1. Fingerprint-Based National and State Criminal History Check (Fingerprint-

Version: 4 POLICY [REVISED] The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) requires background checks for the purpose of contracts on all employees, volunteers, interns, and subcontractors, (Covered Personnel) who have or will have: 1. Electronic or physical access to children's records; or 2. Direct contact with children on a regular and continuing basis or any contact when a child(ren) is/are alone or only with the contractor’s staff in connection with performance of any services or activities pursuant to a contract with DCS. Note: All required checks must be completed prior to the contractor submitting the contract for State signature. DCS will conduct the following background checks for DCS Contractors which include the