1. 1. The relevant criminal offense or offenses occurred more than 10 years prior to the date of application or renewal.
2. 2. The applicant had previously disclosed the conviction or convictions to the Department or supervising agency for the purposes of a background check.
3. 3. After the disclosure, the supervising agency either placed a child in the home or the host home license was issued.
4. 4. During the background check, the Department or supervising agency had assessed and waived the conviction in compliance with the existing statutes and rules in effect at the time of the licensure.
5. 5. The applicant meets all other requirements and qualifications to be licensed as a host home under the Child Care Act and the Department's administrative rules.

6. 6. The applicant has a history of providing a safe, stable home environment and appears able to continue to provide a safe, stable home environment. [225 ILCS 10/4.2]

   OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON

   KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES

   Unlawful restraint

   BODILY HARM

   Felony aggravated assault

   Vehicular endangerment

   Felony domestic battery

   Aggravated battery

   Heinous battery

   Aggravated battery with a firearm

   Aggravated battery of an unborn child

   Aggravated battery of a senior citizen

   Intimidation

   Compelling organization membership of persons

   Abuse and criminal neglect of a long term care facility resident

   Felony violation of an order of protection

   OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST PROPERTY

   Felony theft

   Robbery

   Armed robbery

   Aggravated robbery

   Vehicular hijacking

   Aggravated vehicular hijacking

   Burglary

   Possession of burglary tools

   Residential burglary

   Criminal fortification of a residence or building

   Arson

   Aggravated arson

   Possession of explosive or explosive incendiary devices

   OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND DECENCY

   Felony unlawful use of weapons

   Aggravated discharge of a firearm

   Reckless discharge of a firearm

   Unlawful use of metal piercing bullets

   Unlawful sale or delivery of firearms on the premises of any school

   Disarming a police officer

   Obstructing justice

   Concealing or aiding a fugitive

   Armed violence

   Felony contributing to the criminal delinquency of a juvenile

   DRUG OFFENSES

   Possession of more than 30 grams of cannabis

   Manufacture of more than 10 grams of cannabis

   Cannabis trafficking

   Delivery of cannabis on school grounds

   Unauthorized production of more than five cannabis sativa plants

   Calculated criminal cannabis conspiracy

   Unauthorized manufacture or delivery of controlled substances

   Controlled substance trafficking

   Manufacture, distribution, advertisement of look-alike substances

   Calculated criminal drug conspiracy

   Street gang criminal drug conspiracy

   Permitting unlawful use of a building

   Delivery of controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substances to persons under age 18, or at truck stops, rest stops, safety rest areas, or on school property

   Using, engaging, or employing persons under 18 to deliver controlled, counterfeit or look- alike substances

   Delivery of controlled substances

   Sale or delivery of drug paraphernalia

   Felony possession, sale or exchange of instruments adapted for use of controlled substance or cannabis by subcutaneous injection

   Any violation of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act

   In evaluating the exception pursuant to the criminal convictions listed above, the Department or supervising agency must carefully review any relevant documents to determine whether the applicant, despite the disqualifying convictions, poses a substantial risk to State resources or clients. In making such a determination, the following guidelines shall be used:

7. 1. the age of the applicant when the offense was committed;
8. 2. the circumstances surrounding the offense;

9. 3. the length of time since the conviction;

   1. 4. the specific duties and responsibilities necessarily related to the license being applied for and the bearing, if any, that the applicant's conviction history may have on the applicant's fitness to perform these duties and responsibilities;
10. 5. the applicant's employment references;

11. 6. the applicant's character references and any certificates of achievement;

    1. 7. an academic transcript showing educational attainment since the disqualifying conviction;
    2. 8. a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Certificate of Good Conduct; and
    3. 9. anything else that speaks to the applicant's character. [225 ILCS 10/4.2(e)]

If the host home applicant or any adult member of the household has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit one or more of the following serious criminal offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 [720 ILCS 5], the Cannabis Control Act [720 ILCS 550], the Illinois Controlled Substances Act [720 ILCS 570], and the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act [720 ILCS 646], or under any earlier Illinois criminal law or code or an offense in another state, the elements of which are similar and bear a substantial relation to any of the criminal offenses specified below, this conviction will serve as a bar to receiving a host home license, unless all of the following requirements are met: