California AB1989 mandates background checks for caregivers in community care facilities.

California AB1989 requires the Department of Social Services to check the Child Abuse Central Index and other state's child abuse and neglect registries for individuals applying to care for or reside with children in community care facilities. If an applicant has lived in another state in the preceding five years, the department must check that state's registry. The department may allow supervised employment until the background check is complete, but must remove the applicant if disqualifying information is found.

California AB1989 mandates background checks for caregivers in community care facilities.

California AB1989 requires the Department of Social Services to check the Child Abuse Central Index and other state's child abuse and neglect registries for individuals applying to care for or reside with children in community care facilities. If an applicant has lived in another state in the preceding five years, the department must check that state's registry. The department may allow supervised employment until the background check is complete, but must remove the applicant if disqualifying information is found.