Join Us
Pennsylvania’s CRPs are located regionally throughout the state. To apply for membership, please follow the link below to fill out an application. Mandatory FBI and statewide criminal background checks as well as a child abuse history clearance will be required as part of the application process. If you have any questions about the process or need additional information or if you are not located in one of the CRP regions and are interested in joining, please email pacrp@pitt.edu.
Do you live or work in the Northwest Region of Pennsylvania?
(Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Mercer, Venango, or Warren County)
Do you have an interest in child welfare and ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of Pennsylvania’s children?
Do you want the opportunity to take an ACTIVE role in protecting children from abuse and neglect?
Applications will be accepted from April 15th through July 15th. Orientation for new members will take place in October 2024.
For more information, e-mail the CRP Coordinator at PACRP@pitt.edu
PA CRPs look for diversity in race, gender, background, socioeconomic status, and job title for membership. Some examples of possible roles of members include:
- Guardian ad litem;
- Teacher;
- Employee of a provider agency;
- Former county children and youth caseworker;
- Mental health therapist;
- Medical professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.);
- Retired professional;
- Foster parent; and
- Former consumer of the child welfare system.
