Background check results are not printed; exceptions are provided in Records Management Group Handbook, 2540 Handling Criminal History Record Information. However, the FAD worker must document the results in the home screening. See the FAD Background Check Resource Guide.

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §§749.2447(7); 749.3623(5)

The FAD worker must document all criminal history check results in IMPACT on the Criminal History Results page, for each completed check.

If no matches are received on any individuals in a prospective foster or adoptive home, the FAD worker continues with the verification or approval process.

If matches are received on any individuals in a prospective foster or adoptive home, the FAD worker must follow the processes described in the FAD Background Check Resource Guide, depending on whether the results involve criminal history or DFPS abuse or neglect history.

If FAD receives new background check information about a person connected to a home already verified or approved (including arrests, convictions that have not yet been evaluated, abuse or neglect investigations, and so forth) the FAD worker must follow 7443 New Background Check Results on a Verified or Approved Home.