VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HopeTree Family Services
300 Franklin Street
Suite 220
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 790-3720

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: March 1, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROGRAM STATEMENT 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN'S SERVICES 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

An onsite renewal inspection was initiated on 3/1/2022 and concluded on 3/2/2022. The Licensing Inspector made an onsite visit to the Martinsville, Virginia location. The inspector discussed the Covid-19 protocol with the Case Manager and Foster Care Supervisor was present prior to proceeding with the inspection. After the protocol was cleared, the Licensing Inspector initiated the inspection. Met with Case Managers assigned to the location. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the renewal application with the licensee. The inspector conducted an entrance conference regarding if there were any program or policy and procedure changes since the last inspection, and there were none reported. The Licensing Inspector discussed the items required to complete the inspection and requested documentation for the review. The Foster Care Supervisor reported a current census of Seven (7) foster children in care and Ten (10) provider homes. The inspector reviewed One (1) foster home provider record, One (1) foster children record, and Three (3) personnel records. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the current board of directors and the background checks. An exit interview was conducted with the Director on the date of the inspection, where 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. There were no violations of the Standards for Licensed Child Placing Agencies. The Director, Associate Director, and Foster Care Supervisor was available at the exit interview to answer any questions.