BACKGROUND CHECK FORMS AND INFORMATION

• ABI-46 Criminal History Information Release Form
• ABI-46 Release Form Instructions
• CTF Mandatory Criminal History Check Notice
• The Law Governing Background Checks

Please do not bend, fold or use a highlighter on any portion of the background check forms or finger print cards. Any additional questions can be answered by contacting Keshay Edwards at 334-353-9234.

The fingerprint card should be marked:

• The box marked OCA should be filled in with "CTF" only. (Without quotation marks)
• The box marked "Reason for Fingerprinting" should be filled in as "VCA Childcare 2000-775." (Without quotation marks)
• Please pay close attention that the printing official writes legibly and inserts day, month, and year prints were taken.

FINGERPRINTING PROCESS

1. Fingerprint cards should be completed using the instructions above.
2. Additional fingerprint cards can be obtained by contacting Keshay Edwards with the Children's Trust Fund of Alabama at 334-353-9234.
3. Fingerprint cards should be taken to local law enforcement agencies to have fingerprinting done. It will generally be necessary to call and set up a time to come in to be printed.
4. Request that two sets of prints be taken (2 cards).
5. Completed forms for a Criminal Background Check include:
      A. 2 Fingerprint cards
      B. CTF Mandatory Criminal History Check Notice (see download above)
      C. ABI-46 (see download above)
6. Forms, cards and $49.00 should be mailed to the ABI --Identification Unit
7. Email Keshay Edwards with the name and DOB of each background check applicant. Be sure to include the name of your organization.