suspected child abuse, to be submitted to your local children and youth agency