Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
 
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Child Protective Services [22 VAC 40 ‑ 705]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes the regulatory framework for protecting children from abuse and neglect. The regulation provides direction for how best to protect children while balancing the rights of parents and family integrity
State Authority §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1500 et seq. of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Child Abuse and Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and Public Law 104-235
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To identify abused and neglected children;
To provide services to such identified children;
To prevent further abuse and neglect; and
To preserve the family life of the parents and children, where possible, by enhancing parental capacity for adequate care.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Shannon Hartung 
Address: 801 E. Main Street

Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: shannon.hartung1@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7554    FAX: (804)726-7499    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend CPS Regulation-2024 Legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Remove Notary Requirement for Consent to Central Registry System Check Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/22/2024.
Amend CPS Regulation 2023
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2023.
CPS Regulatory Action-2022 Legislative Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/2022.
Amend CPS Regulation 2021
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/13/2021.
Exempt Amendment to Child Protective Services
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
Amend CPS Regulation to Implement 2017 and 2018 Legislation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/12/2021.
Exempt Amendment to Child Protective Services
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/17/2019.
Review & Amend CPS Regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Substance Exposed Infants and Amended Reporting Requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2012.
Comprehensive Review of the Regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
Amend CPS regulation to comply with Abraham’s Law Emergency Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 02/28/2009.
Amend Child Abuse Definition
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2004.
2003 Legislative Requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2004.
Implement Differential Response Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2003.
Child Abuse and Neglect in Newborn Infants Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/29/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Comprehensive Review of 1998 Regulations. Proposed Stage withdrawn on 12/16/2005 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
Comprehensive Review NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 04/18/2003 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/27/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/8/2012 Agency Completed Amend