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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22. Social Services
Title 22. Social Services
Agency 40. Department of Social Services
11/4/2025

Chapter 705.
Child Protective Services
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Section 10
Definitions
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
Types of abuse and neglect
Section 40
Complaints and reports of suspected child abuse or neglect
Section 50
Actions to be taken upon receipt of a complaint or report
Section 60
Authorities of local departments
Section 70
Collection of information
Section 80
Family assessment and investigation contacts
Section 90
Family assessment and investigative protocol
Section 100
Judicial proceedings
Section 110
Assessments in family assessments and investigations
Section 120
Extensions and suspensions
Section 130
Reporting of family assessment or investigation conclusions
Section 140
Notification of findings
Section 150
Services
Section 160
Releasing information
Section 170
Access to Central Registry
Section 180
Training
Section 190
Appeals
Section 200
Parental Child Safety Placement Program
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