VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

America World Adoption Association
6723 Whittier Avenue
Suite 202
Mclean, VA 22101
(800) 429-3369

Current Inspector: Cynthia Horne (804) 382-3964

Inspection Date: May 29, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 63.2 ADOPTION 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring A monitoring inspection was initiated May 22 thru May 30, 2024. Number of children in care: N/A Number of approved provider homes: 34 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: Records were well organized. Additional Comments/Discussion: The Director of Corporate Social Services was available throughout the inspection as needed. An exit meeting was conducted 5-30-2024 to discuss findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Kevin Lassiter, Licensing Inspector at (804) 241-2093 or by email at kevin.lassiter@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-150-B-1
Description:	Based on record review for S1, the agency failed to provide pre-service training core competencies within 30 days of the date of employment for S1. 22VAC40-131-150-B-1-C-8 Findings: 1. In review of S1?s record (hire date 3-14-24), which also contained the New Hire Required Training checklist. The section topic labeled ?Virginia Core Competencies Pre-Service Training? reflected a completion date of 5-23-24, which is beyond 30 days of the date of employment. 2. Findings were reviewed and discussed on 5-30-24 and S4 acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-150-B-1
Description:	Based on record review for S1, the agency failed to provide initial training on Virginia statues regarding reporting requirements for suspected child abuse within 30 days of employment for S1. 22VAC40-131-150-B-1-C-5 Findings: 1. In review of S1?s record (hire date 3-14-24), which also contained the ?New Hire Required Training? checklist. The section topic labeled ?Virginia statues regarding reporting requirements for suspected child abuse reflected a completion date of 5-23-24, which is beyond 30 days of the date of employment. 2. Findings were reviewed and discussed 5-30-24 and S4 acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-150-B-1
Description:	Based on record review for S1, the agency failed to provide initial training on the Standards for Licensed Child Placing Agencies within 30 days of the date of employment for S1. 22VAC40-131-150-B-1-C-4 Findings: 1. In review of S1?s record (hire date 3-14-24), which also contained the ?New Hire Required Training? checklist. The section topic labeled ?Standards for Licensed Child Placing Agencies? reflected a completion date of 5-23-24, which is beyond 30 days of the date of employment. 2. Findings were reviewed and discussed on 5-30-24 and S4 acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-150-B-1
Description:	Based on record review for S1, the agency failed to provide initial training on Policies regarding Discipline and Behavior Management within 30 days of employment for S1. 22VAC40-131-150-B-1-C-7 Findings: 1. In review of S1?s record (hire date 3-14-24), which also contained the ?New Hire Required Training? checklist. The section topic labeled ?Behavior Management? reflected a completion date of 5-23-24, which is beyond 30 days of the date of employment. 2. Findings were reviewed and discussed on 5-30-24 and S4 acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-150-B-1
Description:	Based on record review for S1, the agency failed to provide initial training on Prohibition of Corporal Punishment within 30 days of employment for S1. 22VAC40-131-150-B-1-C-6 Findings: 1. In review of S1?s record (hire date 3-14-24), which also contained the ?New Hire Required Training? checklist. The section topic labeled ?Corporal Punishment? reflected a completion date of 5-23-24, which is beyond 30 days of the date of employment. 2. Findings were reviewed and discussed on 5-30-24 and S4 acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.