VAC 40-771-50, Permanency Providers: Adoption   

B.2.b.  Convictions of crimes listed in 63.2-1719, Code of VA, will preclude    approval of applications to become adoptive parents.

·        There should be an allowable variance for particular crimes that would not affect children directly. If ASFA does not allow a variance, then the State should. Some of these crimes were committed 20-30 years ago and are not relevant today.

B.4.b.  The provider shall provide at least two references from persons who have knowledge of the provider’s ability, skill, or experience in the provision of services and who shall not be related to the provider.  The local department may request more than two references.

·        The provider shall provide at least three references.  The local department may request more that three references.

B.4.d.(3).  The local department will use the interviews, references, and employment history to assess that the:  (3). provider is capable of handling emergencies with dependability and good judgment; and

·        provider is capable of working in a collaborative way as a member of a team.