Many Ohio Daycamps Not Doing Proper Background Checks
Children could be at risk, especially if the proper background checks are not conducted. I think regulations should be in place to ensure these camps are complying with state laws regarding background checks.
When you send your children off to day camp you expect the staff has passed the required background checks.
But a state check on camps showed about half of Ohio’s day camps aren’t complying with the law to keep your children safe.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) randomly checked the files at 96 camps across Ohio.
Investigators found 42% of the camps were not in compliance with background check requirements.
A majority of those out of compliance did the required Ohio background checks on camp employees, but did not have employees fill out a proof of residency document.
It’s required because anyone who cannot prove they’ve lived in Ohio for five years must have an FBI background check.
This same paperwork is required for overnight camps, but currently, no agency oversees that overnight camps are following the procedures.
A state lawmaker from Columbus is in the process of trying to change that.
A spokesman with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says those who are not in compliance have 30 days to get in compliance.
Check out how your child’s camp rates. Go to theOhio Department of Jobs & Family Services (ODJFS) website.
This section of the ODJFC website is in the process of being updated so you might not be able to access the information you need until later this week.
