CHRISTIANSTED — Government House held the weekly live press briefing from Government House in St. Croix on Tuesday. VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Department of Human Services
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Human Services says SNAP benefits increased on October 1
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) is excited to announce anincrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective October 1, 2024.This
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DHS’ family assistance division to close temporarily Friday
FREDERIKSTED — The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, announces a temporary closure of the Certification Unit in the St. Croix
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Human Services Announces Reopening of Mars Hill Location in Frederiksted
FREDERIKSTED — The Division of Family Assistance and Medicaid is pleased to announce the reopening of its Mars Hill, Frederiksted location on Monday, March 4,
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USVI SNAP-Cash Documentation Due by January 1, 2024 To Ensure Benefits, DHS Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, Certification Unit said today all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH households)in the
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SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted
WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open
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Important SNAP/CASH Documentation Deadline Looming in the USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) wishes to remind all SNAP/CASH households in the U.S. Virgin
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Fire at Queen Louise Home For Children Safely Contained; Children Moved, DHS Says
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services said that there was a fire incident at Queen Louise Home for Children on St. Croix,
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DHS Emphasizes Importance of Keeping Medicaid Information Current With Form
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Medicaid Division said it is important for its Medicaid members to keep their contact
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Biden, Feds Cut Back On SNAP Benefits for Virgin Islanders Starting This Month
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) said the federally-approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments (supplemental) to all U.S.
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