VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Youth for Tomorrow New Life Center, Inc.
11835 Hazel Circle
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-7995

Current Inspector: Kevin Lassiter (804) 241-2093

Inspection Date: July 6, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 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:

Type of inspection: Monitoring An on site inspection was conducted on 7/06/2023 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Records were reviewed electronically on 7/07/2023. An exit interview was conducted on 7/10/2023. An acknowledgement form was signed. Number of children in care: 20 Number of approved provider homes: 28 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children?s records reviewed: 3 TFC children Number of staff records reviewed: No new staff fired since the last inspection. Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 entrance interview with the Vice President of Community-based Services. 1 exit interview with the Vice President of Community-based Services. Observations by licensing inspector: The license was posted along with inspection documents Additional Comments/Discussion: 4 provider home records were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws, and violations 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 violations will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with the applicable standard 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 Cindy Horne, Licensing Inspector at (804) 382-3964 or by email at cynthia.horne@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-250-A
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of three foster children's records (FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3) and an interview with an agency representative (AR-1), the agency failed to obtain a placement agreements from the local departments of social services prior to the children's placements. Evidence: 1) The placement date for FC-1 was documented as being 5/19/23 in Extended Reach. The placement agreement with the local department of social services was dated 5/30/23. 2) The placement date for FC-2 was documented as being 5/19/23 in Extended Reach. The placement agreement with the local department of social services was dated 5/30/23. 3) The placement date for FC-3 was documented as being 4/24/23 in Extended Reach. The placement agreement with the local department of social services was dated 4/25/23. 4) In an exit interview on 7/10/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the placement agreements were not obtained prior to the children's placements.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-250-G
Description:	Based on a review of the records of three foster children (FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3), and an interview with an agency representative (AR-1) the agency failed to document required information in the children's intake assessments. Evidence: 1) The Biopsychosocial and Intake Assessment for FC-1 dated 6/02/23 does not include: 250G.3.j. Emergency contact supports 250.G.4. The strengths and needs of the birth family 250.G.5. The dates and names of persons involved in making preplacement visits 250.G.6. The dates and names of persons Involved in staffing the child's case 250.G.7. The reason the child was accepted for placement 250.G.8. The date the acceptance decision was made 2) The Biopsychosocial and Intake Assessment for FC-2 dated 6/15/23 does not include: 250G.3.j. Emergency contact supports 250.G.4. The strengths and needs of the birth family 250.G.5. The dates and names of persons involved in making preplacement visits 250.G.6. The dates and names of persons Involved in staffing the child's case 250.G.7. The reason the child was accepted for placement 250.G.8. The date the acceptance decision was made 3) The Biopsychosocial and Intake Assessment for FC-3 dated 5/10/23 does not include: 250.G.2. A list of services requested by the placing agency having legal custody of the child. 250.G.5. The dates and names of persons involved in making preplacement visits 250.G.6. The dates and names of persons Involved in staffing the child's case 250.G.7. The reason the child was accepted for placement 250.G.8. The date the acceptance decision was made 4) In an exit interview on 7/10/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the information was not included in the children's intake assessments as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-260-B
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of three foster children's records (FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3), the agency failed to include information in the children's social histories as required. Evidence: 1) The Biopsychosocial and Intake Assessment for FC-1 dated 6/02/23 does not include: 260.B.6. names and addresses of providers of medical treatment. 2) The Biopsychosocial and Intake Assessment for FC-2 dated 6/15/23 does not include: 260.B.6. names and addresses of providers of medical treatment. 260.B.7. child's history of abuse and neglect, including history of prenatal neglect or substance abuse by mother 3) The Biopsychosocial and Intake Assessment for FC-3 dated 5/10/23 does not include: 260.B.3 services needed to reach the child's permanency goal 260.B.6. names and addresses of providers of medical treatment. 4) In an exit interview on 7/10/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the information was not included in the social histories as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-260-B
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of two foster children's records (FC-1 and FC-2), the agency failed to include information in the children's social histories as required. Evidence: 1) The UMFS TFC Social History for FC-1 dated 3/03/23 does not include: 260.B.6. developmental history 2) The UMFS TFC Social History for FC-2 dated 4/18/23 does not include: 260.B.9medical and psychiatric history of the child's parents etc... 3) In an exit interview on 7/11/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the information was not included in the social histories as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-280-B
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of the records for three foster children (FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3) and an interview with an agency representative (AR-1), the agency failed to ensure that the foster home agreements were signed by all necessary parties on or before the date the children were placed in the homes. Evidence: 1) FC-1's placement date was documented in Extended Reach as being 5/19/23. The foster home agreement was signed by the foster parents on 5/24/23. 2) FC-2s placement date was documented in Extended Reach as being 5/19/23. The foster home agreement was signed by the foster parents on 5/24/23. 3) FC-3's placement date was documented in Extended Reach as being 4/24/23. The foster home agreement was signed by the foster parents on 4/25/23. 4) In an exit interview on 7/10/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the foster parent agreements weren't signed by all necessary parties on or before the dates that the children were placed in the homes.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-340-B
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of the Individualized Service Plan for two foster children (FC-2 and FC-3) and an interview with an agency representative (AR-1), the agency failed to develop individualized service plans for the children within 14 days of their placement. Evidence: 1) The Individualized Service Plan for FC-2- dated 6/15/23 is not individualized. 2) The Individualized Service Plan for FC-3- dated 4/24/23 is not individualized. 3) In an exit interview on 7/10/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the 14 day plans were not individualized as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-340-E
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of two foster children's records (FC-1 and FC-2), the agency failed to include required information in the children's individualized service plans. Evidence: 1) The Master Treatment Plan for FC-1 dated 6/23/23 does not include: 340.E.4. Anticipated target dates, including month, day, and year 340.E.5.a. A description of how the licensee plans to work with related community resources to provide continuity of care 2) The Master Treatment Plan for FC-2 dated 6/23/23 does not include: 340.E.1. A comprehensive assessment of the child's emotional, social, or developmental needs 340.E.5.a. A description of how the licensee plans to work with related community resources to provide continuity of care 3) In an exit interview on 7/10/23, AR-1 acknowledged that the information was not included in the service plans as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.