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Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 34 - Welfare » Chapter 1 - Social Welfare Generally » § 18a. Home Care Service for aged and indigent citizens

In order to assist senior citizens who are aged and indigent to enjoy basic comforts of living during their declining years, the Commissioner of Human Services is hereby authorized to institute a Home Care Service. This service shall include, but not be limited to cleaning of rooms, assistance in cooking, and other domestic chores. The Commissioner of Human Services is hereby authorized to employ persons trained in domestic skills to provide this service on a daily basis throughout the Virgin Islands. Funds for this purpose are authorized to be appropriated in the annual operating budget for the Department of Human Services.