Foster Parent Fingerprinting Near Rittman, OH
Ohio requires criminal background checks for all adults 18 and older in a prospective foster home before placement can be approved. This includes the primary applicant, spouse or partner, and any other adults living in the home. Your PCSA (Public Children Services Agency) will provide the ORI and instructions. We process entire foster households together at our Rittman-area office — no need for each adult to come separately.
Serving Rittman, Wayne County · 100 miles from our Morse Rd office (~120 min drive)
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
15–20 Minutes
Quick professional service
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15
Columbus, OH 43231
Foster Parent Fingerprinting for Rittman Residents
Prospective foster families in Rittman work with their Wayne County Public Children Services Agency (PCSA) for placement approval. ORC 2151.86 requires every adult in the home to be fingerprinted. We coordinate household-level submissions so you and your spouse, partner, or adult household members can complete the requirement in one visit.
Who Needs Foster Parent Fingerprinting?
Prospective foster parents
All adults 18+ living in a prospective foster home
Kinship caregivers (grandparents, aunts/uncles, siblings)
Pre-adoptive families awaiting finalization
Foster homes being relicensed after a lapse
Legal Requirements
ORC 2151.86 requires criminal records checks for all prospective foster and pre-adoptive parents, including all adults residing in the home. The check must be done through Ohio BCI and, for certain placement types, the FBI. ODJFS and the county PCSA coordinate results. Disqualifying offenses include any felony, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and any offense against a child or vulnerable adult.
What to Expect
Your county PCSA caseworker will give you the ORI and any specific instructions. Bring all household adults 18+ in one visit if possible — it's easier and faster for your case. Each adult needs their own valid photo ID.
Turnaround
BCI: 2–5 business days. Results to ODJFS/PCSA.
Cost
BCI per person: $42. BCI + FBI per person: $67.
Getting to Our Office from Rittman
Distance
100 miles
Drive Time
~120 minutes
From
Northeast Ohio
From Rittman, head toward Columbus and exit onto Morse Rd. Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15 — between Cleveland Ave and I-71, on the north side of Columbus. Free parking on-site, walk-ins welcome every day 9am–7pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My 19-year-old college student lives at home sometimes. Does she need to be fingerprinted?
If she lives in the home, even part-time, most PCSAs will require her to be fingerprinted. Check with your caseworker — some make exceptions for part-time residents who are away at school most of the year.
Does my partner/boyfriend/girlfriend who lives with me need fingerprints?
Yes. Any adult 18+ residing in the home must be fingerprinted regardless of relationship. This includes roommates, adult children, and domestic partners.
How far is your office from Rittman?
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Columbus is approximately 100 miles from Rittman — typically a 120-minute drive depending on traffic. Most Northeast Ohio clients combine the trip with errands in Columbus. Walk in any day Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
Can Rittman residents walk in without an appointment?
Yes. We accept walk-ins every day of the week, 9am to 7pm. Rittman clients regularly drop in on lunch breaks, after work, or on weekends. The fingerprinting itself takes 15–20 minutes.
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Foster Parent Fingerprinting Near Rittman
Process all household adults together. Serving Rittman foster families from Morse Rd, Columbus. Walk in any day.
3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 — Open Mon–Sun 9am–7pm