Clearances

Clearances

The safety of your children is our utmost concern. Please follow the steps below to obtain your Diocesan Clearances.  If you need help, please contact Tina D'Angelo in the Parish Office using the link below.

  • Step #1 - Childline Background Check

    CREATE AN INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT - whether you're a volunteer or an employee of SSBVM.


    When "Agency" is requested type SEVEN SORROWS.


    Once completed, you'll receive an email.  Print certificate and return to Tina D'Angelo  in the Parish Office.


    CHILDLINE BACKGROUND CHECK

  • Step #2 - PA State Police Background Check

    Print Certificate and return to Tina D'Angelo in the Parish Office.


    PA STATE POLICE BACKGROUND

  • Step #3 - Disclosure Statement

    Print statement and sign in the presence of Tina D'Angelo in the parish office.


    DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

  • Step #4 - Register on Youth Protection Site

    Once you register, you will watch a short video from Bishop Gainer.  As you are clicking through the site, it will redirect you to the University of Pitts website (See Step #5)


    HOW TO REGISTER

  • Step #5 - Register on University of Pitt Site

    This is a 3-hour course on "Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse"


    Print Certificate and return to Tina D'Angelo  in the Parish Office.


    HOW TO REGISTER

  • Step #6 - Obtain Fingerprints

    If you have lived in PA within the last 10 consecutive years, you do not need fingerprinted.


    Employees of Seven Sorrows must be fingerprinted regardless of how long you have lived in PA.


    If you have NOT lived in PA in the last 10 consecutive years, click HERE and use Code #1KG6ZJ to find location nearest you.  Fee $21.35

Contact Laurie Contact Tina Youth Protection Efforts
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