VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Datz Foundation
311 Maple Avenue West
Suite E
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 242-8800

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: Dec. 10, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN'S SERVICES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 63.2 Adoption 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on 12/10/2020. The inspection was concluded on 12/18/2020. The Executive Director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The agency reports 25 families approved and waiting and 5 children in the agency's custody. The inspector emailed the Executive Director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed documents from 3 provider home records and 4 personnel records submitted by the agency. Background checks for 4 corporate officers and 1 agent empowered to act on behalf of the corporation were reviewed in compliance with regulations regarding license renewals. An exit interview was conducted on 12/18/2020 with the Executive Director. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.