DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce changes to the process for the Children’s Service Worker to obtain on-line access to the Family Care Safety Registry, FCSR. When conducting a re-licensure, the Children’s Service Worker is able to obtain background screen information regarding the FCSR registered resource parent applicant on-line. It is no longer necessary for the worker to complete the MULES access form to obtain this on-line access to the FCSR. 

The Children’s Service Worker obtains on-line access to the FCSR by doing the following: 

1. Go to the FCSR home page, www.dhss.mo.gov/fcsr; 
2. Click on the Forms link; 
3. Click on the How to Become a FCSR Internet User link; 
4. Click on the Internet Background Screening Access/Security Request. 
5. Return the completed document by Fax to 573-522-6981, or by mail to: 

• DHSS/Family Care Safety Registry 
• PO Box 570 
• Jefferson City, MO 65102 
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• The worker will be notified by fax when their access is granted by FCSR. At that time, user IDs and training on how to make a screening request using the FCSR internet service will be provided. 
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• Policy has been revised to reflect the on-line access process change.