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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. 05/31/2025 05/31/2025 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 $ 6,903,260.00 $ 7,321,085.00 $ 0.00 Supportive Services $ 100,000.00 Virgin Islands FY2024 Averil E. George -Commissioner Nominee Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground, STE 1 St. Thomas, VI 00802 averil.george@dhs.vi.gov (340) 718-2980 or (340) 642-8817 Denelle Baptiste -Assistant Commissioner Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground, STE 1 St. Thomas, VI 00802 denelle.baptiste@dhs.vi.gov (340) 774-1166 or (340) 690-0299 Congregate Meals Home-Delivered Meals Preventive Health Family Caregivers LIHEAP Ombudsman Elder Abuse Prevention Community Services Block Grant Community Based Child Abuse Prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Social Services Block Grant Nutrition Services Incentive Program Developmental Disabilities Childrens Justice Act LIHEAP Supplemental Infrastructure Investments and Jobs A Independent Living Services Grant LIHEAP Supplemental - Low Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Family Violence Prevention and Services Act $ 1,269,900.00 $ 950,000.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 470,000.00 $ 700,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 140,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 350,000.00 $ 110,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 350,000.00 $171,828.00 $ 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 $ 144,198.00 $ 474,083.00 $ 906,192.00 $ 297,402.00 $ 392,042.00 $ 575,893.00 $ 104,388.00 $ 57,801.00 Congregate Meals Home-Delivered Meals Family Caregiver Support Program LIHEAP Community Services Block Grant Community Based Child Abuse Prevention Developmental Disabilities 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. Ill. 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 t he 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. 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 N/A - is not a service category under this funding source. Adoption services are those services or activities provided to assist in bringing about the adoption of a child. Component services and activities may include, but are not limited to, counseling the biological parent(s), recruitment of adoptive homes, and pre- and post- placement training and/or counseling. Recipients are children in care whose permanency goal is not reunification and whose legal trajectory is TOP. Recipient sof Adoption Services access services prior to being legally available for adoption. N/A N/A N/A 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 Ill. 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 Islandsthe 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. 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 III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and sults unable to protect their own interests. Counseling services are those services or activities that apply therapeutic processes to personal, family, situational, or occupational problems in order to bring about a positive resolution of the problem or improved individual or family functioning or circumstances. Problem areas may include family and marital relationships, parent-child problems, or drug abuse. Children, adults and the elderly; individual and groups across varying economic statuses. In- person, telephonically, via any appropriate available virtual platform to residents and constituents of the U. S. Virgin Islands. The U. S. Virgin Islands may partner with other states as deemed appropriate for efficients provision of services and goal attainment. The U. S. Virgin Islands directly administers funds but may enter into contractual relationship with service providers with the guidelines of the CFR. 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 IV. Preventing or Reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community-based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care. Day care services for adults are those services or activities provided to adults who require care and supervision in a protective setting for a portion of a 24-hour day. Component services or activities may include opportunity for social interaction, companionship and self education; health support or assistance in obtaining health services; counseling; recreation and general leisure time activities; meals; personal care services; plan development; and transportation. Disabled adults ages 18-59 and the elderly (ages 60 years and older).. In person services to recipients across both island districts. N/A As determined by agency. 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 N/A - is not a funded service category utilizing this grant Day Care services for children (including infants, pre-schoolers and school age children) are services or activities provided in a setting that meets applicable standards of state and local law, in a center or in a home, for a portion of a 24-hour day. Component services or activities may include a comprehensive and coordinated set of appropriate developmental activities for children, recreation, meals and snacks, transportation, health support services, social service counseling for parents, plan develoment, and licensing and monitoring of child care homes and facilities. N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 N/A Education and training services are those services provided to improve knowledge or daily living skills and to enhance cultural opportunities. Services may include instruction or training in, but are not limited to such issues as consumer education, health education, community protection and safety education, literacy education, English as a second language, and General Educational Development(G.E.D.). Component services or activities may include screening, assessment and testing; individual or group instruction; tutoring; may include screening, assessment and testing; individual or group instruction; tutoring; provision of books, N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 N/A Employment services are those services or activities provided to assist individuals in securing employment or acquiring or learning skills that promote opportunities for employment. Component services or activities may include employment screening, assessment, or testing; structured job skills and job seeking skills; specialized therapy (occupational, speech, physical); special training and tutoring, including literacy training and pre-vocational training; provision of books, supplies and instructional material; counseling, Transportation; and referral to community resources. N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 N/A Family planning services are those educational, comprehensive medical or social services or activities which enable individuals, including minors, to determine freely the number and spacing of their children and to select the means by which this may be achieved. These services and activities include a broad range of acceptable and effective methods and services to limit or enhance fertility, including contraceptive methods (including natural family planning and abstinence), and the management of infertility (including referral to adoption). Specific component services and activities may include preconceptional counseling, education, N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 N/A Foster care services for adults are those services or activities that assess the need and arrange for the substitute care and alternate living situation of adults in a setting suitable to the individual's needs. Individuals may need such services because of social, physical or mental disabilities, or as a consequence of abuse or neglect. Care may be provided in a communitybased setting, or such services may arrange for institutionalization when necessary. Component services or activities include assessment of the individual's needs; case planning and case management to assure that the individual receives proper care in the N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitaation of children and sults unable to protect their own interests. Foster care services for children are those services or activities associated with the provision of an alternative family life experience for abused, neglected or dependent children, between birth and the age of majority, on the basis of a court commitment or a voluntary placement agreement signed by the parent or guardian. Services may be provided to children in foster family homes, foster homes of relatives, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, child care institutions, pre-adoptive homes or supervised independent living situation. Component services or activities may include assessment of the child's needs; Children in need of the protection and intervention of the child protective services system, children the custody of the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, including those in extended foster care. Services may be delivered in person, telephonically, via various virtual platforms or in any form necessary to provide services to recipients across both island districts of the Virgin Islands. N/A Determined by agency. 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 Health related and home health services are those in-home or out-of- home services or activities designed to assist individuals and families to attain and maintain a favorable condition of health. Component services and activities may include providing an analysis or assessment of an individual's health problems and the development of a treatment plan; assisting individuals to identify and understand their health needs; assisting individuals to locate, provide or secure, and utilize appropriate medical treatment, preventive medical care, and health maintenance services, including in-home health services and emergency medical 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. Disabled adults ages 18 to 59 and seniors (age 60 years or older) that meet agency eligibility criteria after assessment. In person delivery of meals to home bound and other vulnerable disabled adults and seniors in both island districts of the Virgin Islands. N/A Determined by agency. 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 N/A Housing services are those services or activities designed to assist individuals or families in locating, obtaining, or retaining suitable housing. Component services or activities may include tenant counseling; helping individuals and families to identify and correct substandard housing conditions on behalf of individuals and families who are unable to protect their own interests; and assisting individuals and families to understand leases, secure utilities, make moving arrangements and minor renovations. N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. Independent and transitional living services are those services and activities designed to help older youth in foster care or homeless youth make the transition to independent living, or to help adults make the transition from an institution, or from homelessness, to independent living. Component services or activities may include educational and employment assistance, training in daily living skills, and housing assistance. Specific component services and activities may include supervised practice living and post-foster care services. Older youth in foster care or homeless youth making the transition to independent living or adults making the transition from an institutiion, or from omelessness to independent living. In person, telephonically, various virtual platforms and any apppropriate means of deliving services to recipients across both Virgin Islands island districts. N/A Determined by agency. 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 II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reducion or prevention or 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. Disabled adults ages 18 to 59 and seniors (age 60 and older). In person, telephone, and via virtual platforms to recipients in both island districts across the Virgin Islands. N/A None. Services provided by agency. 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 N/A 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. N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 N/A Pregnancy and parenting services are those services or activities for married or unmarried adolescent parents and their families designed to assist young parents in coping with the social, emotional, and economic problems related to pregnancy and in planning for the future. 'Component services or activities may include securing necessary health care and living arrangements; obtaining legal services; and providing counseling, child care education, and training in and development of parenting skills. N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 III. 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 Children, adults and families at risk forand/or in need of intervention and protection from maltreatment and exploitation. In person, telephone, and via virtual platforms across both island districts of the Virgin Islands. N/A Determined by agency. 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 remdyingneglect, abuse or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests Protective service 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 neeed); / Disable adults ages 18-59 and seniors (age 60 and older) that are subjected to maltreatment, explotiation, family violence and/or lack of essential resources. In person, telephone, and/or via virtual platforms to recipients in both island districts of the Virgin Islands. N/A Determined by agency. 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 sults unable to protect their own interests. Protective Services for Children are those services or activities designed to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children who may be harmed through physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, and negligent treatment or maltreatment, including failure to be provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. Component services or activities may include immediate investigation and intervention; emergency medical services; emergency shelter; developing case plans; initiation of legal action (if needed); counseling for the child and the family; assessment/evaluation of family circumstances Protective Services for Children are those services or activities designed to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children who may be harmed through physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, and negligent treatment or maltreatment, including failure to be provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. Component services or activities may include immediate investigation and intervention; emergency medical services; emergency shelter; developing case plans; initiation of legal action (if needed); counseling for the child and the family; assessment/evaluation of family circumstances In person, telephonically or via virtual platforms to recipients in both island districts of the Virgin Islands. N/A Determined by Agency. 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 V. Securing referral or admission for institution care when other forms of care are not appropriate or providing services to individuals in institutions. Residential treatment services provide short-term residential care and comprehensive treatment and services for children or adults whose problems are so severe or are such that they cannot be cared for at home or in foster care and need the specialized services provided by specialized facilities. Component services and activities may include diagnosis and psychological evaluation; alcohol and drug detoxification services; individual, family, and group therapy and counseling; remedial education and GED preparation; vocational or prevocational training; training in activities of daily living; supervised recreational and social Children or adults whose problems are so severe or are such that they cannot be cared for at hom eor in foster care and need the speiclaized services provided by specialized facilities. In person, telephonically and via virtual platforms to recipients that are wards of the Government of the Virgin Islands. N/A Agency enters into professional services contracts with various specialized residential facilities. Subfrantees and service providers are determined by agency. 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 OHS reserves the right to sub-grant a portion or all of the funding provided for this Service Category. However, OHS 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 II. Achieve or maintained self-sufficiency including reduction or prevention or dependency. Special services for youth involved in or at risk of involvement with criminal activity are those services or activities for youth who are, or who may become, involved with the juvenile justice system and their families. Components services or activities are designed to enhance family functioning and/or modify the youth's behavior with the goal of developing socially appropriate behavior and may include counseling, intervention therapy, and residential and medical services if included as an integral but subordinate part of th i Youth who are, or who may become involved with the juvenile justice system and their families. In person telephonically and via virtual platforms to recipients across both island districts of the Virgin Islands. N/A Determined by Agency. 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 N/A Substance abuse services are those services or activities that are primarily designed to deter, reduce, or eliminate substance abuse or chemical dependence. Except for initial detoxification services, medical and residential services may be included but only as an integral but subordinate part of the service. Component substance abuse services or activities may include a comprehensive range of personal and family counseling methods, methadone treatment for opiate abusers, or detoxification treatment for alcohol abusers. Services may be provided in alternative living arrangements such as institutional settings and N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 I. 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; OHS provides Transportation for our eligible recipients of Socio-Recreational Services and provides transportation to OHS 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. OHS 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. III. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of children and sdults unable to protect their own interests. 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 provides LIHEAP benefits to qualifying low-income households, particularly those paying high proportions of household incomes to meet immediate home electricity and/or gas expenses; the benefits are paid directly to the Utility companies. 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 su bmission 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 LIHEAP Services. DHS employees and Private Providers deliver the services to eligible recipients. When deemed appropriate and within federal guidelines the agency subgrants with private, nonprofit and faith-based organizzations and programs demonstrating effectiveness in the field of domestic violence services and prevention. 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