**IMPORTANT NOTICE** Clearinghouse ORI for Department of Children and Families – July 5, 2015 – ACTIVE
From: BGS_SUPPORT [mailto:BGS_SUPPORT@ahca.myflorida.com] Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 10:24 AM Subject: **IMPORTANT NOTICE** Clearinghouse ORI for Department of Children and Families – July 5, 2015 – ACTIVE Good Morning […]
Background Screening law changes affecting APD providers in the State of Florida
Attention APD Providers, On May 17, 2010, Governor Crist signed House Bill 7069 into law. This law substantially rewrites requirements and procedures for background screening of the persons and […]
What to do if FBI Criminal Record Report is Inaccurate?
Answer is simple: Challenge FBI. If you you’ve been denied of job or licensing due to inaccurate Criminal Report from FBI, and you believe it contains inaccurate or incomplete […]
Poor Quality Fingerprints and FBI Name Checks
A name check can be requested when the fingerprints have been rejected twice for image quality by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The name check is limited […]
The answers to questions frequently asked about DCF Level 2 Background Screening
Why does the State conduct background screening of prospective employees? The law is intended to protect the safety of all vulnerable children and adults we serve. As a current […]
New Florida Level 2 Background Screening Law, Effective April 6, 2012, CS/CS/CS/HB 943 —
The bill makes a number of changes to background screening requirements, primarily relating to individuals who work and volunteer with vulnerable populations. Specifically, the bill: Exempts mental health personnel […]
Background Screening requirements for CDC+ program run by Florida APD
CDC+ Background Screening Process Information 1. Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) participate/representative (the employer) selects prospective employee/ independent contractor to provide services. 2. CDC+ Employer has good moral […]
DCF Background Screening Changes related to HB7069 and Agency Directives
Here is the summary of major changes: Live Scan can be utilized by any provider that is authorized to screen through the BGS office under FS 435. “No Clearance, […]
Agency for Persons with Disabilites, CDC+ program Background Screening FAQ
Dear, Readers. We would like to publish the answers for the most common questions CDC+ program participants have in regards to Level 2 Background Screening and Live Scan Fingerprinting. […]
Florida Department of Elder Affairs CDC+ Program, Background Screening and Live Scan Fingerprinting
Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) is a Medicaid program in Florida that gives the consumer the opportunity to hire workers and vendors to help with daily needs such as housecleaning, […]