Can I do a background check on a caregiver?

Yes, you can. We offer background checks through third-party service provider Lexis Nexis.

What is the fee?

The cost is $45 to order a new background check on a person, and $20 to view a background check we already have on file.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) states that background checks older than 30 days should be run again to ensure up-to-date information.

What is covered in a background check?

We are very proud to offer comprehensive background checks. The background checks we offer include:

• Name, Address and Social Security number verification
• National Criminal Search
• County Criminal Search
• Sex Offender Registries Search
• State Driving Records, when valid driver's license is supplied

How accurate are the results?

The results are accurate and up-to-date for 30 days since the check was performed

How do I interpret the results of a background check?

We will email you results of a background check within 72 hours of it being performed. If the results come back "clear", the person being checked has passed. They do not appear in any criminal databases, and their name, address and social security numbers are verified.

As a caregiver, can I request a background check on myself?

Yes, you may. It costs the same - $45. The reason a caregiver would do this is to make themselves more marketable to hiring families.

As a caregiver, can I request a background check on a hiring family?

Yes, you may. The family will need to provide permission, and then the check will be run.

What information do I need to provide for a background check?

The following information about the person being checked is required:

• Name
• Address
• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Driver's License state and number (optional)
• Phone number (optional)
• Email (optional)