Completing a Background Screening Request
Before applying to become an Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) provider, applicants must have an APD general eligible result from the Background Screening Clearinghouse (The Clearinghouse).
In addition, a check of local criminal records must be conducted directly with and certified by a law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the person resides and included with the provider application. Internet search results are not acceptable.
Steps for Completing a Background Screening Request
Step 1. Complete the request for The Clearinghouse and submit to your Local APD Office where you will be applying to render services. (Note: after receipt, processing could take up to 10 business days)
- Northwest.Intent@apdcares.org
- Northeast.Intent@apdcares.org
- Central.Intent@apdcares.org
- Suncoast.Intent@apdcares.org
- Southeast.Intent@apdcares.org
- Southern.Intent@apdcares.org
Step 2. After 10 business days, create user account on the Clearinghouse Results Website AHCA Portal Login. When logging on, use the same email address provided on the request for The Clearinghouse.
Agency Providers (those who are hiring staff):
a. Only the user responsible for handling background screening for the APD application should create a user account.Click here for User Registration Guide. (Note, your email and password will be used for all user account and background screening notifications)
b. Each individual employed by the Provider requiring a background screening does NOT need to create a user account
Step 3. Select the provider type for the screening results to be processed correctly.
APD Provider Types:
- APD General should be selected for providers who are enrolling to be solo or agency providers, or
- APD CDC+ should be selected if the provider is only rendering services to recipients enrolled in the CDC+ program
Step 4. An email notification will be sent to the address on file in the Clearinghouse once the User Registration Agreement is approved or denied.
Step 5. After the User Registration Agreement is approved, log into the Clearinghouse Results Website.
Step 6. Begin using the Clearinghouse Results Website.
Click here for the Clearinghouse Results Website Instruction Guide with helpful step by step instructions.
Step 7. Once eligible for "APD General", click here to complete the APD Provider Enrollment process.
Agency Providers: Once enrolled as an APD Provider, Agency providers are required to add employment history for all eligible personnel in the provider’s Clearinghouse account on the employee roster.
Out of State applicants: The Livescan Service Provider Fieldprint has many locations outside of Florida with Livescan and photo capability to have the screening entered into the Clearinghouse. Please visit Fieldprint for the nearest location.