Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Social Services
 
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards [22 VAC 40 ‑ 211]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation sets out the approval requirements for resource, foster and adoptive family homes providers approved by local departments of social services. The regulation ensures compliance with federal amd state laws and regulations regarding resource, foster and adoptive family homes. This regulation is integral to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all citizens, as it ensures that individuals approved to care for children in foster care or awaiting adoption are being cared for by individuals who are capable of providing the level of care required.
State Authority ยงยง 63.2-217 and 63.2-319 Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Keisha Williams  / Program Consultant
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond , VA 23219
Email Address: K.Williamson@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7550    FAX: (804)726-7173    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards for LDSS to Conform to 2023 Legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Attorney General review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implement Foster Parent Bill of Rights and Reenforce the Role of Foster and Adoptive Parents Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/06/2024.
Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards Regulatory Action-2022 Legislative Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/2022.
Amend Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards for 2020 Legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
Amend Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Regulation 2017 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/26/2019.
Amend Resource, Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2018.
Establish Resource, Foster and Adoptive Family Home Standards for Local Departments of Social Services Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/02/2009.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Establish new Resource, Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards for local departments of social services Proposed Stage withdrawn on 04/20/2007 after the comment period had ended.