KidsSafe

Welcome to KidsSafe!

KidsSafe training is a mandatory step in working with kids and youth ministries at Riverstone Church. In addition to church staff, elders and paid childcare workers, KidsSafe clearances are required for volunteers for security team, shuttle bus drivers and mission trips. Clearances and training are good for 5 years.

We ask that KidsSafe volunteers attend Riverstone Church regularly for at least six months prior to serving. It is our desire that volunteers first become a part of our church family and understand our mission.

 KidsSafe HandbookKidsSafe Class Sign Up

KidsSafe Procedures

Volunteers

Adult Volunteers

  1. Complete the KidsSafe Application online.
  2. Read the KidsSafe Handbook.
  3. Attend a KidsSafe Training held monthly at Riverstone Church. Visit our events page for dates.
  4. Complete a "New Volunteer Record Check" for first time or renewals, at the PA Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website.
  5. Complete a Child Abuse History Clearance online at the PA Department of Human Services website. (New applicants must first create an individual account on the Child Welfare Portal. Past applicants must log into the Child Welfare Portal.) Answers to FAQ about using the portal can be found here.
  6. If you have been a resident of PA for over 10 consecutive years, print, review, and sign the Statement of Volunteer form and return it to the church office. If you currently live in another state or have lived in PA less than 10 consecutive years you must complete an FBI Fingerprint Clearance. Visit Fingerprint Services to receive instructions and locations for fingerprinting. Riverstone Church volunteers use code 1KG6ZJ. Fees apply.
  7. Submit all reports and/or certificates to the church office at or in person. It is suggested that you make a copy for yourself to keep in your files.

Youth Volunteers (Ages 12–17)

  1. Complete the KidsSafe Application online.
  2. Read the KidsSafe Handbook.
  3. Attend a KidsSafe Training held monthly at Riverstone Church. Visit our events page for dates.

KidsSafe Procedures

Paid Workers

Adult Paid Workers

  1. Complete the KidsSafe Application online.
  2. Read the KidsSafe Handbook.
  3. Attend a KidsSafe Training held monthly at Riverstone Church. Visit our events page for dates.
  4. "Submit a New Record Check" for first time and renewals at PA Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website. Fees apply.
  5. Complete a Child Abuse History Clearance online at the PA Department of Human Services website. (New applicants must first create an individual account on the Child Welfare Portal. Past applicants must log into the Child Welfare Portal.) Answers to FAQ about using the portal can be found here. Fees apply.
  6. Complete an FBI Fingerprint Clearance. Visit IdentoGO Fingerprint Services to receive instructions and locations for fingerprinting. Riverstone Church employees use code 1KG756 and paid childcare worker use code 1KG738. Fees apply.
  7. Paid childcare workers and church employees, complete the Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training on a desktop computer. This course cannot be taken on a mobile device, including cell phones, iPads, tablets, etc. This training takes approximately 3-6 hours to complete. Follow the online instructions.
  8. Submit all reports and/or certificates to the church office at  or in person. It is suggested that you make a copy for yourself to keep in your files.

Youth Paid Workers (Ages 14–17)

  1. Complete the KidsSafe Application online.
  2. Read the KidsSafe Handbook.
  3. Attend a KidsSafe Training held monthly at Riverstone Church. (Visit our events page for dates.)
  4. "Submit a New Record Check" at the PA Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website. Fees apply.
  5. Complete a Child Abuse History Clearance online at the PA Department of Human Services website. (New applicants must first create an individual account on the Child Welfare Portal. Past applicants must log into the Child Welfare Portal.) Answers to FAQ about using the portal can be found here. Fees apply.
  6. Print, review, and sign the two statements: 1) Statement of Paid Individual 14-17 years of age and 2) Parent of Paid Individual 14-17 years of age. Return them to the church office.
  7. Submit all reports and/or certificates to the church office at  or in person. It is suggested that you make a copy for yourself to keep in your files.

Renew Your KidsSafe Status

Renewal Procedures

  1. Read the KidsSafe Handbook.
  2. Attend a KidsSafe Training held monthly at Riverstone Church. Visit our events page for dates.
  3. Complete a "New Volunteer Record Check" for first time or renewals, at the PA Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website.
  4. Complete a Child Abuse History Clearance online at the PA Department of Human Services website. (New applicants must first create an individual account on the Child Welfare Portal. Past applicants must log into the Child Welfare Portal.) Answers to FAQ about using the portal can be found here.
  5. If you have been a resident of PA for over 10 consecutive years, print, review, and sign the Statement of Volunteer form and return it to the church office. If you currently live in another state or have lived in PA less than 10 consecutive years you must complete an FBI Fingerprint Clearance. Visit IdentoGO Fingerprint Services to receive instructions and locations for fingerprinting. Riverstone Church volunteers use code 1KG6ZJ. Fees apply.
  6. Submit all reports and/or certificates to the church office at   or in person. It is suggested that you make a copy for yourself to keep in your files.