VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alliance Human Services, Inc.
701 Thomas Rd
Ste. 112
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 836-3550

Current Inspector: Dawn Espelage (540) 759-8852

Inspection Date: June 1, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-131-1-GENERAL PROVISIONS/63.2 (1) GENERAL PROVISIONS 22VAC40-131 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-131 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-131 PROGRAM STATEMENT 22VAC40-131 PROVIDER HOMES 22VAC40-131 CHILDREN'S SERVICES 22VAC40-131 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE 22VAC40-191 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments:

Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 6/1/2022 from 9:15a.m. To 12:45 p.m. Number of children in care: 7 Number of approved provider homes: 8 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children?s records reviewed: 1. Number of provider home records reviewed: 2. Number of staff records reviewed: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: positing of the license and inspection documents was observed. An exit meeting was conducted on the date of inspection. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined (2) violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (5) business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact, Irvin D. Goode, Licensing Inspector at 804-543-5188 or by email at Irvin.Goode@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-131-340-E-3
Description:	Based on the review of the records presented for Foster Child (FC)-1 and based on an interview with Agency Representatives (AR), the licensee failed to develop an individualized service plan with goals and objectives to meet the child?s needs that include specific independent living services to be provided to assist the child in meeting his goals for a youth 14 years of age or older. Findings: 1. Based on the review of the individualized service plan for FC1, there were no independent living goals or objectives listed on the plan. 2. Based on the review of the individualized service plan for FC1, the plan did not list goals and objectives to meet the child?s needs that include specific independent living services. 3. During the exit interview AR-1 confirmed the youth?s age of 16 and acknowledged the absence of an individualized service plan that documented goals and objectives to meet the child?s needs that include specific independent living services.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-131-350-B
Description:	Based on the review of the records presented for Foster Child (FC)-1 and based on an interview with Agency Representatives (AR-1), the licensee failed to document a quarterly review in a written summary report. Findings: 1. Based on the review of the record for FC1, there was no quarterly review documentation for the period 1/2/2022 to 4/2/2022. 2. During the exit interview AR-1 reviewed the record and acknowledged the absence of the documentation of a quarterly review for the period 1/2/2022 to 4/2/2022
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-50-A-1-a
Description:	Violation: Based on a review of the sworn statements provided for Foster Home (FH) FH1, Individual #1 and Individual #2, the licensee failed to require individuals, for whom background checks are required, to fully complete the sworn statement. Findings: Individual #1 is an adult household members of FH1. Individual #1 sworn statement dated 2/27/2022 did not contain an answer to form question #5. Individual #2 is an adult household member of FH1. Individual #2 sworn statement dated 2/17/2022 did not contain an answer to form question #5. During the exit interview with AR-1 it was confirmed and acknowledged the absence of question #5 on the sworn statement documentation for FH1, individual #1 and individual #2.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.