Applicant Information Form - California Social Services
This form is required for all applicants seeking a facility license in California. It collects personal, educational, and professional information of the applicant. It also includes sections for references, prior licensure status, business experience, and personal information.
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Filling out this form correctly is essential for obtaining your facility license. You will need to provide your personal information, educational background, and work experience. Follow the instructions carefully and ensure all fields are completed accurately.

How to fill out the Applicant Information Form - California Social Services?
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Begin by filling out your identifying information including your name, social security number, sex, and date of birth.
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Provide your educational background, including the highest grade completed and the details of any college education.
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List your personal and financial references, ensuring they have knowledge of your administrative and financial ability.
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Detail your prior licensure status and business experience, including any professional licenses or certificates you hold.
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Complete the work experience and personal information sections, ensuring all details are accurate and up to date.
Who needs the Applicant Information Form - California Social Services?
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Individuals applying for a new facility license need this form to provide their personal and professional information.
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Partners in a partnership applying for licensure need to complete this form as part of their application.
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Chief executive officers or authorized representatives of a corporation applying for licensure need this form.
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Current licensees looking to update their information with the California Department of Social Services need this form.
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Applicants for a residential care facility, community care facility, or child care facility need this form for licensure purposes.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
To submit this form, you can use one of the following methods: Email the completed form to licensing@cdss.ca.gov, fax it to (916) 263-4744, or mail it to the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, 744 P Street, MS 9-14-91, Sacramento, CA 95814. It is advisable to ensure all information is accurate and complete before submission to avoid any delays in processing.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
The form submission deadlines for 2024 are March 31st and September 30th. For 2025, the important dates are March 31st and September 30th.

What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of the Applicant Information Form is to collect essential personal, educational, and professional information from individuals applying for facility licensure in California. This ensures that only qualified and suitable applicants are granted licenses to operate residential care, community care, or child care facilities. The form helps the California Department of Social Services evaluate the applicant's administrative ability, financial resources, and overall fitness for licensure. By providing comprehensive and detailed information, the form facilitates a thorough assessment process. This ultimately contributes to maintaining high standards of care in licensed facilities across the state.

Tell me about this form and its components and fields line-by-line.

- 1. Identifying Information: Includes fields for name, social security number, sex, age, title, driver's license number, and place of birth.
- 2. Address and Contact Information: Fields for providing current address and telephone number.
- 3. Other Names Used: Field to list any other names used by the applicant.
- 4. Education: Fields for detailing educational background, including high school and college information.
- 5. References: Sections for listing personal and financial references, with their names, addresses, and relationships.
- 6. Prior Licensure Status: Fields to detail any previous licensure experience in residential, community care, or child care facilities.
- 7. Business Experience: Fields for detailing business ownership, professional licenses, certificates, and association memberships.
- 8. Work Experience: Section to list work experience, including periods of unemployment and basic duties.
- 9. Personal Information: Field to disclose any physical, mental, or medical conditions that could impair the ability to care for residents or clients.
- 10. Declaration: Statement to be signed by the applicant, declaring the accuracy of the provided information under penalty of perjury.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failure to submit this form can result in delays in the licensing process or denial of licensure.
- Delayed Processing: Not submitting the form on time can cause delays in the review and approval process.
- Denial of Licensure: Failure to provide required information can lead to the application being denied.
How do I know when to use this form?

- 1. New License Application: Submit this form when applying for a new facility license in California.
- 2. License Information Update: Use this form to update personal or professional information for an existing license.
- 3. License Renewal: Complete this form as part of the license renewal process to ensure all information is current.
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The form requires personal, educational, and professional information including references, prior licensure status, and business experience.
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Providing your social security number is voluntary and only for identification purposes.
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