Terms in Legally Binding Language
Accountability Gap
A recent Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) report highlighted that the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has historically struggled to hold local departments accountable for foster care services.
System Oversight
Virginia is one of only nine states where social services are locally administered but state-supervised, which critics argue creates a lack of uniform accountability and puts vulnerable children at risk.
Current Impact
As of late 2023, there were over 5,000 children in Virginia's foster care system.
Legal Protections
The Virginia Child Protection Accountability System (§ 63.2-1530), was created to make public information on the state's response to abuse and neglect cases.
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