VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

StepStone Family & Youth Services
207 West Main Street
Suite B-6
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 394-7110

Current Inspector: Jamie Morgan (276) 525-5656

Inspection Date: April 5, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 GENERAL PROVISIONS 22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROGRAM STATEMENT 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:

22VAC40-131-360.B Discussion regarding documented detail of discharge planning.

Comments:

Type of inspection: Renewal An unannounced renewal inspection was held on 04/05/2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was sent and signed via e-mail. Number of children in care: 12 Number of approved provider homes: 7 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 homes reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Number of staff records reviewed: 1 An exit meeting was held on 4/10/24 to review the inspection 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 Dawn Espelage, Licensing Inspector at 540-759-8852 or by email at dawn.espelage@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-180-G
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to obtain three references of each applicant, specifically Applicant B, for Provider Home 1 (PH1). Findings: 1) PH1 was approved on 12/6/23. 2) Of the three personal references provided, only one addressed Applicant B. 7) S1 reviewed the file as well and was unable to find additional documentation. 8) S1 acknowledged the finding.
Plan of Correction:	Program Manager: Review with licensing specialist and go over licensing standards for home study requirements. Date to be corrected- 04/09/24.