Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 131 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSED CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Part VII - Additional Requirements for Specific Programs › Article 5 - Adoption › Section 22VAC40-131-580 - Post-placement responsibility for adoptive home placements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The licensee shall ensure that supervisory
					 visits with the child are made in compliance with § 63.2-1212 of the Code
					 of Virginia and, for children in foster care, in compliance with the
					 requirements of policy approved by the Board of Social Services.
1. If the circuit court has not omitted the
					 probationary period, interlocutory order of adoption, or three-visit
					 requirement pursuant to § 63.2-1210 of the Code of Virginia, the licensee
					 shall visit the child at least three times within a period of six
					 months.
2. At least one visit shall
					 be conducted in the home of the petitioners in the presence of the child and
					 both petitioners unless the petition was filed by a single parent or one of the
					 petitioners no longer resides in the home. If one petitioner no longer resides
					 in the home, the licensee shall contact the absent petitioner to determine his
					 interest in remaining involved in the proceedings.
3. The licensee shall ensure that no less
					 than 90 days elapse between the first and last supervisory visits.
4. In accordance with the provisions of
					 § 63.2-1212 of the Code of Virginia, the licensee shall:
a. Document the findings of supervisory
					 visits and after the last supervisory visit formulate a formal written report
					 that includes:
(1) Health and development of
					 the child, including medical and dental care;
(2) The child's adjustment to the family and
					 the relationship of the child to the parents and siblings;
(3) The child's adjustment to day care or
					 school, the child's behavior and special needs, and resources available to meet
					 those needs;
(4) Impact of adoption
					 on the family functioning and the marriage, including discussion of any stress
					 revealed and changes in work and financial status;
(5) Motivation of the petitioners to proceed
					 with the adoption;
(6) The family's
					 readiness to finalize the adoption;
(7) Documentation that the licensee discussed
					 the procedures for finalization of adoption along with information on obtaining
					 a birth certificate and, if appropriate, information on obtaining
					 naturalization; and
(8)
					 Documentation that the licensee offered to provide or refer the child and
					 family to available resources for services after issuance of the final order of
					 adoption. For children with long-standing mental or physical problems, the
					 licensee shall assist in making arrangements for services after the final
					 order;
b. Submit the
					 written report as required to the circuit court, the counsel of record for the
					 parties, and the commissioner; and
c. Document on the court's copy of the report
					 that the copies were served as specified in subdivision 4 b of this subsection,
					 including the date of delivery or mailing.