For those interested in volunteering to teach knitting to children in schools, homeless shelters, and other locations, below are the documents needed for a security clearance:
1. Child abuse document: http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/uploads/RP/V4/RPV49tSA5AYxaGqOwFYP5A/DPW-Child-Abuse.pdf fee waived
2. Criminal background check for Volunteers: fee waived
· ONLINE APPLICATION - https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
· MAIL-IN FORM: http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/forms/SP-4-164.pdf
3. FBI fingerprints: https://pacogentid.3m.com/index_pdeNew.htm (only needed if you have lived in the state for less than 10 years, cost $27)