PA Child Abuse Clearances
Official Commonwealth guidance for employees and volunteers who have direct contact with children.
PA clearancesYouth Sports Safety
Safety & Clearances
A central place for trusted safety information, volunteer screening resources and league expectations that help protect East Penn athletes.
Volunteer Safety
Start with required clearances and program approval
EPYAL’s current sport pages reference background checks, volunteer forms and Pennsylvania clearance requirements. This page points adults to official sources rather than duplicating instructions that can change.
Sport Approval
Coaching and volunteer approval is handled through EPYAL’s sport directors and league processes.
Coach & volunteer center →Concussion Education
CDC HEADS UP provides current concussion recognition, response and return-to-sports resources for youth athletics.
CDC HEADS UPLeague Conduct
Sportsmanship, respectful behavior and positive adult leadership are part of the safety culture too.
Documents & policies →Concussion Response
When a concussion is suspected
CDC HEADS UP recommends removing an athlete from participation right away when a concussion is suspected, keeping the athlete out the same day and having return-to-sports decisions made by a healthcare provider.
This page is an informational link to official guidance, not a substitute for medical evaluation or your sport’s required safety procedures.
Child Safety
Reporting concerns
Pennsylvania’s ChildLine is the Commonwealth resource for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. The state lists ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313 and provides online reporting information for mandatory reporters.
For immediate danger or a medical emergency, use emergency services.
Pennsylvania ChildLine Information