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To fill out this form, you will need to provide personal information and details about your marital status and children. Make sure to complete all mandatory fields accurately. Sign the form in the presence of a Notary Public.

How to fill out the VA Department of Social Services - Background Investigations Form?
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Provide personal details including last name, first name, middle name, date of birth, and sex.
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Enter current and prior addresses including street number, city, state, and zip code.
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List information about your marital status and spouses.
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List details of all your children.
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Sign the form in the presence of a Notary Public.
Who needs the VA Department of Social Services - Background Investigations Form?
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Adoptive parents who need to undergo background checks for adoption purposes.
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Foster parents seeking approval from the VA Department of Social Services.
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Institutional employees working in childcare facilities.
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Daycare center personnel who require verification for employment.
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Volunteers working in child-related services.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
Complete the form with accurate details and sign it in the presence of a Notary Public. Submit the form along with the $10.00 fee to the VA Department of Social Services, Office of Background Investigations - Search Unit, 801 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219-2901. For electronic submissions, email the completed form to dsscrs@state.sd.us or use the designated online submission portal available on the Department's official website.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
The VA Department of Social Services Background Investigations Form should be submitted promptly to avoid any delays in the processing of your background check. Important dates in 2024 and 2025 include early application deadlines for adoption and foster care approvals.

What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this form is to facilitate the release of information from the Central Registry maintained by the VA Department of Social Services. It is used to conduct background checks for individuals involved in child-related services, ensuring the safety and protection of children. By completing this form, applicants authorize the release of personal information related to child abuse/neglect cases where they are identified as responsible.

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- 1. Personal Details: Includes fields for last name, first name, middle name, date of birth, sex, and race.
- 2. Addresses: Current and prior addresses including street number, city, state, and zip code.
- 3. Marital Status: Information about current and previous spouses.
- 4. Children: Details of all children, including adult, step, and foster children not living with the applicant.
- 5. Certification and Consent: Applicant's certification that the information provided is true and authorization for release of information.
- 6. Notary Public: Fields for signature, date, notary public information, and seal.
- 7. Central Registry Findings: Fields completed by central registry staff regarding the search results.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failure to submit this form may result in delays or denial of the background check process.
- Delayed Processing: The background check process may be delayed, affecting employment or approval timelines.
- Denial of Application: Incomplete submission may lead to denial of the application for adoption, foster care, or employment in child-related services.
How do I know when to use this form?

- 1. Adoption: Used by adoptive parents undergoing background checks.
- 2. Foster Care: Required for foster parents seeking approval.
- 3. Employment: Used by childcare facility employees and daycare center personnel.
- 4. Volunteering: Required for volunteers in child-related services.
- 5. Custody Evaluation: Used for custody evaluations requiring background checks.
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