California child safety law now specifies the specific type of background check your ministry must complete through the California Department of Justice. This guide will walk your ministry through the registration process.
This guide is provided courtesy of Church HR Network.
Steps for registering your ministry for Live Scan background checks
Guidance for completing required forms
Setting up subsequent arrest notifications
Links to government forms and pages
Tips for offering Live Scan services to other ministries.
Get Your Ministry Compliant
California law now specifies the type of background check that must be completed by ministries considered youth-serving organizations. While online background checks can still supplement good risk management, they no longer meet the requirements in California. Online background check providers may continue to sell their services, but Live Scan is the legal bare minimum.
For more guidance on California child safety legislation, read our ultimate guide.
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