**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 […]
DCF Mental Health Providers to be Screened under Clearinghouse- April 20, 2015
Agency for Health Care Administration's Clearinghouse has provided IDENTICO with an advance notice of a new ORI for the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF will begin onboarding Mental […]
Fingerprinting and Level 2 Background Screening requirements for professional and nonprofessional guardianship programs in Florida
For those individuals applying for professional and nonprofessional guardian programs with one of the county circuit courts, it is useful to know that guardianship procedures will require both criminal and […]
Fingerprinting and Level 2 Background Checks for Guardian ad Litem program in Florida
Florida House Bill CS/HB 5401 had amended the Florida Statute 39.821 regarding the qualifications of guardians ad litem in Florida. (1) Because of the special trust or responsibility placed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Live Scan Fingerprinting Services in South Florida; Miami, Broward, and The Palm Beaches
Dear, AHCA & DCF Providers. Beginning August 1, 2010 new law will require background screening of job applicants, employees and volunteers who come in contact with children, the developmentally […]