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: April 5, 2023 and April 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

Technical Assistance:

22VAC40-131-290.G Discussion regarding documentation of requests and follow up for medical and counseling records.

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/5/2023 from 10:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. An entrance conference was held with the Administrative Assistant and the Foster Care Supervisor. Due to a system outage, a virtual review of records was held on 4/6/2023 from 8:10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. A preliminary findings review was held at 1:00 p.m. on the same date with the Foster Care Supervisor, Regional Manager and Director of Foster Care. An exit interview was held 04/18/2023 with the Director of Foster Care. Number of children in care: 11 Number of approved provider homes: 9 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children?s records reviewed: 2 Number of provider home records reviewed: 1 The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (5) business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. 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 Espelage, Licensing Inspector at 540-759-8852 or by email at dawn.espelage@dss.virginia.gov