On this Periodic Review

Periodic Review of Regulations

Department of Social Services

Pursuant to Executive Order Number 36 (2006), the Department of Social Services is currently reviewing 22 VAC 40-141, Licensing Standards For Independent Foster Homes, to determine if it should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. The review will be guided by the principles listed in Executive Order Number 36 (2006) and in the department’s Plan for Review of Existing Agency Regulations.

The department seeks public comment regarding the regulation’s interference in private enterprise and life, essential need of the regulation, less burdensome and intrusive alternatives to the regulation, specific and measurable goals that the regulation is intended to achieve, and whether the regulation is clearly written and easily understandable.

Written comments may be submitted until December 15, 2008, in care of Joni Baldwin, Program Development Consultant, Division of Licensing Programs, Department of Social Services, 7 North 8th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219; by e-mail to joni.baldwin@dss.virginia.gov; or by facsimile to (804) 726-7132.

CLOSED     Opened on 11/24/2008 and Ended on 12/15/2008