Dear Parents/Guardians: Please review the SAFE ENVIRONMENT clearances and training needed according to Archdiocese of Philadelphia Policy. Go to the OLA website, Parent Resources, Safe Environment for all links and documents. There are a total of FIVE documents that you MUST HAVE – Three Clearances and two training certificates. There are THREE Clearances needed Every three (3) years. (These are FREE FOR VOLUNTEERS): ______1. Pennsylvania State Police Clearance ______2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance ______3. Disclosure Statement for volunteers (if you lived in PA Continuously for at least 10 years) OR Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance (if you lived in PA for Less than 10 years) There are TWO Safe Environment Training Certificates (One time only) ______4. Part I: Protecting God's Children (instructor-led) YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE CERTIFICATE. ______5. Part II: The Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse version 2.0 (online) YOU MUST PRINT THE CERTIFICATE. (There are new state laws for Mandated Reporting so EVERYONE must complete this training) Once all Training and Clearances are complete: Keep your originals and Copy all letters, documents and certificates and Send all copies together to school. Include contact information in case we have questions. It is your responsibility to make sure all clearances and training are up to date and complete. If they are not, you cannot participate in any school related activities where children are present at Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School. CONTACT MARY Magerr at [email protected] Clearances-and-Training-for-Chaperones-Letter-2-2.docx