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Department of Social Services

State Board of Social Services

Minimum Standards for Licensed Private Child-Placing Agencies [22 VAC 40 ‑ 131]

Action	Adopt new standards for licensed private child-placing agencies.
Stage	Proposed
Comment Period	Ended on 4/1/2011

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4/1/11 6:43 pm

Commenter: Dorothea Edsall

proposed Social Service Adoption Standards

My husband and I urge you to not approve the proposed Social Service Adoption Standards. Certain proposed standards as stated in 22VAC40-131-170 Part B are in direct contradiction to Constitutional and statutory rights regarding religious freedom, and would force the closure of many faith-based adoption services such as Catholic Charities Adoption Services (CCAS). Please do not approve the proposed Social Service Adoption.

Thank you.

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