VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

ABC Adoption Services
10 E. Church Street
Suite 401
Martinsville, VA 24112
(336) 275-9660

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: July 7, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on July 7, 2020 and concluded on July 15, 2020. Phone contact occurred with the Executive Director and Family Services Supervisor to initiate the inspection. The agency reported 25 approved homes. There are no new staff since the last inspection. The inspector emailed the Director and Family Services Specialist a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed three (3) full provider home records and background checks for six (6) additional provider homes. Two personnel were interviewed by phone on 07/10/20. An exit interview was held on 07/15/2020 with the Executive Director. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care Programs. Information gathered during the inspection determined compliance(s) with applicable standards or law, and there were no violations. The licensee has five (5) calendar days from receipt of the inspection documentation to sign each page of the documentation and return it to the Licensing Office. The licensee should retain a copy to be posted at the facility. Results of the inspection documentation are subject to public disclosure and will be posted on the VDSS web site within 5 days.