9 Del. Admin. Code § 301-2.0
The overall purpose of these regulations is to protect children who are in the care or custody of child-serving entities. Therefore, persons seeking employment who have regular direct access to children or provide services to a child or children at a child-serving entity must have a background check completed before employment or during a conditional period of employment. In addition, foster, respite, and adoptive parents must have a background check before approval or during a period of temporary approval with the Department or contracted providers. Unless a person is prohibited under law, employers may use their own employment and acceptance criteria which may be stricter than those described in these regulations.
9 Del. Admin. Code § 301-2.0