VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

StepStone Family & Youth Services operated by Braley & Thompson
2701 Emerywood Parkway
Suite 102
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 756-3561

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: May 17, 2022 and May 18, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131-1-GENERAL PROVISIONS/63.2 (1) 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 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/17/2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5/18/2022 from 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. The State Trainer and Case Manager participated in the entrance conference. The inspector conducted an entrance conference regarding if there were any program or policy and procedural changes since the last inspection, and there were none reported. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the posted license and the previous inspection. The Licensing Inspector discussed the renewal application and noted if there were any changes. The licensee reported a census of 15 provider homes and 15 children in care. The Licensing Inspector reviewed Two (2) foster children in placement and One (1) discharge record. The Licensing Inspector reviewed Two (2) provider homes. During this review, all board officers were reviewed, and Two (2) personnel records. An exit interview was conducted with the Executive Director and the State Trainer on the date of the inspection. Findings were reviewed and an opportunity was given for questions, as well as for providing any information or documentation which was not available during the inspection. The information gathered during the inspection determined (3) violations with applicable standards or law). The licensee has five calendar days from receipt of the inspection documentation to sign each page of the documentation and return it to the Licensing Office. The licensee should retain a copy to be posted at the facility. Please do not post the Supplemental form. Results of the inspection documentation are subject to public disclosure and will be posted on the VDSS web site within 5 days.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-250-O
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to complete a written assessment for Foster Child (FC1) within 30 days of placement. Findings: 1) The Licensing Inspector requested the written assessment for FC1 2) The Licensing Inspector interviewed Staff 1 and 3 (S1 and S3). 3) S1 and S3 reported the document was not completed prior to the date of inspection. 4) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review and S3 acknowledged the findings
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-260-A
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to complete a Social History for Foster Child (FC1) and Foster Child (FC2) within 45 days of placement. Findings: 1) The Licensing Inspector requested the Social History for FC1 and FC2 2) The Licensing Inspector interviewed Staff 1 and 3 (S1 and S3). 3) S1 and S3 reported the document was not completed prior to the date of inspection. 4) The inspection was conducted 333 days following the date (FC1) was placed and 192 days following the date (FC2) was placed 5) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review and S3 acknowledged the findings
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-290-D
Description:	Violation Based on a case record review and interview, the agency failed to obtain an annual medical exam report for Foster Child (FC2) Findings: FC2 was placed on 6/18/2021 and the case record did not include an annual medical examination report. According to the FC2?s 90-day quarterly progress summary dated 9/14/2021, the report concluded that FC2?s last medical appointment was completed in the year 2020, this written report was not included in the file. The finding was discussed with staff S1 and S3 during the exit interview.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.