Child Welfare Intervention Check
These are the guidelines to apply for the Intervention Record Check:
- Please download this IRC form: Intervention Record Check Form (CS2687)
- You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader on your device. Click to Download Adobe Reader. Do not print or photograph the digital form. Do not change the form to Word document.
- Use Adobe Acrobat to fill and sign the form (and you may also email the form through Adobe Acrobat). Note: This form may have issues (come through blank on our end) if completed on a MAC, Chromebook or iPhone- ensure you ‘save as’ and reattach document to the email you send in. You may need to use a computer at the public library.
- Forward your completed form as a pdf attachment, – not a pdf link, along with a copy of Two pieces of government issued ID (one with a photo) as a second attachment in the same email to: CS.IRCSouth@gov.ab.ca
- Examples of accepted forms of ID: driver’s license, AB identification card, Treaty status card, AHC, firearms license, birth certificate, passport. Do not send a copy of your Social Insurance Number.
Before submitting your request, please check that you have:
- Entered your personal information – name, complete address, aliases, children, DOBs, etc. Note: no space in postal code and it will not allow you to enter it in space with the city/town/county. Do not be concerned if the postal code doesn’t enter properly.
- Identified the organization & type of position you are applying for – even if “Residing with…”
- Typed your name and date at the bottom of sections 1 & 2 on page 1 only to verify the information provided is correct and to consent to having the check completed (ensure you check the box in front as well in every line requiring it.)
- Ensured that the completed IRC form is attached as a PDF attachment. No pictures, apps, zip files or web links please as we are unable to open them.
- Attached the copies of your ID in a separate attachment in the same email. No links or zip files please. We delete the ID after we complete your form.
- Keep all pages of the IRC form together in one attachment.
Incomplete requests will be returned for correction and will create delays in processing.
Please note that processing times may take up to 30 business days (six weeks) or longer due to staffing voids, or the volume of requests. During Christmas closure from Dec. 25, reopening Jan. 2, 30 business days can seem longer.
We may not open your email until 30 business days from the day you submit the form.
We do not send individual confirmation emails to applicants or estimates of when it will be completed.
Please check your junk mail periodically.