Action:
Amend Permanency Regulation as a Result of 2017 Legislation
General Information
| Action Summary |
22VAC40-201, Permanency Services, provides standards for local departments of social services (LDSS) for prevention, foster care, adoption, and independent living services. This regulatory action makes changes consistent with the Code of Virginia, including amending the name of the Putative Father Registry to Virginia Birth Father Registry and requiring additional information be added to the registry so that putative fathers can be notified prior to court proceedings for termination of parental rights and adoptions regarding a child that he may have fathered (Chapter 200 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly). Additionally, recent changes to the Code of Virginia require that youth who turn 18 while in foster care shall be enrolled in Medicaid provided they do not object and are eligible. They shall also be given the opportunity to participate in a survey to provide feedback regarding the youth’s experience while in foster care (Chapter 187 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly). The intent of this action is to make the regulation consistent with the Code of Virginia and federal laws, and to make any other changes the agency deems necessary after comments and review. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is subject to Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005305] |
| Associated Mandates |
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8024
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/29/2017. |
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8202
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/25/2019. |
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8553
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Final
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (05/10/2021). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Em Parente
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Address:
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801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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em.parente@dss.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)726-7895
FAX: (804)726-7538
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
Agencies | Governor
