As of Tuesday, July 28, the Family Care Safety Registry is processing:
- Online registrations submitted on July 27.
- Online background screenings requiring review submitted on July 27.
The current timeframe for review and decisions on complete Good Cause Waiver applications is 10 to 11 weeks.
Access the Family Care Safety Registry’s Background Screening and Employment Eligibility System for online registration and approved provider login.
Missouri’s Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) promotes safety. People who will care for children, seniors, or disabled persons must register with the FCSR. An employer who will hire one of these care workers can request a background check through the FCSR. The employer uses the background results to choose who to hire. Informed hiring choices protect at-risk persons.
About the Family Care Safety Registry
The FCSR began in 2001, after House Bill 490 became law. The law requires every child care, elder care, personal care and mental health worker to register with the FCSR. Employers may contact the FCSR for a background check on a registered care worker.
How the FCSR Works
The FCSR links to seven data systems to provide background results. The data systems are maintained by Missouri state agencies. These include: