Licensed child placing agencies are individuals or agencies that place children in foster homes, adoptive homes or independent living arrangements.
The Introduction to Licensing and Introduction to Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA) training videos are designed for those considering applying to operate a new Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA). These videos will help you:
We recommend taking the Introduction to Licensing training first, followed by the Introduction to Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA).
Once completed and you've decided that you would like to operate a Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA), visit our Application webpage. We thank you for your interest and look forward to working with you.
Looking for older licensed child placing agencies memos and notices? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to licensed children’s placing agencies. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
Looking for older licensed child placing agencies forms and documents? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to licensed children’s placing agencies. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
Agencies that are interested in applying for certification to provide Treatment Foster Care Case Management Services eligible for reimbursement through Medicaid must be a licensed CPA or a local department of social services. Agencies applying for an initial license should include this information in the application packet. Local departments of social services (LDSS) should submit a letter requesting certification as a treatment foster care provider to VDSS Division of Licensing Programs, ATTN: Child Welfare Unit, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Program statement and model forms compliant with the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) treatment foster care regulation should be submitted with the application letter.
The DMAS provider participation requirements apply to agencies certified to provide Medicaid reimbursed treatment foster care case management services. For further information, call DMAS at (800) 552-8627.
Looking for older licensed child placing agencies training resources? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to licensed children’s placing agencies. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
Looking for older licensed child placing agencies additional resources? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to licensed children’s placing agencies. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
The Division of Licensing Programs (DOLP) ensures that licensed child welfare programs comply with background check requirements as defined in the regulation "Background Checks for Child Welfare for Child Welfare Agencies" and the Code of Virginia.
Licensed child placing agencies (LCPA) are programs required to undergo comprehensive background checks at initial application for licensure or approval and thereafter, as required.
For questions about registration, Fieldprint, or criminal fingerprint background results, please email the criminal team: backgrounds@dss.virginia.gov
For questions about the Central Registry, please email the team: crs_operations@dss.virginia.gov
For more information, visit the Office of Background Investigations page.
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