Purpose and scope

Purpose and scope. (1) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 48.67 (intro.) , 48.685 , and 227.11 (2) (a) , Stats., to specify procedures necessary to implement background checks required under s. 48.685 , Stats., for caregivers, congregate care workers, and nonclient residents at an entity or with a caregiver specified in s. DCF 12.02 (4) (c) . (2) Sections DCF 12.05 to 12.08 do not apply to an entity that facilitates delegations of the care and custody of children under s. 48.979 , Stats., unless the entity is also licensed by the department.