18 Miss. Code R. 316-2
Licensure Process
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
2.1Screening the Application – For all Relative / Fictive kin applications, the licensure2.2Voluntary Withdrawal – An applicant has the right to withdraw the application at2.3Failure to Comply – If the applicant does not meet given deadlines after efforts to2.4Assignment of the Application – If MDCPS determines that the applicant may2.5Orientation – MDCPS will offer orientations in a virtual classroom setting, or inperson setting, with individual applicants, at MDCPS offices or in an applicant’s2.6Background Checks – Before an applicant can become licensed, MDCPS will2.7Initial Licensure Training – All caretakers in the home, including spouses and/or2.8The Home Study – If the applicant meets the minimum qualifications to be licensed,2.9Licensing Decision – A written final decision will be provided to the applicant