News and Events
09/04/12
Human Services Back to School with Dad .
The Department of Human Services Head Start Program encourages all fathers and male guardians to bring their children to the first day of school on Tuesday, September 4th at 7:30am for extended day and 7:45am for full day.
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08/13/12
2013 Block Grant Application Available
Department of Human Services hereby informs the Virgin Islands community of its intention to submit an application to the United States Department of Health & Human Services for a continuation Consolidated Block Grant as Authorized by the Omnibus Territories Act as amended 48 U.S.C. 1469.
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03/06/10
Childcare Public Hearing Meeting.
The Department of Human Services will host a second public hearing to discuss the new rules and regulations for administering childcare facilities. The follow up hearing will be held on St. Thomas at the Sugar Estate Head Start Center conference room at 1:30pm
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10/27/09
Human Services SNAP Program Receives National Recognition
The Department of Human Services Family Assistance Program will be doubly awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for administering the State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Commissioner's Message
Welcome to the Department of Human Services website. It is our pleasure to present a resource of all the programs and services we provide to the people of the Virgin Islands. We care about you, our clients. Therefore, the quality of service we give is of utmost importance to us as a government agency.
It is our hope that through this venue we continue to successfully fulfill our mission to

assist families in achieving their highest levels of self-sufficiency; and work toward our vision of offering a seamless delivery system of services to those in need.
Comments and suggestions to improve the website are welcome.
Thank you for allowing us to continue to serve you.
Sincerely,
Christopher E. Finch
Commissioner
FY 2013 Consolidated Block Grant Award
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