Saint Theresa Parish Athletic Association

The Diocese of Harrisburg requires all individuals whether full time, part time or volunteer that have direct access to minors on a regular and ongoing basis to have a PA State Police Criminal Record Check and a PA Child Abuse History Clearance. This requirement is intended for all adults working within CYO basketball. If a coach or volunteer is from out of state they must obtain an FBI background check. The application fees are to be paid by the parish and the clearances are to be reviewed by the pastor and kept on file in the parish office. To report suspected sexual abuse of a minor within the Diocese of Harrisburg, call 1-800-626-1608. (Youth Protection Program) Department of Public Welfare check (PA Child Abuse History Clearance for Pennsylvania residents) PA State Police check (Request for Criminal Record check for Pennsylania residents) PA State Police check and FBI Background check (Required only of out-of-state residents) To request the necessary forms, contact the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry or the following agencies directly: PA Child Abuse History Clearance Send to: Child Line and Abuse Registry, Department of Public Welfare P.O. Box 8170 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170 (717) 783-6211 PA Criminal Record Check Send to: Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository - 164 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758 (717) 783-9973 FBI Background Check Send to: Department of Public Welfare Child Line Verification Unit/FBI P.O. Box 8170 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170 (717) 783-6211