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:
Chapter 141 Amend Standards for Independent Foster Home Regulatory Reduction
Action 6812
 
General Information
Action Summary Licensing Standards for Independent Foster Homes, 22VAC40-141, provides requirements for the public and the Department of Social Services to evaluate the safety and stability of care provided to children and youth placed in an Independent Foster Home. This action proposes technical edits and amendments that reduce regulatory burden on independent foster home providers by clarifying and removing repetitive, obsolete, and overly prescriptive requirements in accordance with Executive Directive One (2022) and Executive Order 19 (2022). The amendments also provide consistency with the Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies, 22VAC40-131 and General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8277]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
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Contact Information
Name / Title: Daniella Halbleib  / Licensing Consultant
Address: 5600 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Email Address: daniella.halbleib@dss.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)718-1184    FAX: (804)726-7132    TDD: ()-