Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 46]
Chapter Information
| Description | This chapter provides the process and standards for licensing children's residential facilities that provide behavioral health and developmental services and brain injury services. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is the licensing authority under these regulations. |
| State Authority | Sections 37.2-408 and 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To articulate requirements to assure the health, safety, care and treatment for children who receive services from providers of residential behavioral health and developmental services and brain injury services. To provide clear and precise criteria for determining provider accountability and taking actions to enforce compliance. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (8) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Ruth Anne Walker / Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Address: |
Jefferson Bldg. 1220 Bank St., 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | ruthanne.walker@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)225-2252 FAX: (804)371-4609 TDD: (804)371-8977 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to align with the Family First Prevention Service Act (FFPSA) | Final | Final Adoption period is underway and will end on 12/06/2023. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to align with ASAM criteria in children's residential facilities | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/17/2023. |
| Promulgate a new regulation to license children's group homes and residential facilities | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2009. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 12/5/2017 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 5/3/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |