Section R. 400.9205 - Criminal history; central registry; "good moral character;" convictionsRule 205.
(1) A foster home applicant or licensee must provide the agency with the name of, and a signed release for a criminal history and child protective services check to obtain any of the following information from each adult member of the household, including children who turn 18 years of age while living in the home:(a) Conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation.(b) Involvement in substantiated abuse or neglect of a child or adult.(c) Placement on court-supervised parole or probation.(2) If an applicant, licensee, or adult member of the household identifies as a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or identifies that they have lived on a reservation, the certifying child placing agency must contact the specific tribal jurisdiction, including tribal social services or the tribal court, to determine whether that jurisdiction has relevant background information to provide to the department regarding the licensing approval. The department may proceed with the licensing application process using all other factors for licensing approval of the home if there is no tribal response.(3) A foster home applicant or licensee must undergo a fingerprint-based, criminal history check.(4) Any adult member of the household must undergo a state-based criminal history background check and, if applicable, contact with the appropriate jurisdiction as referenced in subrule (2) of this rule.(5) A license may not be issued or maintained by an applicant or licensee unless the department has made a determination under section 2 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.42, regarding the applicant or licensee's "good moral character" and convictions.(6) A foster parent must provide the agency with the name of any adult who moves into a licensed foster home within 3 working days, or upon the agency's request. A release must be signed by the adult to obtain the information required in subrule (1) of this rule.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.9205
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