Division of Licensing and Background Checks
DLBC results statement
Vulnerable populations served by DLBC providers are protected and treated with dignity.
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The Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC) protects the vulnerable populations of Utah. DLBC licenses foster care, child care, human services, and health facility programs using rules and requirements that have been created with community support. DLBC is comprised of the Office of Licensing (OL) and the Office of Background Processing (OBP).
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Latest updates
Important notice about R380-80 Code of Conduct Rule
September 3, 2025
Child care providers, We appreciate your continued efforts to ensure the highest standards of care for children in our state.…
DWS FFN requirement update
August 21, 2025
New Department of Workforce Services, Family, Friends and Neighbors (DWS FFN) license requirements were made effective June 1, 2025. These…
Revised: Guidelines for Corrective Actions and Civil Money Penalties
March 5, 2025
In our commitment to transparent communication, the Office of Licensing (OL) has revised the noncompliance process, now referred to as…
Health Facility Training Recording
September 27, 2024
Click this link to watch the recording.…
Child care providers fee increase
May 10, 2024
Starting July 1, 2024 the following fee changes will apply: As always, thank you for your attention to this message…
Critical Incident Reporting Guide
April 25, 2024
The office accepted provider feedback for 90+ days following activation of Rules R380-600 (DLBC General Provisions Enforcement) and R501-1 (Human Services General Provisions) to…