Final answer:
A preliminary background check determination is required for a new household member to reside in a certified home.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is Social Studies and the grade level is High School.
The statement in the question is true. In order for a new prospective household member to begin residing in a certified home, a preliminary background check determination must be issued by DCF (Department of Children and Families).
For example, when a family is seeking to become a foster family, they typically go through a background check process to ensure the safety and well-being of the children being placed in their care.