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Criminal Background Checks for Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents
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Series: State Statutes |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Year Published: 2011 |
Current Through August 2011
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This factsheet discusses the requirements set by the States for conducting checks of State and Federal criminal records of prospective foster and adoptive parents, as well as any adults residing in the prospective parents' households. These records checks are part of the home study process used to assess the suitability of these homes for placement of foster or adoptive children. The crimes that will disqualify a foster or adoptive applicant also are discussed. An overview of Federal requirements also is provided. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories are included.
Table of Contents IntroductionFederal Requirements State Requirements for Prospective Foster Parents State Requirements for Prospective Adoptive Parents Summary of State Laws |
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011).Criminal background checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
This publication is a product of the State Statutes Series prepared by Child Welfare Information Gateway. While every attempt has been made to be complete, additional information on these topics may be in other sections of a State's code as well as agency regulations, case law, and informal practices and procedures.
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