P.O. Box 3126
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
The Social Development Department provides a wide cadre of services to meet the holistic needs of its service population. These services are:
- Family, Children, Protective Services (Adoption, Foster Care, Children Residential Services, Children and Family Support Services)
- Social Protection (Public Assistance, Day Care Assistance, Social Housing, Legal Aid)
- Aged Care Services (Home Care Services, Seniors' Recreational Services, Seniors' Engagement)
- Disability Services (Early Intervention, Autism, Vocational Services/BVI Services-Job Placement)
- Community Services (Community Development, Offender Management Services)
The Social Development Department is guided by the following core values. Respect for all regardless of race, religion or status and we aim to promote and encourage individual and community responsibility and demonstrate integrity and commitment in all our actions. We value diversity, provide ethical and confidential services, dignified and client centered service.
Mission
To provide the Virgin Islands (British) population with effective social service to empower, promote and enrich their quality of life, while fostering individual independence.
Vision
We envision the Social Development Department as a compassionate, accountable and responsive organization that will effectively and efficiently deliver the highest level of social services and improve the quality of life of every resident and citizen of the BVI.
Frequently Used Forms
What's Happening Within Our Department?
| 19 Differently-Abled Persons Receive Development Certificates |
3 Dec 2021 - 4:46pm
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| Safe Haven’s Outreach Event A Success |
24 Nov 2021 - 4:40pm
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| Adina Donovan Home Receives New Generator |
11 Nov 2021 - 4:23pm
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| Office Of Gender Affairs Calls For Protection Of Women |
10 Nov 2021 - 2:47pm
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| ‘Know Your Worth’ For Domestic Violence Awareness |
30 Sep 2021 - 3:44pm
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| Income Support Applicants Warned Of Fake Emails And Scammers |
16 Aug 2021 - 3:47pm
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| Income Support Programme Deadline Extended To July 16 |
9 Jul 2021 - 11:15am
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| Registration Contact Info - COVID-19 Income Support Programme |
2 Jul 2021 - 7:49pm
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| Honourable de Castro Donates Kitchen Supplies To Senior Centre |
22 Jun 2021 - 3:14pm
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| Statement By Honourable Carvin Malone - Status Update On Community Centres Repairs And Upgrades |
1 May 2021 - 10:16am
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Mrs. Annie Malone Frett
Chief Social Development Officer
Department Contact Information
To make contact with Social Development Department, see below for contact information:
Social Development
Business Hours:
Operates on a 24 hour basis
Email Address: socialdevelopment@gov.vg
Main Office
Telephone: 1(284) 468-3650
Emergency Number: 1(284) 468-9371
Fax: 1(284) 468-3695
Virgin Gorda Office
Telephone: 1(284) 468-6524
Emergency Number:1(284) 468-9373