N.H. Code Admin. R. He-C 6355.04
Requirements for Background Checks
Effective Mar 29, 2025#8696, eff 7-29-06; ss by #10640, INTERIM, eff 7-29-14, EXPIRED: 1-26-15 New. #10783, eff 2-13-15; ss by #14224, INTERIM, eff 3-29-25, EXPIRES: 9-25-25Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
(a) The foster care program shall, within 30 days of employment, submit the following for each new staff member who will work directly with children in foster care:
- (1) The full name;
- (2) The date of birth;
- (3) The position for which he or she was hired; and
(4) A notarized statement to confirm that the following pre-employment checks were completed and reviewed:
- a. A criminal record;
- b. BAAS state registry;
- c. DCYF central registry; and
- d. A NH motor vehicle record.
(b) The foster care program shall not make a final offer of employment to an individual until:
- (1) It has reviewed the criminal record, BAAS state registry, and DCYF central registry and NH motor vehicle record information; and
- (2) Has determined if any finding, arrest, criminal conviction, and motor vehicle violation or offense of the employee affects the care and safety of children.
Source. #8696, eff 7-29-06; ss by #10640, INTERIM, eff 7-29-14, EXPIRED: 1-26-15 New. #10783, eff 2-13-15; ss by #14224, INTERIM, eff 3-29-25, EXPIRES: 9-25-25