Individuals who have authorized the background check may receive a pre-hire offer of employment by a child welfare agency or congregate care facility pending the outcome of the required background check. All potential employees shall not receive a start date or begin employment until the employer receives the entire child welfare agency/congregate care background check result, as defined in Section 385.20. The form authorizing such a background check shall be submitted to the Department.

(Source: Added at 50 Ill. Reg. 6445, effective April 24, 2026)