US Virgin Islands Department of Human Services

US Virgin Islands Department of Human Services Service, Security and Support. Proudly serving the territory for over 84 years from the cradle to the grave.

We care about the needs of individuals and families who are displaced or face sudden misfortune. We strive to improve the delivery of services to the disadvantaged, young, abused, neglected or abandoned; juvenile delinquents and the aged through our various programs and offices as listed:
• Child Care and Regulatory Services
• Children, Youth and Families
• Disabilities and Rehabilitation
• Family Assistance Programs
• Intake and Emergency Services
• Office of the Commissioner
• Office of Legal Counsel
• Personnel and Labor Relations
• Preschool Services
• Residential Services
• Senior Citizens Affairs

Good news, Kingshill Head Start families! 🎉We are excited to welcome our youngest learners back to the Kingshill Head St...
15/09/2026

Good news, Kingshill Head Start families! 🎉

We are excited to welcome our youngest learners back to the Kingshill Head Start for the first day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2026!

While WAPA continues its water restoration efforts in the surrounding area, the Department of Human Services has put comprehensive arrangements in place to ensure a reliable water supply directly on site. The health, safety, and well-being of our children and staff are our highest priorities, and these temporary measures allow us to safely open and fully operate.

We want to send a warm welcome back to all of our amazing students, teachers, staff, and families! Thank you all so much for your incredible patience, flexibility, and support while we worked through these utility updates.

We can't wait to see our young learners tomorrow morning for a bright and productive school year! ✨

Quick Details:

Location: Kingshill Head Start Center (St. Croix)

First Day of School: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Status: Open & Ready for Students!

Community Support Day: Healing Together, Rising StrongerThe Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, Division of Dis...
15/09/2026

Community Support Day: Healing Together, Rising Stronger

The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services (DDRS), is pleased to join community partners for Community Support Day, presented by TWIGS Ministry, Inc. and VASE Women in Motion.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Williams Delight Community Center, Frederiksted, St. Croix

This FREE community event will bring valuable resources and support directly to residents and families, including crisis counselors and mental health professionals, health screenings, family and child care support, employment and career development, financial management resources, and healing and wellness services.

Community Support Day is about peace, recovery, connection, and ensuring that no one has to walk the path to healing alone.

DDRS is proud to stand alongside our community partners in connecting Virgin Islanders with the services, tools, and support they need.

💚 Healing Together, Rising Stronger. Hope Begins Here.

14/09/2026

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! 🚨

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of young people?

The Division of Personnel, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, announces the Correction Officer (Youth Rehabilitation Center) Entrance Examination for the St. Croix District.

📅 Application Period: September 4–18, 2026
📝 Examination Dates: October 20–22, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

✔️ High school diploma or equivalency certificate
✔️ Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
✔️ U.S. citizen or permanent resident
✔️ Must be at least 20 years old and under 46 years old
✔️ Must successfully complete all required testing and screening

Candidates must pass a Civil Service online examination, physical agility test, psychological examination, oral board interview, and comprehensive background check.

EXEMPT FROM THE WRITTEN EXAM?

The following candidates are exempt from taking the written examination but must meet all other qualification requirements:

🎓 Individuals with an associate degree or higher in any field
🇺🇸 Honorably discharged veterans from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (DD214 required)
👮 Certified Correction Officers from any U.S. jurisdictional correctional facility in good standing

⏰ Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026

👉 Apply today: www.dopusvi.org/careers

📞 Questions?
St. Croix: Chemyne Ible-John — (340) 718-8588 ext. 4024
St. Croix: Zolymar Garcia — (340) 718-8588 ext. 4028

Your career can make a difference. Take the next step and apply today!

Investing in our children begins with supporting the dedicated professionals who care for and educate them every day!On ...
10/09/2026

Investing in our children begins with supporting the dedicated professionals who care for and educate them every day!

On Wednesday, the Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services (OCCRS) hosted the Fall Institute 2026 at the DC Canegata Recreation Center. Early childhood providers and educators gathered for a high-impact day of professional development designed to elevate quality practices across our early learning environments.

Special thanks to our featured presenters for sharing their expertise and empowering our provider community:

Resurgence ABA Therapy: Dr. Ria T. Archibald & Akricia Joseph

Child Care State Capacity Building Center: Holly Wilcher & Lisa Ojibway

Thank you to every attendee and partner who participated in making this year’s institute a success. Together, we are building a stronger, brighter foundation for our youngest learners!

💜💛Ω A huge thank you to the Brothers of the Eta Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the Twin City Ques,...
08/09/2026

💜💛Ω A huge thank you to the Brothers of the Eta Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the Twin City Ques, for taking the time to welcome our little ones at the Anna’s Hope Head Start for their first day of school. 💜💛Ω

Having strong community role models cheering on our students makes all the difference as they begin their educational journey. Thank you for your leadership, partnership, and for bringing so much positive energy to the first day! 💜💛Ω

Look at these bright smiles! 📸👇

🚨 UPDATE: Frederiksted Head Start Opens Tomorrow; Kingshill Opening Remains DelayedAttention St. Croix Parents and Famil...
08/09/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Frederiksted Head Start Opens Tomorrow; Kingshill Opening Remains Delayed

Attention St. Croix Parents and Families:

The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), Office of Head Start, is pleased to announce that Frederiksted Head Start will officially begin the school year tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9.

💧 Frederiksted Head Start
With water service available at the Frederiksted campus, the facility is ready to welcome our students and staff for their first day of school tomorrow.

🚨 Kingshill Head Start
The opening of the Kingshill Head Start campus remains suspended until further notice as we continue to address the water service issue affecting the facility.

VIDHS is closely monitoring the situation and will provide parents and families with an update on the opening of Kingshill Head Start as soon as additional information becomes available.

We thank our Head Start families for their continued patience, flexibility, and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our Frederiksted Head Start students tomorrow! 🎒📚

08/09/2026

🚨 URGENT UPDATE: 1st Day of School Delayed for Frederiksted & Kingshill Head Start (St. Croix) 🚨

Attention St. Croix Parents and Families:

The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS), Office of Head Start must urgently advise that the first day of school scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, for the Frederiksted and Kingshill Head Start campuses is delayed until further notice.

💧 Why is this happening?
This sudden closure is due to a lack of running water on the campuses, caused by ongoing utility repairs in the surrounding areas. We cannot safely open the facilities for our students and staff until a reliable water supply is fully restored.

🙏 Our Sincere Apologies:
We extend our deepest apologies to all our parents and families. We understand how highly anticipated the first day of school is, and we know this sudden delay causes major frustration and disruption to your daily schedules. However, the health, safety, and well-being of our children must always remain our absolute highest priority.

What’s Next?
We are closely monitoring the repair progress with the utility. We will notify you immediately with a new start date the moment the water is restored and it is safe to open.

Thank you, St. Croix community, for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we navigate this unexpected challenge together.

✂️🎀 DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION ON ST. THOMAS! 🎀✂️On Wednesday, September 2, WE DID IT AGAIN! We officially cut the ribbons a...
03/09/2026

✂️🎀 DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION ON ST. THOMAS! 🎀✂️

On Wednesday, September 2, WE DID IT AGAIN! We officially cut the ribbons and blessed TWO brand-new Head Start facilities on St Thomas:

✨ The Minetta Mitchell Head Start Administration & Nutrition Center (Subbase)
✨ The Lindbergh Bay Head Start Learning Facility

That's 5 DOWN, 1 MORE TO GO!

These aren't just new buildings—they are dynamic, upgraded spaces where our children will learn and thrive, and where our incredible educators and families get the support they deserve!

A huge thank you to the leaders and partners who shared remarks and celebrated with us: Head Start Administrator Masikia Lewis, VIDHS Assistant Commissioner Carla Benjamin, VIDHS Commissioner Averil E. George, Custom Builders Senior PM Jerry Otto, ODR Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach, and Governor Albert Bryan Jr.

Projects of this magnitude take a village. We want to send a special thank you to DPNR, DPW, ODR, DPP, Custom Builders, our amazing Head Start team, our Federal Partners, and the Bryan-Roach Administration for bringing these projects to fruition!

And guess what? Keep your eyes peeled because we have 1 MORE ribbon cutting coming soon on St. Thomas!

Swipe through to check out the best moments from the celebrations!

Tackling the recent SNAP work requirements takes a village! 🇻🇮Navigating the recent federal updates to SNAP work require...
02/09/2026

Tackling the recent SNAP work requirements takes a village! 🇻🇮

Navigating the recent federal updates to SNAP work requirements is a team effort, and we are incredibly grateful for the robust support from our local partners.

This week at our Mars Hill location on St. Croix and Knud Hansen complex on St Thomas, several outstanding organizations joined the Division of Family Assistance on-site to provide direct assistance, resources, and guidance to our clients seeking work, training and volunteer oppurtunities. A huge thank you to:

🤝 USVI Department of Labor
🤝 USVI American Job Center
🤝 Disability Rights of the Virgin Islands
🤝 Job Corps of America

Thank you for helping our clients get access to essential resources and employment opportunities.

If you are looking for work, volunteer or training oppurtunities, please talk to one of these organizations the next time you are at one of our offices.

🇻🇮 Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands on the National Stage! 🇻🇮Some of our dedicated staff members are in Portland, Ma...
02/09/2026

🇻🇮 Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands on the National Stage! 🇻🇮

Some of our dedicated staff members are in Portland, Maine, participating in the 2026 Annual Business Meeting of the Interstate Commission for Juveniles (August 31 - September 2). They are collaborating with counterparts from across the country to advance juvenile justice, treatment, and intervention services.

A huge shoutout to the outstanding team representing the territory:

🔹 Carla Benjamin – Assistant Commissioner with oversight of the Division of Intervention and Prevention Services (formerly Division of Juvenile Justice)
🔹 Vaughn A. Walwyn – District Manager & Deputy Administrator for Interstate Compact on Juveniles
🔹 Alicia George – Director of Treatment, Youth Rehabilitation Center

We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Judge Amanda N. Heath (Superior Court, Augusta Judicial Circuit) for connecting with our delegation and sharing this moment with us!

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Charlotte Amalie
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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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