22VAC40-211-110: Provider’s right to grieve

A. The applicant shall have the right to grieve the actions of the local department to the local board on issues related to their application to become a provider.

B. Decisions on the placement of a specific child with a provider are not subject to grievance. The local board shall have the final authority to determine appropriate placement for children pursuant to § 16.1-278.2 of the Code of Virginia. Decisions regarding final adoptive placements are made by the circuit court pursuant to Chapter 12 (§ 63.2-1200 et seq.) of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia.