PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Employment)

Human Resources would like to highlight that this is a state form and may not be inclusive of all genders, races or ethnicities. You must have a child abuse authorization code to proceed. If you’re unsure of your authorization code or if you need assistance during this process, please email clearances@drexel.edu. For questions regarding your account log in, set up, or technical assistance, please contact the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Support Center at 1.877.343.0494.

• Go to compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.  
• Click on “Create Individual Account.”   
• Click “Next."
• Create a user account by filling in this page. The Keystone ID is a username that you make up. Click “Finish.”    

• You will be emailed a temporary password. Retrieve the password from your email and revisit compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home. 
• Click on “Individual Log In.”   
• Click on “Access my Clearances.”  
• Scroll down and click “Continue.”   
• Enter your Keystone ID and temporary password.  
• Verify your account and select your device for authorization purposes.  
• Change your password and click “Submit.”
• You will now have to log in again with your new password.    
• Scroll down, select “I have read, fully understand and agree to the My Child Welfare Account Terms and Conditions” and click “Next.” 
• Scroll down and click “Continue.”
• Click “Create Clearance Application.”   
• Scroll down and click “Begin.”
• For Application Purpose, select the fifth option for “School Employee Governed by Public School Code.” Scroll down and click “Next.”   

• Complete the Applicant Information section and click “Next.”  
• Complete the Current Address section and click “Next.” You do not need to have a paper copy delivered to you.  
• Complete the Previous Address section and click “Next.”  
• Complete the Household Members section and click “Next.”   
• Review the Application Summary section and click “Next.”   
• Check the box, type your full name and click “Next.”    
• Answer YES to the question “Did the organization provide a code for your application?” Enter your unique code (check email) and click “Submit.”    
• Your screen should look like the example below:    

• At this point, you will wait for your results. They can take anywhere from one minute to several days. Once you receive an email from noreply@pa.gov that your results are available, you will need to go back to compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.
• Click on “Individual Log In,” then “Access my Clearances,” then “Continue” and enter your Keystone ID and password.    
• Click on “To view the result, click here.”    
• This will download a PDF of your results that should look like this. Note that this clearance may be used for employment or volunteering purposes. 

• Save your results as a PDF and send a copy to clearances@drexel.edu. Note that any clearance with a record is subject to review per Background Checks Policy-HR 52 (view in Policy Directory).