VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

DePaul Community Resources
302 Shawnee Avenue
Big stone gap, VA 24219
(276) 524-2033

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: Sept. 1, 2022 and Sept. 8, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN?S SERVICES 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Technical Assistance:

22VAC40-131-340.E.b- criteria for achievement 22VAC40-131-360.E.6- discharge summary aftercare recommendations

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 9/1/2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:24 p.m. This inspection was conducted by two Licensing Specialists. A preliminary findings review was completed with the Director of Foster Care and Independent Living and the Site Leader/Foster Care Supervisor on the date of inspection. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of children in care: 8 Number of approved provider homes: 8 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children?s records reviewed: 1 Number of provider records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed: none, no new staff An exit meeting was conducted by phone with the Director of Foster Care and Independent Living and Site Leader/Foster Care Supervisor on 9/8/2022 by Google Meet. 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 Dawn Caldwell, Licensing Inspector at 804-385-6864 or by email at dawn.caldwell@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-260-B-10
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to address required elements in the Social History for Foster Child 1 (FC1). Findings: 1) The Social History for FC1 did not document the emotional or psychological problems the child experienced within the last 13 months. 2) The Social History stated ??[child] has received individual counseling?and medication management?in the past?[child] was prescribed medication in the last six months, however?requested to be weaned from this medication prior to placement.? 3) The emotional or psychological problem for which the child received counseling and medication management was not stated in the Social History. 4) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review. 5) Staff 1 and 2 (S1 and S2) were interviewed. S2 provided information regarding the emotional and psychological problems for which the child received counseling and medication management. 6) The findings were further reviewed during the exit meeting.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-340-E-4
Description:	Violation: Based on record review, the agency failed to include required elements in the individualized service plan for Foster Child 1 (FC1). Findings: 1) The individualized service plan for FC1 documented the anticipated target dates accomplishment of goals and objectives as August 2022. 2) The anticipated target dates for accomplishment of goals and objectives did not include the month, day, and year. 3) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review. 4) Staff 1 and 2 (S1 and S2) reviewed the individualized service plan for FC1 and acknowledged the findings. 5) The findings were further discussed during the exit meeting.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-350-B
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to address required elements in written summary progress reports for Foster Child 1 (FC1). Findings: 1) Written progress reviews for FC1 the periods of 1/14/2022 to 4/14/2022 and 4/14/2022 to 7/13/2022. 2) The written progress reviews for FC1 did not address: ? Progress the child has made toward reaching each goal and objective on his service plan and documenting progress the child has made in alleviating his specific problem behaviors ? The child?s assessment of his progress and description of services needed 3) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review. 4) Staff 1 and 2 (S1 and S2) were interviewed. 5) Staff reviewed the written progress reviews for FC1 and acknowledged the findings. 6) The findings were further discussed during the exit meeting.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.