Part II. Licensing Regulations
22VAC40-80-30. Responsibility of the department.
Through the administration of the licensing program, the Department of Social Services assumes responsibility to ensure that licensed facilities and agencies provide children and adults with at least a minimum level of care in accordance with regulations prescribed by the State Board of Social Services. The department also has the responsibility to investigate allegations of illegal operations and to initiate action to suppress illegal operations. The Virginia Code requires the State Board of Social Services to adopt regulations for the licensure of the following categories of facilities and agencies:
1. Adult day centers;
2. Assisted living facilities;
3. Private child-placing agencies;
4. Child caring institutions; and
5. Independent foster homes.
Statutory Authority
§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR615-30-01 § 2.1, eff. July 1, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 8, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1995; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. November 1, 2004; Volume 38, Issue 2, eff. October 13, 2021; Volume 40, Issue 24, eff. August 14, 2024.
22VAC40-80-40. Adoption of regulations.
The State Board of Social Services has adopted regulations for each category listed above. The definition of each category and requirements for licensure are contained in each regulation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR615-30-01 § 2.2, eff. July 1, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 8, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1995; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. November 1, 2004; Volume 38, Issue 2, eff. October 13, 2021.
22VAC40-80-50. Regulation development or revision process.
A. In developing or revising regulations for licensed facilities or agencies, the Department of Social Services, acting as agent for the State Board of Social Services, adheres to the requirements of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia) and the public participation process.
B. Input from licensees, associations of licensees, experts in related fields, advocacy organizations, consumers, and the general public is solicited in the development or revision of licensing regulations through informal and formal comment periods and public hearings.
C. Periodic reviews are conducted and, when necessary, comprehensive revisions of each regulation to assure that its standards continue to protect children and adults in out-of-home care while considering the interests of both providers and consumers of care.
Statutory Authority
§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR615-30-01 § 2.3, eff. July 1, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 8, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1992; Volume 11, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 1995; Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. November 1, 2004; Volume 38, Issue 2, eff. October 13, 2021.