VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

United Methodist Family Services
306 East Third Street, Suite B
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 391-9076

Current Inspector: Sherry Woodard (757) 987-0839

Inspection Date: Jan. 17, 2023 and Jan. 30, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 GENERAL PROVISIONS 22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN?S SERVICES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Technical Assistance:

22VAC40-80-210. Renewal process: Complete renewal applications require a current staff list that identifies individuals involved in the day-to-day operation of the Licensed Child Placing Agency. The definition of ?Involved in the day-to-day operations is located in 22VAC40-191-10, Definitions. 22VAC40-340 and 22VAC40-350: Measurable goals and objectives, criteria for achievement

Comments:

Type of inspection: Renewal Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 01/17/2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. A preliminary findings review was conducted and an Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of children in care: 9 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 Number of staff records reviewed: 9 An exit meeting was conducted on 1/30/2023 by Teams Meeting. 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 Caldwell, Licensing Inspector at 804-385-6864 or by email at dawn.caldwell@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-230-E
Description:	Violation: Based on record review, the agency failed to obtain Sworn Disclosures prior to issuing a renewed Certificate of Approval for Provider Home 1 (P1). Findings: 1) P1 was initially approved 11/20/2019. 2) The agency obtained updated Sworn Disclosures for Foster Parent 1 on 11/20/2020. 3) A new Certificate of Approval was issued for P1 on 11/20/2022. 4) A new Sworn Disclosure for Foster Parent 1 in P1 was signed 11/22/2022. 5) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review. 6) Staff 10 (S10) acknowledged the findings. 7) Findings were reviewed during the exit interview and staff acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-c
Description:	Violation: Based on record review, the agency failed to obtain before three years since the date of the last sworn disclosures and most recent criminal history search results for Staff 5 and 6 (S5, S6) Findings: 1) The record for S5 contained Sworn Disclosures dated 12/2/2019 and 12/16/2022. 2) The record for S6 contained Criminal History results dated 3/27/2019 and 6/30/2022. 3) The findings were discussed during the preliminary findings review. 4) Staff acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.