How are background check results handled?
If there are any offenses on your report, you will receive a copy in the mail directly from ChoicePoint. Unfortunately, the state of PA does NOT cross check by birth date. Therefore, if there is someone with your name in PA with criminal offenses, these will show on the report you receive. We understand that such reports can be very surprising and upsetting. Please rest assured that these reports are only accessed on-line by our Risk Management Committee and we do not share information or keep hard copies. If we feel any offenses require further investigation, we will contact the volunteer. Again, please remember that we are doing this to protect all of our children not to cause embarrassment or concern.
