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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Inc.

3251 Blenheim Boulevard, Suite 402
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
(540) 371-1124

Inspection Dates:11/05/2025
Complaint Related:NO
Inspector:Connie Long: (804) 910-7945

Areas Reviewed

  • 22VAC40-131-(2) ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
    22VAC40-131-(3) PERSONNEL
    22VAC40-131-(4) PROGRAM STATEMENT
    22VAC40-131-(5) PROVIDER HOMES
    22VAC40-131-(6) CHILDREN’S SERVICES
    22VAC40-131-(7) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
    22VAC40-191-(BC) BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments

An unannounced Renewal inspection was conducted. The Program Director was notified via voicemail, text and email. The inspection was conducted onsite from 11/5/2025 10am to 3:00 pm and 11/6/25 from 10am to 12:30pm. An entrance conference was held with the onsite PAS Counselor and Adoption Supervisor. Provider Home and Youth record reviews were electronic. Personnel file reviews were conducted manually. The Adoption Supervisor and PAS Counselor were accessible during the duration of the inspection. An Acknowledgement of Inspection form as signed and left at the facility. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of youth in placement: 10 Number of youth records reviewed: 2 Number of interviews conducted with youth: 0 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Number of Board officer records reviewed: 3 Number of Board officer interviews: 0 Number of provider homes: 40 Number of provider home records reviewed: 5 Observations by licensing inspector: License posted in facility as required Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. Based upon observations, interviews, and records reviewed during the inspection, non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) is 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 and Violation Notice), 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 administrator supervising the licensing inspector who conducted the inspection. 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 : Connie Long, MS Licensing Inspector/Investigator at (804) 910-7945 or by email at connie.long@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations

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

Description: Based on review of Staff (S) files (S2) and (S3) the licensee failed to ensure central registry and criminal history record checks were completed before 30 days of employment at the facility ended. 1- The record for (S2) noted the employee was hired on 09/01/2017. 2- The record for (S2) contained a Virginia criminal history check dated 01/05/2018 which is 126 days after date of hire. 3-The record for (S2) contained central registry check dated 11/20/2017 which is 80 days after hire. 4-The record for (S3) noted the employee was hired on 10/04/2021. 5-The record for (S3) contained central registry check dated 11/11/2021 which is 38 days after hire. 6-This finding was discussed at the Preliminary findings meeting, the agency representative acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction:

Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard: 22VAC40-131-(5)-240-C

Description: Based on review of the record for provider homes (PH), the licensee failed to document all elements used to determine capacity of the provider home to accommodate two (2) additional children for (PH1). 1) The record for PH1 contained an initial home study dated 11/20/2023. 2) The record contained an annual home study update dated 11/22/2024, indicating there are 5 previously adopted children living in the home as listed in the “Other Household Members” section on page 1. 3) The home study approves the provider home to accommodate two (2) additional children. 4) The record did not indicate an evaluation or assessment of the elements used to determine increasing the capacity of the home in the areas of: A. Physical accommodations of the home B. Needs and special requirements of the child. C. Whether any individuals in the home including applicant’s children require special attention or services of the applicant that interfere with applicants ability to ensure the safety of the children in the home. 5) The finding was discussed at the Preliminary findings meeting, the agency representative acknowledged the finding.

Plan of Correction:

Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.