The Children's Ombudsman has the authority to do all of the following with regard to children receiving child-protective services, in foster care, or placed for adoption:
1. Pursue all necessary action, including legal action, to protect the rights and welfare of such children;
2. Pursue legislative advocacy in the best interest of such children;
3. Review policies and procedures relating to any child-serving agency's involvement with such children and make recommendations for improvement; and
4. Subject to an appropriation of funds, commence and conduct investigations into alleged violations of the rights of a foster parent.
2020, c. 1090.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 4.4 - Office of the Children's Ombudsman
§ 2.2-439. Children's Ombudsman; establishment; appointment; removal
§ 2.2-440. Procedures; training; complaint; investigation; notification of safety concerns
§ 2.2-441. Individuals making complaint to Children's Ombudsman
§ 2.2-442. Children's Ombudsman; powers
§ 2.2-448. Penalty for filing complaint or cooperating in investigation prohibited