PAL VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES INCLUDE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (PA STATE POLICE) AND CHILD ABUSE HISTORY (PA DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES).
PAL Norwin has adopted a policy regarding designated coaches and/or volunteers to provide background checks from the Pennsylvania State Police (criminal background check) and the Department of Public Welfare (child abuse history form) in order to be eligible to coach and/or volunteer in the youth sports activities.
All head coaches and assistant coaches must have a criminal and child abuse background clearance completed prior to their being accepted as PAL coaches. These background checks are provided for free by the state of Pennsylvania. Please use the below links to complete the background checks prior to the season. Be sure you indicate that you are a non-profit volunteer and for the organization input "Norwin PAL." Your completed background check will need to be provided to baseball/softball commissioners or a PAL board member.
1. Criminal Background Check
2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR #1 AND #2 ABOVE, PRINT YOUR FORMS AND SUBMIT TO YOUR PAL COMMISSIONER BEFORE SEASON START. THESE ARE GOOD FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD.
THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!!
Any questions, please use the following:
PATCH Helpdesk 1-888-QUERY-PA (1-888-783-7972) For questions related to the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, please contact the ChildLine Verification Unit at 717-783-6211 or toll free at 1-877-371-5422.
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