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Our mission is to provide social services that will enhance the quality of life for individuals and families with diverse needs in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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🌺 March is Women’s History Month!

VIDHS DD&RS celebrates Shanelle Lawrence, founder of Deaf Voyage VI—the first Deaf-owned tour company in the USVI. 🇻🇮

Championing inclusive tourism for Deaf & hard-of-hearing travelers.

#WomensHistoryMonth #VIDHS #AccessibilityMatters

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🎙️ Now streaming: Season 3 of the Your VIDHS Podcast kicks off with an inside look at Child Protective Services and how we protect children in the Virgin Islands.

Watch now: https://t.co/lb3Qi7k5rm

#YourVIDHS #VIDHS #USVI

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Early Connections Infant Toddler Conference 👶🏽

Hosted by the VIDHS Office of Child Care & Regulatory Services.

📍 Feb 25 – DC Canegata Recreation Center
📍 Feb 26 – Victor’s New Hideout

Strengthening support for infants & toddlers across the USVI.

#VIDHS #OCCRS

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💝 Feb. 14 is National Donor Day!

One donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation. Blood donation also supports critical health needs in our community.

Give the gift of life. ❤️ Learn more at https://t.co/Z8GGE2SkDC.

#NationalDonorDay #DonateLife #VIDHS

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🚨 SNAP Update – March 1, 2026

ABAWDs (18–64, no child under 14) must work, volunteer, or attend school/training 20 hrs/week to keep SNAP.

Notices will be mailed.
📞 STT/STJ: [phone]
📞 STX: [phone]

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Public Notice:
The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services advises that the Mars Hill location on St. Croix will close today at 12:00 p.m. due to internal operational considerations. The offices will reopen tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.

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🎄 Merry Christmas from Commissioner Averil George and the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services to everyone across the Virgin Islands. Wishing you a day filled with peace, joy, love, and togetherness.

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Congratulations to our newly crowned Mr. & Miss DHS 2025–2026 (St. Thomas/St. John), Shawn Samuel and Jamila Felix! 👑✨ Crowned at the DHS Fire & Ice Gala on Dec. 13 at My Brother’s Workshop. More photos coming soon.

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VIDHS advises the public that the Senior ID Office in Mars Hill, St. Croix is closed until Jan. 7, 2026 and will reopen Jan. 8, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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VIDHS Head Start, OCCRS, and DCFS shared holiday cheer at the Governor’s Children’s Christmas Party on St. Thomas on Dec. 9, representing the Children & Youth Task Force. More celebrations ahead on St. John and St. Croix.

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Happy Birthday to VIDHS Commissioner Averil George! 🎉
Today we celebrate your leadership, dedication, and service to the people of the Virgin Islands. Wishing you a joyful and blessed birthday!

#HappyBirthday #VIDHS #Leadership #USVI

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December is the International Month of Persons with Disabilities. The VIDHS Division of Disabilities & Rehabilitation Services urges our community to take the pledge: donate, improve accessibility, strengthen anti-discrimination policies, assess diversity, & show public support.

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�� Head Start Update – St. Croix 🚨
Due to the unexpected WAPA potable water situation, all Head Start locations on St. Croix are closed today to students, except Mars Hill, which remains open.
Please monitor official DHS updates. #VIDHS #HeadStartSTX #StCroix

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📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: Senior ID services on St. Thomas & St. John are temporarily closed this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

More info:
STT: [phone]
STJ: [phone]
STX: [phone]
#VIDHS #USVI

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Commissioner Averil George and the entire VIDHS team extend warm Thanksgiving wishes to the people of the Virgin Islands. Thank you for your trust and support as we continue serving our community with care and compassion. 🍂🧡
#VIDHS #Thanksgiving

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VIDHS Commissioner Averil George and her team accepted a generous donation of turkeys and hams from Paris Construction, Inc. 🦃

The gift will help provide a special Thanksgiving meal for our Head Start students and senior residents.

#VIDHS #ThanksgivingGiving #GivingBack

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🇺🇸 Today, the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services honors the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your courage and sacrifice inspire us all. ❤️💙

#VeteransDay #VIDHS #HonoringOurHeroes #USVirginIslands #ThankYouVeterans

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🥣 Support the Mister & Miss DHS STX Caribbean Breakfast Sale on Nov. 12!
Enjoy saltfish, chop chop, egg, banana fritters & Cream of Wheat/Oats — just $15 w/ juice!
📍 #3011 Golden Rock
Pre-order by Nov. 10
Info: Akilah O’Brien 340-725-8053
#VIDHS #DHSOnTheRise

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💜 November is National Family Caregiver Month! 💜 VIDHS – Division of Senior Citizens Affairs salutes caregivers who give love & strength daily. 💕 Info: STT/STJ: Sandra Bradley [phone] x4484 | STX: Arleen O’Reilly [phone] #VIDHS #DHSOnTheRise

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📢 NOTICE: VIDHS – Division of Family Assistance & Medicaid Program will close early today, Oct. 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM for scheduled staff training.
We thank the public for their understanding.
#VIDHS #VirginIslands #CommunityFirst