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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 211. Resource, Foster and Adoptive Family Home Approval Standards |
Section 80. Standards of care for continued approval
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A. The provider shall provide care that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, or family status.
B. The provider shall ensure the child receives meals and snacks appropriate to his daily nutritional needs. The child shall receive a special diet if prescribed by a licensed health care provider or designee or in accordance with religious or ethnic requirements or other special needs.
C. The provider shall ensure that he can be responsive to the special mental health or medical needs of the child.
D. The provider shall establish rules that encourage desired behavior and discourage undesired behavior. The provider shall not use corporal punishment or give permission to others to do so and shall sign an agreement to this effect.
E. The provider shall provide clean and seasonal clothing appropriate for the age and size of the child.
F. If a provider transports the child, the provider shall have a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. These will be checked at approval and reapproval but verification may be required at any time deemed necessary.
G. The vehicle used to transport the child shall have a valid registration and inspection sticker.
H. Providers and any other adults who transport children shall use functioning child restraint devices in accordance with requirements of Virginia law.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 25, Issue 24, eff. September 2, 2009.