(a) Each applicant and all adult household members shall complete and submit Form 2501 “NH Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Name Search Authorization Release of Information to Third Party” (May 2025) as required by He-C 6430.07(h) and attesting:
“I authorize a search of the NH Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry to determine if my name is listed as an individual found responsible for child abuse or neglect in NH. I consent to the release of the information to the person and agency named above for the purpose indicated. I understand that the results will not be sent to me.”
- (b) Each applicant and all adult household members who have lived outside of New Hampshire within the preceding 5 years shall authorize the licensing agency to obtain the results of their child abuse and neglect registry checks in each state where the individual has resided within the preceding 5 years, through the other state’s equivalent authority, by completing the other state’s release form(s) as directed by the licensing agency.
- (c) Each applicant and all household members shall direct that the results of all child abuse and neglect registry checks be sent directly to the licensing agency.
- (d) If a new adult moves into the kinship care home during the valid permit or license effective period, the permit holder or licensee shall ensure the adult household member complies with (a) through (c) above within 30 days of moving into the home.
- (e) If the results of an abuse and neglect registry check reveal an individual is listed on the registry with a finding of abuse or neglect, the applicant shall provide additional information or documentation upon request of the licensing agency. The department shall review the information with the applicant and take it into consideration when determining suitability for licensure in accordance with He-C 6447.30(a) and (c).
Source. #14390, eff 9-24-25, EXPIRES: 9-24-35