Do I need to have a background check?

Each FFN provider applicant and any household members who are at least 14 years of age, except for the subsidy-eligible parent, and any other persons who are or will be working at the home on a regular basis must have a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person.

Each FFN provider applicant and any household members who are at least 18 years of age, except for the subsidy-eligible parent, and any other persons who are or will be working at the home on a regular basis must have a fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) background check.

A criminal conviction disclosure is required for all children age 14 and older who reside in the home.