Requirement
Florida law requires Level 2 background screening for people who render care under CDC+ (including relatives) and for many APD-related roles. Screening must be complete before direct care begins (orientation-only exceptions are limited — follow current statute and APD guidance).
Practical steps (high level)
- Employer/consumer registers / initiates screening in the Clearinghouse as instructed by APD materials.
- Candidate completes forms and Livescan fingerprints at an approved vendor.
- Wait for eligibility result; keep documentation for program monitoring periods.
- Plan for rescreening timelines as required.
Cost
Screening expenses are typically the provider/worker’s responsibility. CDC+ program materials state funds generally cannot be used to pay for screening.
This app
CDC+ Connect only tracks self-attested screening status for matching. We do not run fingerprints or verify FDLE results.