Dear CPA Providers:

 

As you all are aware, any prospective applicant(s) seeking to become a foster parent will be subject to the Adam Walsh screening as part of the screening process if the applicant(s) has resided in another state(s) within the past five years from the date the application is submitted. In an effort to ensure that a thorough screening is completed, we are in the process of implementing a process to include international background checks to screen for CPS history for applicants that have resided in another country within the past five years from the date the application is submitted to the CPS Screening Unit for review/processing. Currently we will be processing international background checks for applicants who have previously served in the Military. Once we have additional information regarding the international screening background checks for “Non-Military” applicants, we will share that process as well.

The application will now have 2 questions related to previous Military service. It is imperative that the outlined process is followed as instructed effective 9/1/2019 to prevent any delays with requests being processed. After 9/1/2019, any requests not submitted on the amended CPS application will not be processed.

The CPS Screening Unit appreciate your patience and understanding with this change in process. If you have any questions, and/or concerns, please feel free to contact Melloney Claiborne at Melloney.Claiborne@dhs.ga.gov for further assistance.

 

Thank you.