Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.19.009

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.19.009 - CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
01.Background Check Clearance. The provider, staff, substitute caregivers, and all adults living in the home, except for residents, are required to complete a background check and receive a clearance affiliated with the certified family home program (i.e., Agency ID 1104) under IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks.".
02.When Certification Can Be Granted. Prior to certification, all adults living in the home, except for residents, must complete the background check and receive a clearance.
03.New Adults in the Home After Certification. An adult who plans to live in the home must, prior 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."
04.Visitors. No unsupervised contact with residents unless the visitor first clears a background check.
05.Minor Child Turning Eighteen. A minor child turning eighteen (18) and living in the home must 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.
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 History and Background Checks," prior to any unsupervised contact with the resident.
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:
a. Every five (5) years through the first fifteen (15) consecutive years, except as noted below, then every ten (10) years;
b. For adults continuously affiliated (i.e., holding the certificate, living in, or providing substitute care) for at least five (5) years with an existing CFH in operation on or before July 1, 2015, who renewed their clearance after July 1, 2020, a second renewal is needed during the fifth year after the previous clearance, then every ten (10) years; or
c. For adults continuously affiliated for at least fifteen (15) years with an existing CFH in operation on or before July 1, 2005, who received clearance after July 1, 2020, a renewed clearance is needed every ten (10) years.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.19.009

Effective March 28, 2023