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OMB #0970-0234 Exp. Date: Division of Social Services Social Services Block Grant Intended Use Plan The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13). STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BURDEN: Through this information collection, ACF is identifying plans for State use of Social Services Bock Grant (SSBG) Funding. The purpose of this information is to identify estimated SSBG expenditures and recipients, as well as the intended geographic location and eligibility considerations for planned services. Information will be used to gain insight on the administration of the SSBG program and to provide support to grantees related to the administration of their SSBG program. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 40 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of information. This is a mandatory collection of information and is required to retain a benefit [45 C.F.R. §96.74.]. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB # is 0970-0234 and the expiration date is . If you have any comments on this collection of information, please contact the Office of Community Services, Social Services Block Grant Program via email: SSBG@acf.hhs.gov. 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 I. General Information 1. State 2. Fiscal Year 3. State Official Contact Information 4. SSBG Contact Information 5. SSBG Award from Previous Year 6. SSBG Expenditures Planned for Current Year 7. TANF Funds Transferred into SSBG 8. Consolidate Block Grant Funds Included in SSBG Budget: YES NO Provide the amount of funding for each applicable funding source for the consolidated block grant. a. Funding Source(s) for the Consolidated Block Grant b. Amount of Funding from Each Program $ 7,080,623.00 $ 7,045,000.00 $ 0.00 Supportive Services 93.044 $ 1,000,000.00 Virgin Islands FY2022 Kimberley Causey-Gomez-Commissioner Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground, STE 1 St. Thomas, VI 00802 Kimberley.CauseyGomez@dhs.vi.gov (340) 718-2980 or (340) 642-8817 Michal Rhymer-Browne-Assistant Commissioner Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground, STE 1 St. Thomas, VI 00802 Michal.Rhymer-Browne@dhs.vi.gov (340) 774-1166 or (340) 690-0299 Congregate Meals 93.045 Home-Delivered Meals 93.045 Preventive Health 93.043 Family Caregivers 93.052 LIHEAP 93.568 Ombudsman 93.042 Elder Abuse Prevention 93.041 Community Services Block Grant 93.569 Community Based Child Abuse Prevention 93.590 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment 93.669 Social Services Block Grant 93.667 Nutrition Services Incentive Program 93.053 Developmental Disabilities 93.630 $ 750,000.00 $ 1,350,000.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 470,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 350,000.00 $ 110,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 9. SSBG Carryover Funding from the Previous Year: YES NO a. Source(s) of Carryover Funding b. Amount of Carryover from Each Source Supportive Services 93.044 $ 145,393.28 $ 653,788.83 $ 192,395.52 $ 186,706.30 $ 1,035,524.00 $ 425,276.30 $ 175,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Congregate Meals 93.045 Home-Delivered Meals 93.045 Family Caregiver Support Program 93.052 LIHEAP 93.568 Community Services Block Grant 93.569 Community Based Child Abuse Prevention 93.590 Developmental Disabilities 93.630 II. Administrative Operations 1. Administering Agency 2. Location 3. Mission/Goals of Agency 4. Description of Financial Operations Systems Virgin Islands Department of Human Services U.S. Virgin Islands The mission of the V.I. Department of Human Services is to provide social services that will enhance the quality of life for individuals and families with diverse needs; and work toward our vision to emerge as a public sector agency empowering individuals and families towards self-sufficiency through a seamless delivery system of services. The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services SSBG funded services will be directed toward the following goals: I. Achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce or eliminate dependency. II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests IV. Preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community- based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care. V. Securing referral or admission for institution care when other forms of care are not appropriate or providing services to individuals in institutions. DHS utilizes the Tyler Munis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as the official record of the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI). All transactions are conducted within the ERP system. Additionally, a check and balance system are in place which guarantees transparency and accountability of funding. GVI maintains Federal Audit compliance with an annual A133 Single Audit. The DHS Chief Financial Officer ensures the Social Services Block Grant is expended in line with the Intended Use Plan of the V.I. Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services allocates funds to programs based on the initial intended usage described in this report. However, monthly financial reports are reviewed with programmatic data to determine existing areas of greater needs. Realignments of funds are subsequently made in accordance with the respective findings. The Department's SSBG grant administration occurs within the Office of the Commissioner. The Assistant Commissioners, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Fiscal Affairs and SSBG Grant Administrator, coordinate the programmatic and fiscal management and monitoring across the Department. Monitoring at the individual service level is conducted throughout the Department by the service area's respective program administrator(s). DHS Office of Fiscal Management (OFM) works closely with all program managers to ensure fiscal management of the grant. Also, OFM works with all the divisions and the Department of Property and Procurement in obtaining all III. Program Planning 1. Planning for Distribution and Use of Funds Describe the planning process for determining the State’s use and distribution of SSBG funds. 2. Describe the Characteristics of Individuals to be Served Include definitions for child, adult, and family; eligibility criteria; and income guidelines. 3. Public Inspection of Pre-Expenditure Report Describe how the State made available for public inspection and comment the current Pre- Expenditure Report or revision to the report. Supporting documentation for public inspection is also required. (See V. Appendices, Appendix A: Documentation of public Hearing). SEE ATTACHMENT SEE ATTACHMENT SEE ATTACHMENT IV. Program Operations Complete one table for each service category provided by the state during the reporting period. 1. Program Operations – Adoption Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Adoption Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 2. Program Operations – Case Management Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Case Management Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests. Case Management Services are services or activities for the arrangement, coordination, and monitoring of services to meet the needs of individuals and families. Component services and activities may include individual service plan development; counseling; monitoring, developing, securing, and coordinating services; monitoring and evaluating client progress; and assuring that clients' rights are protected. Recipients are children, dependent adults- disabled adults 18-59 and senior citizens 60 years and over. There are no Income Eligibility restrictions for recipients of services. All recipients are eligible by virtue of their susceptibility to neglect, abuse and exploitation. In person and virtual services will be provided to recipients in the two districts of the U.S. Virgin Islands- the St. Thomas/St. John District which includes Water Island and the St. Croix District. N/A Service Providers are employed by the Department of Human Services. No Sub-Grantees for Case Management Services. 3. Program Operations – Congregate Meals a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Congregate Meals b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers IV. Preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community- based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care. Congregate meals are those services or activities designed to prepare and serve one or more meals a day to individuals in central dining areas in order to prevent institutionalization, malnutrition, and feelings of isolation. Component services or activities may include the cost of personnel, equipment, and food; assessment of nutritional and dietary needs; nutritional education and counseling; socialization; and other services such as transportation and information and referral. Eligibility is based on age- Priority for Senior Citizens-Age 60 whose eligibility and need are determined by the Client Assessment Form of our Senior Centers; Secondary in order of priority are Adults with Disablities (Age 18-59); No person shall be excluded from Congregate Meals on basis of income once deemed eligible for Senior Center and participation in other Socio-Recreational Activities. In Person Service of nutritionally sound meals at Senior Centers or other Congregate settings where Seniors and Adults with disabilities are served and meet the age eligibility requirements; Congregates meals are provided in the St. Thomas/St. John District and the St. Croix District. ON DHS provides the Congregate Meals by contracting with Private Vendors in both districts. However, DHS reserves the right to sub-grant Congregate Meals Services to eligible private non-profit entities. 4. Program Operations – Counseling Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Counseling Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 5. Program Operations – Day Care Services – Adults a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Day Care Services – Adults b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 6. Program Operations – Day Care Services – Children a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Day Care Services – Children b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 7. Program Operations – Education and Training Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Education and Training Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 8. Program Operations – Employment Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Employment Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 9. Program Operations – Family Planning Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Family Planning Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 10. Program Operations – Foster Care Services for Adults a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Foster Care Services for Adults b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 11. Program Operations – Foster Care Services for Children a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Prevention and Intervention Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 12. Program Operations – Health Related and Home Health Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Health Related and Home Health Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 13. Program Operations – Home Based Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Home Based Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers IV. Preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community- based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care. Home based services are those in-home services or activities provided to individuals or families to assist with household or personal care activities that improve or maintain adequate family well-being. These services may be provided for reasons of illness, incapacity, frailty, absence of a caretaker relative, or to prevent abuse and neglect of a child or adult. Major service components include homemaker services, chore services, home maintenance services, and household management services. Component services or activities may include protective supervision of adults and/or children to help prevent abuse, temporary Eligibility is based on age - Adults with disabilities (ages 18-59) and senior citizens age 60 and older. Physician statement verifying the individual has a current medical need for assistance with personal care task and the other activities of daily living. The client must need assistance with at least one personal care task, and reside in the geographic area described in the agreement. In-person services are delivered in the Homes of eligible recipients by Homemakers, aka Personal Care Attendants, Certified Nursing Assisants N/A None. Services are provided by employees of the Department of Human Services. 14. Program Operations – Home Delivered Meals a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Home Delivered Meals b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers IV. Preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community- based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care. Home-delivered meals are those services or activities designed to prepare and deliver one or more meals a day to an individual's residence in order to prevent institutionalization, malnutrition, and feelings of isolation. Component services or activities may include the cost of personnel, equipment, and food; assessment of nutritional and dietary needs; nutritional education and counseling; socialization services; and information and referral. Eligibility is based on age (60+) income, financial resources, need as determined by the Client Assessment Form for the purpose of this service; Medical conditions; Usually homebound; In times of Public Health Emergency, in which seniors are vulnerable, medical conditions and homebound status are usually waived. Caregivers of the eligible seniors are also eligible for meals in times of Public Health Emergency; Adults with disabilities (Ages 18-59) who have medical or physical conditions which make them vulnerable for neglect or abuse are also eligible to apply and will be served based on availability of funding. Home-Delivered Meals are delivered to individual homes of eligible recipients in both Districts of the Virgin Islands- St. Thomas/St. John District and the St. Croix District. N/A Non-profit entities are eligible to apply to provide Home-Delivered and Congregate Meal Services. 15. Program Operations – Housing Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Housing Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 16. Program Operations – Independent and Transitional Living Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Independent and Transitional Living Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 17. Program Operations – Information and Referral a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Information and Referral b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers I. Achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce or eliminate dependency. Information and referral services are those services or activities designed to provide information about services provided by public and private service providers and a brief assessment of client needs (but not diagnosis and evaluation) to facilitate appropriate referral to these community resources. Services are provided to adults age 18 or older, senior citizens 60 years and older, and adults with disabilities (18-59). For purposes of this service:Adult is defined as a person aged 18 or older. Services have no income eligibility restrictions. In person, Telephone, and virtual services will be provided to recipients in the two districts of the U.S. Virgin Islands-the St. Thomas/St. John District which includes Water Island and the St. Croix District. In person services are usually provided in the DHS Offices, but DHS will also provide in-person services to recipients who are homebound will be provided in the recipients' homes when necessary and safe for service providers to access these homes. N/A No Subgrantees. Service Providers are DHS Employees. 18. Program Operations – Legal Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Legal Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers I. Achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce or eliminate dependency. Legal services are those services or activities provided by a lawyer or other person(s) under the supervision of a lawyer to assist individuals in seeking or obtaining legal help in civil matters such as housing, divorce, child support, guardianship, paternity, and legal separation. Component services or activities may include receiving and preparing cases for trial, provision of legal advice, representation at hearings, and counseling. Recipients are usually Adults with Disabilities (ages 18-59) and Senior Citizens age 60 and older; Usually at risk for abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Adults who are low-income or poor are also referred to Legal Services; Family Caregivers of adults with disabilities or senior citizens are also eligible to receive Legal Services. In person services provided in-office and Mobile Van of the Legal Services of the Virgin Islands in both districts- St. Thomas/St. John District (On the island of St. John, Services may be provided in the DHS Multi-purpose Center) and the St. Croix District; Telephone; or Virtually. N/A Legal Services of the Virgin Islands is the usual Sub-Grantee; Referrals are made usually by the Adult Protective Services Staff or Information and Referral Services to Legal Services of the Virgin Islands. 19. Program Operations – Pregnancy and Parenting Services for Young Parents a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Pregnancy and Parenting Services for Young Parents b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 20. Program Operations – Prevention and Intervention Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Prevention and Intervention Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers I. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests Prevention and intervention services are those services or activities designed to provide early identification and/or timely intervention to support families and prevent or ameliorate the consequences of, abuse, neglect, or family violence, or to assist in making arrangement for alternate placements or living arrangements where necessary. Such services may also be provided to prevent the removal of a child or adult from the home. Component services and activities may include investigation; assessment and/or evaluation of the extent of the problem; counseling, including mental health counseling or therapy as Recipients of Prevention and Intervention Services are children and youth who are identified as "At Risk" of abuse, neglect, family violence, juvenile delinquency, and other at risk circumstances in the home setting. Services for parents of at-risk youth are also eligible for counseling, parenting skills, information and referral services. Supervision of youth who are identified as Persons In Need of Supervision and youth who may be adjudicated in the family court system are also eligible services provided. In Person and Virtual Services are provided to eligible recipients in both the St. Thomas/St. John District and the St. Croix District. N/A No Sub-Grantees. Services Provided by DHS Employess. 21. Program Operations – Protective Services for Adults a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Protective Services for Adults b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests Protective services for adults are those services or activities designed to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests. Examples of situations that may require protective services are injury due to maltreatment or family violence; lack of adequate food, clothing or shelter; lack of essential medical treatment or rehabilitation services; and lack of necessary financial or other resources. Component services or activities may include investigation; immediate intervention; emergency medical services; emergency shelter; developing case plans; initiation of legal action (if needed); counseling Recipients are adults with disabilities ages 18-59 and senior citizens 60 years and older; Vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation; There are no income eligibility restrictions. Services are provided to all dependent adults and senior citizens based on the need for protection. In person and virtual services will be provided to recipients in the two districts of the U.S. Virgin Islands- the St. Thomas/St. John District which includes Water Island and the St. Croix N/A No Sub-Grantees; Service Providers are employees of the Department of Human Services 22. Program Operations – Protective Services for Children a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Protective Services for Children b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests Eligible Recipients are children who are suspected or confirmed to have been victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. There are no Income Eligibility Restrictions for this Service. Eligible Recipients are children who are suspected or confirmed to have been victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. There are no Income Eligibility Restrictions for this Service. In Person social services to children and youth who are reported to be suspected and/or confirmed victims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. Provision of Investigative Services, individual and family counseling, case management, assessments/evaluations of family units, court support and testimonies, and overall support to children, youth, parents, and relatives who are primary or secondary victims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. N/A No sub-grantees funded for Protective Services of Children. DHS employees provide these services to eligible recipients. 23. Program Operations – Recreational Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Recreational Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. Recreational services are those services or activities designed to provide, or assist individuals to take advantage of, individual or group activities directed towards promoting physical, cultural, and/or social development. Social and Recreational (Socio-Recreation) Services are provided to adults age 60 or older, disabilities and to persons under age 18 who have disabilities and have been declared legal adults. For purposes of this service: “Adult” is defined as “a person aged 18 or older. The Senior Citizen and Adults with Disabilities Seeking membership in the Senior Centers must be able to take care of their personal toileting needs and be able to feed themselves with minimal support. In Person Socio-Recreational Services are provided to eligible Senior Citizens and Adults with Disabilities in the DHS Senior Centers and external settings; In times of Public Health Emergency e.g. COVID-19 Pandemic, staff provides virtual and telephone Wellness Checks and provides recreational activities to the eligible Seniors and Adults with Disabilities by delivering puzzles, board games, books, and other items to keep the recipients socially engaged and mentally stimulated. N/A No Sub-grantees. DHS employees provide the services to the eligible recipients. 24. Program Operations – Residential Treatment Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Residential Treatment Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 25. Program Operations – Special Services for Persons with Developmental or Physical a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Special Services for Persons with Developmental or Physical b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. Disabilities, or Persons With Visual or Auditory Impairments Special services for persons with developmental or physical disabilities, or persons with visual or auditory impairments, are services or activities to maximize the potential of persons with disabilities, help alleviate the effects of physical, mental or emotional disabilities, and to enable these persons to live in the least restrictive environment possible. Component services or activities may include personal and family counseling; respite care; family support; recreation; transportation; aid to assist with independent functioning in the community; and training in mobility, There is no income requirement and serves persons with disabilities; Services available to children and adults with disabilities. In Person and Virtual Services to include advocacy, family support, assistance to aid with independent functioning in the community, et. Provided to residents in both districts of the Virgin Islands- St. Thomas/St. John District and St. Croix District. N/A DHS reserves the right to sub-grant a portion or all of the funding provided for this Service Category. However, DHS can also provide the services described above in coordination with other public agencies or Offices of the U.S. Virgin Islands and in-house of the Department. 26. Program Operations – Special Services for Youth Involved in or at Risk of Involvement with Criminal Activity a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Special Services for Youth Involved in or at Risk of Involvement with Criminal Activity b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 27. Program Operations – Substance Abuse Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Substance Abuse Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers 28. Program Operations – Transportation Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Transportation Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. Transportation services are those services or activities that provide or arrange for the travel, including travel costs, of individuals in order to access services, or obtain medical care or employment. Component services or activities may include special travel arrangements such as special modes of transportation and personnel to accompany or assist individuals or families to utilize transportation. Recipients are Adults with disabilities (Ages 18-59) and Senior Citizens age 60 and older; DHS provides Transportation for our eligible recipients of Socio-Recreational Services and provides transportation to DHS Personnel who assist individuals eligible for our program services (Meals on Wheels, Home Maker Services, Family Caregiver Support, etc.) provided under the Social Services Block Grant; Caregivers who care for Adults with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, and Older Adults (55 and older) who are primary caregivers of minor children are also eligible for Transportation Services. In person services provided to eligible recipients; Transportation of eligible recipients from their homes to senior centers, or private or public service providers, medical service providers, legal services, shopping, recreational activities, etc. DHS maintains a fleet of Vehicles which provide Transportation and can also pay Private entities or Non-profits to deliver transportation services N/A DHS reserves the right to sub-grant a portion of the funding for Transportation Services to non-profits; Also DHS can purchase transportation services from private providers or para-transit services e.g. V.I. Public Works Department VITRAN Plus; DHS also provides these services with the assistance of DHS employees and Vehicles. 29. Program Operations – Other Services a. Service Category (use uniform definition) – Other Services b. SSBG Goal c. Description of Services d. Description of Recipients (eligibility considerations) e. Method of Delivery and Geographic Area f. Partnering State Agency g. Subgrantee / Service Providers I. Achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce or eliminate dependency. II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. Other Services are services that do not fall within the definitions of the preceding 28 services. The definition used by the State for each of these services should appear elsewhere in the annual report. , The V.I. Department of Human Services will provide the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits to low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. LIHEAP Services are provided to low income households which have gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level. Priority is given to applicants age 60 or older, adults with disabilities, and families with young children under age five. The specific populations of Family Caregivers who are eligible to receive services include: 1) Adult family members providing care to individuals 60 years of age and older 2) Adult family member providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer's Disease and related In Person services are the usual method of delivery for the LIHEAP and Family Caregiver Support Program; Eligibility determinations may be conducted in person or via submission of required support documentation to the Programs via electronic means (Email, Citizen Portal (If available), Submission to Drop Boxes). For the Family Caregiver Support Program In person or Virtual Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Information and Referral, and education to support Caregivers in providing effective care to their relatives. N/A No Subgrantees for the Provision of Other Services. DHS employees and Private Providers deliver the services to eligible recipients. V. Appendices Appendix A: Documentation of Public Hearing Attach documentation of public hearing, such as public hearing notices, websites, electronic correspondence, letters, newspaper articles, etc. Appendix B: Certifications Attach signed copies of the following certifications 1. Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke 3. Lobbying 4. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters Appendix C: Proof of Audit Federal regulations state that: “Each State shall, not less often than every two years, audit its expenditures from amounts received (or transferred for use) under this title…Within 30 days following the completion of each audit, the State shall submit a copy of that audit to the legislature of the State and to the Secretary.” (Sec. 2006 [42 U.S.C. 1397a, Sec. 2006]). Provide a copy or link to the most recent audit, or a description of the audit that specifies when the audit occurred and summarizes the results of the audit. Appendix D: SF 424M Scanned copy must be uploaded with application Appendix E: Federal Financial Report (FFR) For SF-425 Federal Financial Reporting (FFR) Form SF-425 Scanned copy must be uploaded with the Intended Use Plan