Section 60. Universal access


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  • Local departments of social services may choose one of two options in providing direct services on a universal access basis:

    1. All persons needing direct services may be served on a universal access basis; or

    2. Only persons needing the following services may be served on a universal access basis:

    a. Intake services;

    b. Family services (services provided to prevent child abuse and neglect, independent adoptions, and court activities);

    c. Adult protective services;

    d. Child protective services;

    e. Foster care or adoption services; or

    f. Adult services (services provided to elderly and incapacitated adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation).

Historical Notes

Derived from VR615-50-2 § 3.3, eff. December 26, 1985; amended, Volume 27, Issue 23, eff. August 17, 2011; Volume 32, Issue 08, eff. February 1, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-614 of the Code of Virginia.