VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Presbyterian Homes and Family Services operating as HumanKind
1903 Humankind Way
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-3131

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: March 24, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN'S SERVICES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 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. An announced renewal inspection was initiated on 03/24/2021 and concluded on 03/30/2021. The program manager was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The agency reported 25 children in care, and 21 approved provider homes. The inspector emailed the program manager a list of items required to complete the inspection. The program manager was available throughout the inspection for questions. The inspector reviewed 3 children records, 3 provider home records, and 4 staff records. Background checks for 3 additional provider homes were reviewed. Background checks for one corporate board officer were reviewed. Background checks for 5 additional board officers were previously reviewed and continue to be in compliance. Two staff were interviewed. Infectious Disease (COVID-19) Preparedness and Response Plan submitted. An exit interview was conducted by telephone on 3/30/2021 at 4:00 pm with the program manager and program director to discuss preliminary inspection findings. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.