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: Nov. 19, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 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 November 19, 2020 and concluded on November 30, 2020. The Executive Director was contacted by email to initiate the inspection. The agency reported 27 approved adoptive homes. There are no new staff since the last inspection. The inspector emailed the Executive Director and Director of Adoption Operations/Country Specialist a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed four (4) provider home records, six (6) personnel records, and records for two (2) new board officers to ensure documentation was complete. Records for an additional two board officers were reviewed at the renewal inspection on 10/16/2019. Findings were discussed with the Executive Director at the conclusion of the inspection. 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.