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 |
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 |
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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. |
Amend Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards for LDSS to Conform to 2023 Legislation
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Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards Regulatory Action-2022 Legislative Changes
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/2022. |
Amend Foster and Adoptive Home Approval Standards for 2020 Legislation
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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Withdrawn Actions | ||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 |
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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. |