Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 1-20 - General
Chapter DCF 12 - Background Checks for Child Welfare Programs
Section DCF 12.01 - Purpose and scope

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DCF 12.01

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 48.67(intro.), 48.685, and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., to specify procedures necessary to implement background checks required under s. 48.685, Stats., for caregivers, congregate care workers, and nonclient residents at an entity or with a caregiver specified in s. DCF 12.02 (4) (c).

Note: For further information on the scope of the background check, see s. DCF 12.02 for definitions of terms used in this subsection.

(2) Sections DCF 12.05 to 12.08 do not apply to an entity that facilitates delegations of the care and custody of children under s. 48.979, Stats., unless the entity is also licensed by the department.

The department recommends that an unlicensed entity voluntarily comply with relevant provisions in ss. DCF 12.05, 12.06, and 12.08.

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