VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pentecostal Children's Home DBA Appalachian Foster Care Alliance
308 Coeburn Ave SW
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 437-0170

Current Inspector: Jamie Morgan (276) 525-5656

Inspection Date: June 13, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN?S SERVICES 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Technical Assistance:

N/A

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring An unannounced, mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/13/2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. A preliminary findings review and exit was conducted post-inspection with the Director and two case managers. Foster Children Census: 16 Number of provider homes: 12 Number of foster child records reviewed: 2 Number of provider homes reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed: 1 Number of staff interviews: 3 Comments/Discussion: Discussion regarding 22VAC40-131-330.B-sibling visitation and the need for the agency to ensure continuing contact is maintained between foster children in placement and there siblings. 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 Jamie Morgan, Licensing Inspector at 276-525-5656 or by email at jamie.morgan@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-290-F
Description:	Findings: The agency failed to include documentation in the record showing dental follow-up care had been received on more than one occasion. FC1 had a dental exam dated 10/23 noting follow-up care required. 2)FC1's record did not contain documentation regarding any follow-up dental appointments, follow-up care and/or treatment. 3)Monthly reports for February 2024 and March 2024 noted that appointments were scheduled and what service(s) were provided; however FC1's record did contain any documentation from providers regarding appointments/services provided. 4)FC1's record lacked documented efforts to obtain dental records/documentation. 5)S1 or S2 were not able to produce any documentation regarding follow-up care and acknowledged the finding.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.