VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, Inc.
10120 West Broad Street
Suite A
Richmond, VA 23060
(804) 385-1377

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: March 30, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROGRAM STATEMENT 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments:

Type of inspection: Initial An on site inspection was conducted on 3/30/2023 from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility on the date of the inspection. Number of children in care: N/A Number of approved provider homes: N/A The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children?s records reviewed: N/A Number of staff records reviewed: 7 staff records, 4 corporate officer records and one agent record Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 entrance and exit interview with the Director of Foster Care and the VP of Program Operations. Observations by licensing inspector: The office setting and conditions are in compliance with the regulations. Additional Comments/Discussion: Lutheran Family Services of Virginia is an existing agency. This was an initial inspection Type of inspection: Initial An on site inspection was conducted on 3/30/2023 from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility on the date of the inspection. Number of children in care: N/A Number of approved provider homes: N/A The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children?s records reviewed: N/A Number of staff records reviewed: 7 staff records, 4 corporate officer records and one agent record Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 entrance and exit interview with the Director of Foster Care and the VP of Program Operations. Observations by licensing inspector: The office setting and conditions are in compliance with the regulations. Additional Comments/Discussion: Lutheran Family Services of Virginia is an existing agency. This was an initial inspection for a new transitional foster care program/agency that will serve unaccompanied Immigrant Minors in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services. An exit interview was conducted on the date of the inspection. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no 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 Cindy Horne, Licensing Inspector at (804) 382-3964 or by email at cynthia.horne@dss.virginia.gov