Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 740 - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Section 22VAC40-740-60 - Opening a case for service provision

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 40-740-60

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024

A. A range of services must be made available to any abused, neglected and exploited adult or to adults at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation to protect the adult and to prevent any future abuse, neglect or exploitation.

1. Opening a case to adult protective services. Once a disposition of the report and an assessment of the adult's needs and strengths have been made, the department shall assess the adult's service needs. A case shall be opened for adult protective services when:
a. The service needs are identified;

b. The disposition is that the adult needs protective services; and

c. The adult agrees to accept protective services or protective services are ordered by the court.

2. Service planning. A service plan which is based on the investigative findings and the assessment of the adult's need for protective services shall be developed. The service plan is the basis for the activities that the worker, the adult, and other persons will undertake to provide the services necessary to protect the adult.

3. Implementation of the service plan. Implementation of the service plan is the delivery of the services necessary to provide adequate protection to the adult. The services may be delivered directly, through purchase of service, through informal support, or through referral. The continuous monitoring of the adult's progress and the system's response is a part of the implementation.

4. Local departments are required to provide services beyond the investigation to the extent that federal or state matching funds are made available.

Statutory Authority

§ 63.2-217 and Article 2 ( § 63.2-1603 et seq.) of Chapter 16 of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia.

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