Section 009. Criminal History And Background Check Requirements

01. Background Check Clearance. The provider, staff, substitute caregivers, and all adults living i n the home, except for residents, are required to complete a background check and receive a clearance affiliated wit h the certified family home program (i.e., Agency ID 1104) under IDAPA 16.05.06, “Criminal History and Backgroun d Checks.”. (3-28-23) 02. When Certification Can Be Granted. Prior to certification, all adults living in the home, excep t for residents, must complete the background check and receive a clearance. (3-28-23) 03. New Adults in the Home After Certification. An adult who plans to live in the home must, prio r to moving, complete a self-declaration form, be fingerprinted, and not have any designated crimes under IDAPA 16.05.06, “Criminal History and Background Checks.” (3-28-23) 04. Visitors. No unsupervised contact with residents unless the visitor first clears a background check. (3-28-23) 05. Minor Child Turning Eighteen. A minor child turning eighteen (18) and living in the home mus t complete a self-declaration form, be fingerprinted, and not have any designated crimes under IDAPA 16.05.06 , “Criminal History and Background Checks,” within thirty (30) days following the month of their eighteenth birthday. (3-28-23) 06. Substitute Caregivers and Staff. Any staff or substitute caregiver must complete a self- declaration form, be fingerprinted, and not have any designated crimes under IDAPA 16.05.06, “Criminal Histor y and Background Checks,” prior to any unsupervised contact with the resident. (3-28-23) 07. Renewal of Clearance. The Department can require a new background check at any time . Renewed clearance from the Department must also be obtained as follows: (3-28-23) a. Every five (5) years through the first fifteen (15) consecutive years, except as noted below, then every ten (10) years; (3-28-23) b

tor y and Background Checks,” prior to any unsupervised contact with the resident. (3-28-23) 07. Renewal of Clearance. The Department can require a new background check at any time . Renewed clearance from the Department must also be obtained as follows: (3-28-23) a. Every five (5) years through the first fifteen (15) consecutive years, except as noted below, then every ten (10) years; (3-28-23) b. For adults continuously affiliated (i.e., holding the certificate, living in, or providing substitut e care) for at least five (5) years with an existing CFH in operation on or before July 1, 2015, who renewed thei r clearance after July 1, 2020, a second renewal is needed during the fifth year after the previous clearance, then every ten (10) years; or (3-28-23) c. For adults continuously affiliated for at least fifteen (15) years with an existing CFH in operatio n on or before July 1, 2005, who received clearance after July 1, 2020, a renewed clearance is needed every ten (10) years. (3-28-23)