DFPS no longer uses FAST Pass forms. They have been replaced with the Fingerprinting Instruction Sheets here.
The following persons are required to completed FBI fingerprint checks:
Each foster or adoptive parent and any other adult living in the foster or adoptive parent's home if the individual has lived outside of Texas any time during the previous five years.
Information about obtaining criminal history or abuse and neglect background checks in other states can be found in the Criminal Background Check Contact ListExternal Link provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
The person does not need to be fingerprinted again if:
All other applicants must complete a new FBI fingerprint check.
See Fingerprinting FAQs for more information regarding previously submitted fingerprints.
DFPS requires background checks on frequent child visitors (aged 14-17) to a CPS foster or adoptive home under the following circumstances:
DFPS also requires background checks for frequent adult visitors to a CPS foster or adoptive home under the following circumstances:
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