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Can a boy and girl share a room in Virginia?

Children of the opposite sex over the age of three shall not sleep in the same room.

law.lis.virginia.gov - 22VAC40-211-70. Standards for the home of the provider. - Virginia Law

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A. The home shall have sufficient appropriate space and furnishings for each child receiving care in the home including:

1. Space to keep clothing and other personal belongings;

2. Accessible basin and toilet facilities;

3. Safe, comfortable sleeping furnishings;

4. Sleeping space on the first floor of the home for a child unable to use stairs unassisted, other than a child who can easily be carried; and

5. Space for recreational activities.

B. All rooms used by the child shall be heated in winter, dry, and well-ventilated and have appropriate access to exits in case of emergency. C. Rooms and study space used by the child shall have adequate lighting. D. The provider and children shall have access to a working telephone in the home. E. Multiple children sharing a bedroom shall each have adequate space including closet and storage space. Bedrooms shall have adequate square footage for each child to have personal space. F. Children over the age of two years shall not share a bed. G. Children over the age of two shall not share a bedroom with an adult unless the local department approves and documents a plan to allow the child to sleep in the adult's bedroom due to documented needs, disabilities, or other specified conditions. Children of any age cannot share a bed with an adult. H. Children of the opposite sex over the age of three shall not sleep in the same room. I. Children under age seven or children with significant and documented cognitive or physical disabilities shall not use the top bunk of bunk beds. J. The home and grounds shall be free from litter and debris and present no hazard to the safety of the child receiving care. 1. The provider shall permit a fire inspection of the home by appropriate authorities if conditions indicate a need and the local department requests such an inspection. 2. Possession of any weapons, including firearms, in the home shall comply with federal and state laws and local ordinances. The provider shall store any firearms and other weapons with the activated safety mechanisms, in a locked closet or cabinet. Ammunition shall be stored in a separate and locked area. The key or combination to the locked closet or cabinet shall be maintained out of the reach of all children in the home. 3. Providers shall ensure that household pets are not a health or safety hazard in accordance with state laws and local ordinances and the local department shall request verification of provider compliance. 4. Providers shall keep cleaning supplies and other toxic substances stored away from food and locked as appropriate. Medications shall be out of reach of children and locked as appropriate. Medications shall be stored separately from food, except those medicines that require refrigeration. 5. Every home shall have an operable smoke detector, the specific requirements of which shall be coordinated through the local fire marshal. If a locality does not have a local fire marshal, the state fire marshal shall be contacted.

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6. Every home shall contain basic first aid supplies.

K. No more than six children in foster care may be placed in the home of a provider. Factors to consider in determining capacity include:

1. The physical accommodations of the home;

2. The capabilities and skills of the provider to manage the number of children;

3. The needs and special requirements of the child;

4. Whether the child's best interest requires placement in a certain type of home; 5. Whether any individuals in the home, including the provider's children, require special attention or services of the provider that interfere with the provider's ability to ensure the safety of all children in the home; and

6. Whether the foster care provider is also a child care provider.

L. The number of foster children who may be cared for in a home under subsection K of this section may exceed the numerical limitation in subsection K for any of the following reasons: 1. To allow a parenting youth in foster care to remain with the child of the parenting youth.

2. To allow siblings to remain together.

3. To allow a child with an established meaningful relationship with the family to remain with the family. 4. To allow a family with special training or skills to provide care to a child who has a severe disability. M. During the approval process, the provider shall develop a written emergency plan that includes fire and natural disasters. The plan shall include: 1. How the provider plans to maintain the safety and meet the needs of the child in the provider's home during a disaster; 2. How the provider shall evacuate the home, if necessary, in a disaster; and 3. How the provider shall relocate in the event of a large scale evacuation. N. Providers shall arrange for responsible adults to be available who can serve in the caretaker's role in case of an emergency. If the planned or long-term absence of the provider is required, the local department shall be notified of and approve any substitute arrangements the provider wishes to make. O. In the event of a large scale evacuation due to a disaster, if the provider cannot reach the local department, the provider shall call the State Child Abuse Hotline to notify the department of the provider's location and contact information.

law.lis.virginia.gov - 22VAC40-211-70. Standards for the home of the provider. - Virginia Law

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