| Action Summary | The purpose of the proposed action is to amend existing standards for licensed independent foster homes to clarify the intent of some of the regulation and to incorporate changes made in the Code of Virginia as a result of the recodification of Title 63.1, effective October 1, 2002. Proposed amendments include: allowing "placement agreements" thereby allowing parental retention of custody; allowing children to remain in the independent foster home "no longer than six months" in certain circumstances; updating medical requirements; clarifying capacity; revising standards regarding physical restraint and time-out/separation; strenghtening requirements surrounding care of infants; updating safety requirements; clarifying exceptions; and, including language regarding respecting diversity and the responsibilities of the licensee. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | No project yet assigned to this action |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed | 2/28/2002 |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Cynthia Carneal / Operations Consultant |
| Address: |
Division of Licensing Programs 7 North Eighth Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | cynthia.carneal@dss.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)726-7140 FAX: (804)726-7132 TDD: (800)828-1120 |