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363 have the required background check prior to making an eligibility determination. Individuals applying to become a provider and individuals working or residing in a child care facility where they will have contact with children in care must be free from problems that may pose a risk to children. Fingerprint based background checks for Licensed, Approved Relative providers and In-home child care caregivers are conducted by the Alaska Background Check Program (BCP) before they can be approved for CCAP participation. Results of the fingerprint based background checks are valid for five (5) years. Background Check Requirements: 1. Licensed Providers These providers do not need additional background review when applying for participation in the CCAP because this process is completed by licensing. 2. United States (US) Department of Defense or US Coast Guard; Tribally Approved or Tribally Certified; Nationally Accredited or Nationally Certified Day Camps or similar facility or program These providers must meet or exceed the DOH requirements in order to be approved for CCAP participation. Background checks for these applicants are conducted by the entity issuing the certification, accreditation, or approval. 3. Approved Relative Providers Approved Relative providers must have background checks conducted as stated in 7 AAC 10 for the applicant and all household members sixteen (16) years of age and older. The provider applicant must have a myAlaska user name and password, and valid email address to apply to the BCP. A myAlaska account can be established by accessing the website at: https://my.alaska.gov. The provider applicant must have a facility created in the same child care name as is listed on the Approved Relative Child Care Provider Application CC42 in the New Alaska Background Check System (NABCS).