| Description | This regulation establishes the criminal record check procedures to be followed by licensed and registered child welfare agencies. |
| State Authority | 63.1-198 , 63.1-198.1 and 63.1-202 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
The purpose of the regulation is to protect children in licensed or registered out-of-home care from persons charged with orb convicted of certain crimes. The regulation requires a sworn disclosure statement prior to employment and a criminal record report within 21 days of employment for all compensated and voluntary employees, caretakers, and individuals approved by child-placing agencies as foster or adoptive parents. The regulation also requires this information for applicants, their agents, and board members who are involved in the day-to-day operations of a child welfare agency or who are alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more children. The sworn disclosure statement indicates that the individual has neither a conviction nor pending charges in or outside the Commonwealth of Virginia of those crimes that act as barriers to employment. The criminal record check is conducted to ensure that the person does not have any convictions or barrier crimes in Virginia. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Karin Clark / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
801 East Main Street, Room 1507 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | karin.clark@dss.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)726-7017 FAX: (804)726-7015 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Changes to conform with Code of Virginia | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2004. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Establish new regulation to replace 22 VAC 15-50 | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 11/14/2002 before the Secretary's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/1998 Agency Completed | Amend | |