The Department of Human Services announces a public hearing will be held Thursday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) via a virtual Teams Meeting to present the FY 2025 Intended Use Plan for the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG).
The SSBG is a flexible source of federal funding that allows states and territories to design social service programming tailored to their population’s unique needs. This funding supports a variety of programs essential to improving the well-being of individuals and families in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For FY 2025, VIDHS has strategically aligned its SSBG-funded programs with key goals, including: Achieving or maintaining economic self-support: Programs such as Employment Services and Independent and Transitional Living Services provide job training, skills development, and support for individuals transitioning to independent living.
Achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency: Services like Information and Referral and Day Care for Children connect families with essential resources and assistance to reduce dependency Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse, or exploitation: Protective Services for Adults and Children, along with Foster Care programs, ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals by addressing maltreatment and providing safe environments.
Preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care: Home-Based Services and Home-
Delivered Meals enable individuals to maintain independence and avoid institutionalization by providing in home support Securing referrals or admission to institutional care when necessary: Case Management and support services ensure that those requiring higher levels of care receive it in appropriate settings.
Commissioner Averil George invites members of the public to join the Zoom Virtual Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
To review the FY 2023 SSBG Intended Use Plan please visit
https://dhs.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SSBG-Intended-Use-Plan-FY25.pdf
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