Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Chapter Information
| Description | This chapter provides the process and standards for licensing children's residential facilities that provide mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and brain injury services. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is the licensing authority under these regulations. |
| State Authority | Sections 37.2-408 and 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To articulate requirements to assure the health, safety, care and treatment for children who receive services from providers of residential mental health, developmental, substance abuse and brain injury services. To provide clear and precise criteria for determining provider accountability and taking actions to enforce compliance. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Ruth Anne Walker / Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Address: |
Jefferson Bldg. 1220 Bank St., 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | ruthanne.walker@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)225-2252 FAX: (804)371-4609 TDD: (804)371-8977 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to align with ASAM criteria in children's residential facilities | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/20/2021 and expires on 08/19/2022. |
| Promulgate a new regulation to license children's group homes and residential facilities | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2009. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2017 | Amend | |
| 12/5/2012 | Retain As Is | |