Caregiver Program Rules & Regulations

Adult Programs
Regulated by the DHS Division of Quality Assurance

Background Checks

• Chapter 50 (PDF) then scroll to 50.065

• Chapter DHS 12 Permanent Rule (PDF, 40 KB) - Caregiver Background Checks

• Offenses Affecting Caregiver Eligibility-P00274  (PDF, 20 KB)

Misconduct Reporting

• Chapter 146 (PDF) then scroll to 146.40

• Chapter DHS 13 Permanent Rule (PDF) - Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation

Children's Programs
Regulated by the Department of Children and Families

Background Checks

• Chapter 48 (PDF) then scroll to 48.685

• Chapter DHS 12 Permanent Rule (PDF, 40 KB) - Caregiver Background Checks

• Child Care Crimes Table

• Children's Resident Care Centers, Groups Homes, Shelter Care Facilities and Child-Placing Agencies Crimes Table

• Foster Care Crimes Table

For more information, see the DCF Background Checks website.

All Programs

Arrest and Conviction Records Under the Law (PDF, 65 KB) -  Frequently asked questions from Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development

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Last Revised: September 21, 2011