You will need to complete the following steps:

Note: Steps 1 and 2 should take less than an hour. Step 3 will take a few days depending on when you schedule the fingerprinting. Get this done soon!

1. Complete the PA State Police Request for Criminal Record Check (No cost)
   • Issued by the Pennsylvania State Police
   • Browse to Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History
   • Select: “New Record Check (Volunteer)”
   • Fill out the information requested and submit form
   • Once the request has finished processing, do one of the following:
     • If the message received is “No Record Found”, print the Record Check Request Results page showing the Control # and “No Record”
     • If a criminal record is found, send the report detailing the criminal record found (which will be mailed to you) by email to safety@firstinspires.org .
   • If you have questions regarding your PA State Police Criminal Record Check, please call: Toll Free at 1-888-783-7972, or (717) 783-9973.
2. Complete the PA Child Abuse History Clearance (No cost)
   • Issued by the Department of Human Services
   • Go to the Child Welfare Portal
     • If you’re a new user, select: “Create Individual Account”
     • If you’re a returning user, click on “Individual Login”, then “Access my Clearances”, and enter your username and password.
     • You will be notified by email when your Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance report is ready. Save your PA Child Abuse History Clearance result form.
     • Note: The report may be ready well in advance of when you are notified. Please check your account periodically if you are waiting for a report.
   • Fill out the information requested and submit form.
   • You should receive a notification when it’s complete.
   • Save the document that is created when it is done.
3. Complete the FBI Fingerprint Based Record Check (small cost)
   • See Keep Kids Safe FBI Criminal History Clearance for information
   • You will need to register with IDEMIA on the website, then select a location to physically go to for the fingerprint scan.
   • To register, you will need the volunteer code: 1KG6ZJ1 (a PA Department of Human Services employee clearances for contact with children)
   • You will need to choose a date and facility to travel to to get fingerprinted
   • Select the correct type of payment.
   • You should receive a confirmation email with the registration ID and appointment details.
   • At the appointment, bring the email and required documentation (like driver’s license or passport).
   • You will be charged about $23.85 at the facility to get fingerprinted
   • Note: The FBI fingerprint based record check should come back within a couple of days if you are cleared, or up to two weeks by mail if you aren’t.
4. Please gather the three documents needed to volunteer with FIRST. Verify the documents are accurate, legible, and not expired.
5. Save all the documents as PDFs and in a standard format (like “PA_Criminal_Record_Check_JaneDoe.pdf”).
6. Submit the forms using this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/225f62e442bb48b0899d9a92b4ffe77b
   Fill out the information and upload your documents.
7. FIRST will review within a few days and should update your account.
8. You can check your status at the bottom of your YPP status page:  https://my.firstinspires.org/Profile/wizard/MyProfile/5

Once you obtain the document necessary for the PA Background Checks, they are yours to copy and keep and use for any time you volunteer with youth in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The documents expire five years from the date of issue.

You will need to complete the following steps:

Note: For people who have lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 years, this process generally takes less than an hour.

1. Complete the PA State Police Request for Criminal Record Check
   • Issued by the Pennsylvania State Police
   • Browse to Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History
   • Select: “New Record Check (Volunteer)”
   • Fill out the information requested and submit form
   • Once the request has finished processing, do one of the following:
     • If the message received is “No Record Found”, print the Record Check Request Results page showing the Control # and “No Record”
     • If a criminal record is found, send the report detailing the criminal record found (which will be mailed to you) by email to safety@firstinspires.org .
   • If you have questions regarding your PA State Police Criminal Record Check, please call: Toll Free at 1-888-783-7972, or (717) 783-9973.
2. Complete the PA Child Abuse History Clearance
   • Issued by the Department of Human Services
   • Go to the Child Welfare Portal
     • If you’re a new user, select: “Create Individual Account”
     • If you’re a returning user, click on “Individual Login”, then “Access my Clearances”, and enter your username and password.
   • You will be notified by email when your Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance report is ready. Save your PA Child Abuse History Clearance result form.
     • Note: The report may be ready well in advance of when you are notified. Please check your account periodically if you are waiting for a report.
   • Fill out the information requested and submit form.
   • You should receive a notification when it’s complete.
   • Save the document that is created when it is done.
3. Complete the Disclosure Statement for Volunteers
   • Complete, sign, and have a witness sign the Disclosure Statement for PA Resident Volunteers form
4. Please gather the three documents needed to volunteer with FIRST. Verify the documents are accurate, legible, and not expired.
5. Save all the documents as PDFs and in a standard format (like “PA_Criminal_Record_Check_JaneDoe.pdf”).
6. Submit the forms using this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/225f62e442bb48b0899d9a92b4ffe77b
   Fill out the information and upload your documents.
7. FIRST will review within a few days and should update your account.
8. You can check your status at the bottom of your YPP status page: https://my.firstinspires.org/Profile/wizard/MyProfile/5

Once you obtain the documents necessary for the PA Background Checks, they are yours to copy keep and use for any time you volunteer with youth in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The documents expire five years from the date of issue.

You will need to complete the following steps:

1. Complete all screenings in accordance with the Child Protection laws of your state
2. Complete, sign, and have witness sign the Non-Resident Attestation Form
3. Save the document as a PDF and in a standard format (like “PA_Non_Resident_Attestation_Form_Check_JaneDoe.pdf”).
4. Submit the form using this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/225f62e442bb48b0899d9a92b4ffe77b
   Fill out the information and upload your document.
5. FIRST will review within a few days and should update your account.
6. You can check your status at the bottom of your YPP status page: https://my.firstinspires.org/Profile/wizard/MyProfile/5

Keep this form for your records as you can use it for any time you volunteer with youth in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The document expire five years from the date of signing.

If you do not reside in Pennsylvania, and you plan to volunteer for over 30 days within Pennsylvania, you need to follow the full directions for Pennsylvania residents living less than 10 years (above).

All coaches, mentors and other adults, regardless of state of residency or location of the team, are required to be in compliance with the:

1. FIRST Youth Protection Program
2. Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law

Compliance with the Pennsylvania Child Protection Services Law, including tracking clearances of adults, is the responsibility of each individual team and their School or Organization.

Starting in 2026-2027 season, all coaches/mentors will need to upload their Pennsylvania Child Protection Services documents to FIRST in order to be able to be listed with the team.