Resources for Providers
The Children's Residential Program (CRP) licensing programs provide short-term or long-term care for children who are no longer able to live with their parents or guardians. Please click on the link for the list of Children's Residential facility types.
Getting Started
If you are interested in obtaining a California license to operate a community care facility, review the How to Become Licensed website.
Background Check Information
The California Health and Safety Code requires a background check of all applicants, licensees, adult residents, volunteers under certain conditions and employees of community care facilities who have contact with clients. Background checks are handled by the Care Provider Management Branch (CPMB).
The following is a list of resources regarding the background check process:
Background Check Process
California Background Check Search
LIS/AARS Check Unit
LiveScan Application and Fees
Instructions for Resource Family Approval Applicant Live Scan Request Form BCIA 8016
TrustLine
Megan’s Law
Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
Information and Resources
The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) continues to strengthen and enhance our program including the commitment to educate providers with helpful information. The following is a list of various resources.
2026 Regional Office Provider Meetings Schedule: A list of dates regarding the quarterly provider information meetings.
Laws, Regulations, and Interim Licensing Standards: Review the regulations and interim licensing standards for the various license types overseen by CRP.
Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools: The CARE Tools are designed to facilitate a focused, efficient, and thorough inspection of a facility.
Make a Complaint: File a complaint regarding a state-licensed community care facility licensed by CRP.
Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB): The ACB supports prospective and current administrators by proctoring mandated administrator exams, processing initial and renewal administrator applications, and ensures overall compliance of CRP-approved, third-party program training vendors to promote the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable California residents in licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP) and Group Homes (GH).
Provider Information Notices (PINs): PINs provide vital information and updates regarding the licensing and operation of licensed facilities and the care of youth.
All County Letters (ACLs) and Notices: ACLs provide information regarding county oversight, youth placement, and more.
Map of Children's Residential Regional Offices: A visual map of all CRP regional offices within the state.
Health and Safety Information: A collection of official resources regarding the health and safety of youth, staff, and volunteers within CRP-licensed facilities and homes.
Technical Support Program (TSP) Resource Guide for Providers: TSPs are non-enforcement programs of CCLD and provide services, training, and resources to support providers in meeting licensing requirements.
Mandated Reporter Training: Individuals including, but not limited to, foster parents, group home personnel, personnel of residential care facilities, and social workers must take mandated reporter training.
Other Links and Partner Agencies: A collection of various, convenient resources. Note that these resources are not monitored or published by CRP.
Most Commonly Cited Deficiencies: A list of the most cited deficiencies.