Guardian

New Resource for Agencies!

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How to Sign Up for Guardian for Agencies
Guardian Common Terminology for Agencies

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The terms "agency" and “facility” are inclusive of all providers, licensed facilities, Foster Family Agencies, Home Care Organizations, and TrustLine agencies and are used interchangeably throughout our website, forms, Guardian system, and other documents/guides.

                      Guardian Agency Portal                     Guardian Applicant Portal

To check the background check status of a potential employee without using Guardian, please visit the new publicly available Background Check Search website.

If you have any questions regarding Guardian, contact CDSS at Guardian@dss.ca.gov.

What is Guardian?

Guardian is a new electronic data system, designed to streamline the background check process for all licensed care, including the TrustLine Registry, Home Care Aide Registry and Community Care Licensing staff. This new system replaced the CBC system, and the current transfer functionality and ability to view rosters in the Licensing Information System (LIS) has been relocated to Guardian. Guardian provides new self-service options to applicants, registrants, agencies (facilities) and Regional Offices without intervention by the Care Provider Management Branch (CPMB). The term "agencies" is inclusive of all licensed facilities, Foster Family Agencies, Home Care Organizations and TrustLine agencies.

For more information, please refer to PIN 20-03-CCLD or contact the Care Provider Management Branch at guardian@dss.ca.gov.

Note: All TrustLine agencies, registrants and applicants must refer to the Guardian for TrustLine expandable box for TrustLine specific information.



The following sections are applicable to all licensed agencies (facilities), Foster Family Agencies and Home Care Organizations.Webinars are organized from oldest to most recent.

All Program Webinars:

Dates: April 19, 2023, and May 24, 2023
Quarter Two All Provider Webinar
Main Topic: Arrest Only Investigations
Link to Video
Link to PowerPoint PDF


Dates: October 25, 2023, and December 6, 2023
Quarter Four All Provider Webinar
Main Topic: Rosters and Resource Recap
Link to Video
Link to PowerPoint PDF


Date: February 28, 2024
Quarter One 2024 All Provider Webinar
Main Topic: Guardian Basic Training
Link to Video
Link to PowerPoint PDF


Date: March 27, 2024
Quarter One 2024 All Provider Webinar
Main Topic: Guardian Advanced Training
Link to PowerPoint PDF

Webinars by Program:

Child Care Program Webinars:

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Date: January 25, 2023
Quarter One Child Care
Main Topics: New Legislation, Transfers, and Guardian Sign Up
Link to PowerPoint PDF


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Date: July 26, 2023
Quarter Three Child Care Webinar
Main Topics: Starting a Background Check and Fingerprint Journey
Link to PowerPoint PDF


Adult & Senior Care Program Webinars:

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Date: February 22, 2023
Quarter One Adult & Senior Care
Main Topics: New Legislation, Transfers, and Guardian Sign Up
Link to PowerPoint PDF


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Date: August 23, 2023
Quarter Three Adult & Senior Care
Main Topics: Starting a Background Check and Fingerprint Journey
Link to PowerPoint PDF


Children's Residential Program Webinars:


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Date: March 22, 2023
Quarter One Children's Residential
Main Topics: New Legislation, Transfers, and Guardian Sign Up
Link to PowerPoint PDF


Date: June 28, 2023
RFA Specific Webinar
Main Topic: Important RFA Background Check Processing
Link to Video
Link to PowerPoint PDF


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Date: September 20, 2023
Quarter Three Children’s Residential
Main Topics: Starting a Background Check and Fingerprint Journey
Link to PowerPoint PDF


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Date: January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
Main Topics: Registry Research Unit presents OSCA (Out-of-State Child Abuse) Information, Details, and Procedures
Link to Video
Link to PowerPoint PDF

Resources:

Agency Portal:

User Guide:

Flyers:

Videos:

Guardian Access


Licensee User Access forms, as outlined in PIN 20-20-CCLD are still being accepted. If you have already submitted your Licensee User Account Access form, please refrain from sending in another copy as they are being processed in the order they are received. If a new or additional license or facility number needs to be added to an existing Guardian user account please complete a Licensee User Account Access form and submit to GuardianLoginSupport@dss.ca.gov.

In accordance with PIN-20-20-CCLD, a Licensee User Access Form has been sent to all licensee mailing addresses, requesting information to create a unique Guardian user account. The form is to be completed under penalty of perjury that all information provided is true and correct. The Licensee User Access form will ensure only authorized users will have the appropriate access to Guardian.

Please return the form via email to GuardianLoginSupport@dss.ca.gov


Helpful Information and Resources

Contact Us

Community Care Licensing Division
Care Provider Management Branch

1-888-422-5669

Live Operators Available: 8:00am - 12:00pm M-F


Frequently Asked Questions

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CCLD Complaint Hotline

If you see something, let us know!

To file a complaint regarding a state licensed community care facility or child care facility visit our Complaint Hotline Page for contact information and more.