Licensing Agency
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Social Services
License: Residential Child Care and Treatment Facilities for Children and Transitioning Adults and Vulnerable and Transitioning Youth Group Homes and Programs
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Employee-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times.
- 2
Additional or back-up care employees shall be available for emergency situations or to meet special needs.
- 3
Children shall be adequately supervised in off-grounds activities.
- 4
One or more trained professional employees are on duty or available via an on-call system on a 24-hour basis to provide continuous supervision to each residential living unit.
- 5
Residential living units within the milieu consist of no more than 12 children.
- 6
Children shall have clearly identifiable schedules and activities.
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
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Fees & Costs
Not specified in available documents
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.