Adult Paid Workers
procedures:
- Complete the KidsSafe Application online.
- Read the KidsSafe Handbook.
- Attend a KidsSafe Training held monthly at Riverstone Church. (Visit our events page for dates.)
- "Submit a New Record Check" for first time and renewals at the PA Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website. Fees apply.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Submit all reports and/or certificates to the church office at KidsSafe@riverstone.church or in person. It is suggested that you make a copy for yourself to keep in your files.
