Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
chapter
Minimum Standards for Licensed Independent Foster Homes [22 VAC 40 ‑ 141]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Amend Definition to Comply with Code Requirements
Action 5314
 
General Information
Action Summary This regulatory action will bring Licensing Standards for Independent Foster Homes into conformity with § 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia which amended the definition of “independent foster home” effective July 1, 2019. The definition of “independent foster home” is amended in 22VAC40-141 as a result of this change.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: 2.2-4006 A.4.a.
RIS Project Yes  [006004]
Associated Mandates Temporary delegation of parental or legal custodial powers; child-placing agency.
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
8662 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/17/2019.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Cynthia Carneal Heflin 
Address: Division of Licensing Programs
801 East Main Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: cynthia.carneal@dss.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)726-7140    FAX: (804)726-7132    TDD: (800)828-1120