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Embrace Foster Care, LLC.

4656 Brambleton Avenue
ROANOKE, VA 24018
(540) 376-3968

Inspection Dates:02/12/2026
Complaint Related:NO
Inspector:Jamie Morgan: 276-525-5656

Areas Reviewed

  • 22VAC40-131-(2) ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
    22VAC40-131-(5) PROVIDER HOMES
    22VAC40-131-(6) CHILDREN’S SERVICES
    22VAC40-131-(7) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
    63.2-(1) GENERAL PROVISIONS
    22VAC40-191-(BC) BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES

Comments

An unannounced non-mandated inspection was conducted on 2/12/2026. An entrance conference was conducted with the FC Manager, with inspection protocol being explained. A findings review was conducted post-inspection and an exit interview was held on 2/19/2026 with Foster Care Manager via Teams. Number of children in care: 43 Number of approved provider homes: 28 Number of children’s records reviewed: 4 Number of provider records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Additional Comments/Discussion: 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. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). 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 these 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. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem solving conference. 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 Jamie Morgan, Licensing Inspector at 276-525-5656 or by email at jamie.morgan@dss.virginia.gov

Violations

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

Description: Violation: The agency failed to complete a written placement justification form, which addressed the impact of placing additional children in the treatment foster care home (FH)1. Findings: 1-The agency placed foster child (FC)1 and foster child (FC)2 in FH1 on 9/10/2025. 2-The agency placed FC3 and FC4 in FH1 on 12/19/2025, exceeding two total children placed in FH1 at that time. 3-The record for FH1 was reviewed and a placement justification form for FC3 and FC4 could not be located. 4- The record was reviewed for additional information/documentation addressing the impact of the additional children (FC3 and FC4) currently placed in the home. 5- Per record review and interview with Staff (S)1 the record did not contain a placement justification form or additional documentation that addressed the impact of additional placements in FH1. 6-The findings were discussed with S1. 7-S1 acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction:

Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.