VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

StepStone Family & Youth Services
6330 North Center Drive
Building 13, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-1052

Current Inspector: Sherry Woodard (757) 987-0839

Inspection Date: Feb. 28, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131-1-GENERAL PROVISIONS/63.2 (1) GENERAL PROVISIONS 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:

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: 12/23/2023 onsite visit to the office setting in Norfolk. On 2/27/2024 the record's review was completed from 10:30 to 2:00pm. Number of children in care: 8 Number of approved provider homes: 3 Number of children?s records reviewed: 1. Number of provider home records reviewed: 1 No new staff hired in the Norfolk since the last inspection. Observations by the licensing inspector: positing of the license and inspection documents was observed. An exit meeting was conducted on the date of inspection on 2/28/2024 The evidence gathered during the inspection determined (3) 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, Irvin D. Goode, Licensing Inspector at 804-543-5188 or by email at Irvin.Goode@dss.virginia.gov 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

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-180-J-2
Description:	Based on the review of the records presented for Foster Home (FH)-1 and based on an interview with Agency Representatives (AR), the licensee failed to document the date and signatures of the individual who completed the home study and the Executive Director and/or designee. Findings: 1. Based on the review of the initial home study narrative for FH (1), the documentation did not contain the date and signature of the individual completing the narrative. 2. The review of the initial home study narrative for FH (1), failed to contain the date and signature of the Executive Director or designee. 3. During the exit interview AR-1 acknowledged the absence of date and signatures on the home study narrative
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-250-O
Description:	Based on the review of the records presented for Foster Child (FC)-1 and based on an interview with Agency Representatives (AR), the licensee failed to document a written assessment child?s record of immunizations since the last examination. Findings: 1. Based on the review of the child record for FC1, there was no documented written assessment with 30 days of the child?s placement containing all the elements specified in 22VAC40-131-250 G. 2. During the exit interview AR-1 acknowledged the absence of the written assessment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-290-F
Description:	Violation: Based on the record review for FC-1, the agency failed to include documentation from the dental visit for 1/4/2024. Findings: 1. The monthly home visit report dated 2/1/2024 indicated that a dental follow-up was completed on 1/4/2024, but there was no documentation included in the child's file. 2. The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings and exit review.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.