Hi! I hope I'm putting this in the right place, but I've been wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. I'm trying to apply for RN by exam, and I had to consent to the Adam Walsh background check. More than 10 years ago DCF got involved with my family because my (now) ex-husband assaulted my infant, apparently a couple times. It was completely unknown to me, as I was at work when it happened, but she appeared sick, so I was bringing her to her pediatrician and the ER several times; it was only after my ex said she fell off the bed, that the ER finally did a CT, and found subdural hematomas. Very obviously, DCF got involved, initially took custody (I got custody back at the 72 hour hearing, after my ex confessed and I filed for separation). Because it took so long for him to confess, DCF treated us both as perpetrators and supported the Care and Protection. He was ultimately charged and convicted of his crimes, and my child is doing really great these days with no residuals (thank god!!!).
Any way... apparently my name came up on the DCF registry as being part of a protective services case, and now my application for licensure by exam is under review. With Good Moral Character, there is a list of items that the Board wants, but there is absolutely no information for individuals who show up on the Registry but have no criminal history. Does anyone know how long the review will take, or what they might want for documentation? I'm trying to pace myself studying for the NCLEX, and wonder if they will even let me? (I assume I'm listed as "neglectful" for "failing to keep the child safe", which I already feel sooo much guilt for, even though I was at work when it happened.) As additional info, I do currently work with children, and my history has never been a problem...
You wouldn't happen to still have the number for the BORN
(617)-973-0900 this is the number I called and kept calling until someone actually answered the phone. It's good to call about 5 mins after they open higher chance of someone answering.
TYSM, it just drives me crazy that they let me work as a LPN for 3 months with a temp license but now it's an issue, not to mention I'm an LPN in RI without a problem and I've been a CNA in MA for 9 years
TYSM, it just drives me crazy that they let me work as a LPN for 3 months with a temp license but now it's an issue, not to mention I'm an LPN in RI without a problem and I've been a CNA in MA for 9 years
I know very inconvenient, they added the CPS flag and it's affected a lot of people trying to better their lives after a bad moment they've experienced.
How long would you say it took from you finding out about the flag, it's been about 3 weeks
I emailed Good moral character liaison email when I found out I was flagged on 7/28 letting them know I know I was flagged and if they could please email me the documents I would need so I could work on it ASAP. I received an email from my assigned case worker 8/4 with a list of documents I needed. I was approved on 9/16.
Jparceiro
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Thank you so much for your help