VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

StepStone Family & Youth Services
591 Vine Street
Apt A
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 989-7175

Current Inspector: Kevin Lassiter (804) 241-2093

Inspection Date: Feb. 1, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN?S SERVICES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Technical Assistance:

22VAC40-131-440.E; discussed all elements required under this regulation.

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring An unannounced monitoring inspection was held on 02/01/24 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. A desk inspection was conducted on 02/02/24 as a follow up to review remaining staff documentation. An acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for day one of the inspection. Preliminary Findings were discussed on 02/01/24. Number of youth in care: 2 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting. Number of youth?s records reviewed: 2 (includes one (1) discharge record) Number of youth interviewed: 0 Number of staff records reviewed: 2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 An exit meeting was conducted on February 9, 2024. 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 Kevin Lassiter, Licensing Inspector at 804-241-2093 or by email at kevin.lassiter@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-440-E
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to discuss the elements of the written agreement for participation in the arrangement with Y1 and Y2, at the time of admission. Findings: 1) Y1 with an admission date of 9-6-23, record contained a copy of the written agreement for participation. However, the written participation agreement was not discussed as indicated by the signature date until 9-12-23. 2) Y2 with an admission date of 7-20-23, record contained a copy of the written agreement for participation. However, the written participation agreement was not discussed as indicated by the signature date until 7-24-23. 3) S1 & S3 acknowledged the findings
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-b
Description:	Violation: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to obtain the required central registry on S3 before 30 days of employment. Findings: 1) S3 was hired on 1-2-24 as a Program Manager. 2) S2 was given the opportunity to search the record to determine if the document had been obtained. 3) At the conclusion of this inspection on 2-2-24, S3?s required central registry background check was not made available to the licensing inspector to determine compliance with the regulation.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.