2/16/2024 Addition: A completed copy of each DPP-157-Child Abuse or Neglect Check is maintained on behalf of each adolescent member of the household and any adult household member with a fingerprint exception.
If an individual is fingerprinted twice with failed attempts, a name-based check will be completed. Multiple failed attempts may occur with individuals who are elderly or work in professions where their fingerprints are diminished. In situations where household members of the applicant are bedridden, homebound, or medically unable to appear for fingerprints, the region will consult with the Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) Branch for an exception. The region will complete an Exception for Fingerprints Memo. The region will send the signed memo and DPP 157 to the Division of Administrative and Financial Management Records Management Section for all adult household members who are unable to fingerprint. The DPP 157 must be completed annually for any household member that has an exception.
3/15/23 Addition: Ensures that the foster and adoptive home applicant(s) and each adult member of the applicant's household is enrolled in KARES and submit to the following background checks prior to approval:
D. An in-state criminal records check, conducted pursuant to KRS 199.462(1) by Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) or the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
11. Maintains a completed copy of KY KARES Final Results and the AOC by uploading the documents into TWIST each criminal records check and DPP-157 Background Checks for Applicants or Foster-Adoptive Parents on behalf of each foster and adoptive home parent applicant approved or not approved as a foster and adoptive home parent, and member of the applicant's household;
12. Maintains a completed copy of the DPP 157 Background Check Request for Foster or Adoptive Applicants and Adolescent or Adult Household members for all dependent children between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17).
13. Ensures that any new adult member of the household of an approved foster and adoptive home parent
is enrolled in KARES and submits within thirty (30) calendar days of residence to:
D. An in-state criminal records check, conducted pursuant to KRS 199.462(1) by AOC or the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
3/15/23 Delete:
- If a sex offender registry address check reveals a criminal conviction of a sexual offense for a family during the yearly background check, records management staff will notify the recruitment and certification (R&C) FSOS responsible for the home of the results. If a child is placed in the foster and adoptive home at the time that a sexual offender registry check reveals a positive address check, the child is moved into another placement. The home will be closed to further intake until supporting documentation verifies otherwise.