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The Barker Adoption Foundation

7310 Arlington Boulevard
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
(301) 664-9664

Inspection Dates:02/26/2025 02/27/2025
Complaint Related:NO
Inspector:Connie Long: (804) 910-7945

Areas Reviewed

  • 22VAC40-131-(2) ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
    22VAC40-131-(3) PERSONNEL
    22VAC40-131-(5) PROVIDER HOMES
    22VAC40-131-(7) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
    22VAC40-80-(G3) THE LICENSE
    63.2-(12) ADOPTION
    22VAC40-191-(BC) BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments

Type of inspection: Renewal The licensing inspector completed a renewal inspection on February 26, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00pm and continued on February 27, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:30pm. The Sr. Director of Clinical & Support Services and the Adoption Home Study Case Manager were available throughout the duration of the inspection. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and provided to the provider Number of children in care:0 Number of approved provider homes: 35 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the office setting and conditions. Number of children’s records reviewed: N/A Number of staff records reviewed:4 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Agency was very cooperative throughout the inspection. Additional Comments/Discussion: Staff provided documentation as requested and clarification were needed. An exit review was held on February 28, 2025. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. 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 Kevin Lassiter Licensing Inspector at 804) 241-2093 or by email at kevin.lassite@dss.virginia.gov

Violations

Standard: 22VAC40-191-(BC)-40-D-1-e

Description: Violation: Based on a review of O-6’s file, the agency failed to obtain the required background checks before three years since the dates of the last background checks. Findings: 1. In review of O-6’s file, the criminal history check was observed in the file as following; the prior criminal history check was dated as January 7, 2022, and the current criminal history check was dated as January 24, 2025, which was after three years since the date of the last criminal history check. 2. S1 was provided with the preliminary and exit review on February 28, 2025 and acknowledged the findings the same day.

Plan of Correction:

Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard: 22VAC40-131-(3)-150-B-1

Description: Based on a review of S6’s file, the agency failed to ensure that within 30 days of the date of employment, S6 would receive staff development orientation. Findings; 1. In review of S6’s file with a hire date of January 16, 2024, the orientation training observed in the record was not completed within 30 days from the date of employment. The date observed by the signature of S6 was reflected as February 27, 2024, 12 days after the orientation training was due. Additionally, other required training to be completed within 30 days reflected dates as April 27, 2024, May 4, 13,18, 2024. 2. S1 was provided with the preliminary and exit review on February 28, 2025. and acknowledged the findings the same day.

Plan of Correction:

Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.