§ 351. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to make possible through public financial subsidy the most appropriate adoption of each child certified by the Department of Human Services as requiring a subsidy to assure adoption.
§ 352. Definition of “child”
As used in this chapter, except as otherwise required by the context, “child” means a minor as defined by § 104(a) of this title, who is (a) a dependent of a public or voluntary licensed child-placing agency, (b) legally free for adoption, and (c) in special circumstances either (1) because he or she has established […]
§ 353. Administration and funding
The Department of Human Services shall establish and administer an ongoing program of subsidized adoption. Subsidies and services for children under this program shall be provided out of funds appropriated to the Department of Human Services for the maintenance of children in foster care or made available to it from other sources.
§ 354. Eligibility
Whenever significant emotional ties have been established between a child and his or her foster parents, and the foster parents seek to adopt the child, the child shall be certified as eligible for a subsidy conditioned upon his or her adoption under applicable Virgin Islands adoption procedures by the foster parents. In all other cases, […]
§ 256. Gifts
The Department of Human Services may accept and use gifts unconditionally by will or otherwise for carrying out the purpose of this chapter. Gifts made under such conditions as in the judgment of the Department are proper and consistent with the provisions of this chapter may be so accepted and shall be held, invested, reinvested, […]
§ 257. Eligibility for services
Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided to any physically handicapped individual, including any civil employee of the United States disabled while in the performance of his duty, who, at the time of filing his application therefor, resides in the Virgin Islands; Provided, That where necessary to achieve the vocational rehabilitation of an individual such vocational […]
§ 258. Assignability of maintenance rights
The right of any individual to maintenance under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity.
§ 259. Hearing for aggrieved person
Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation or any other services authorized by this chapter who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of any authorized officer or employee of the Department of Human Services, shall be entitled to a fair hearing by the Commissioner.
§ 260. Misuse of records and information
It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the programs authorized by this chapter, and in accordance with regulations for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list, or names of, or […]
§ 202. Definitions
As used in this chapter (1) “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime against him. The term “victim” also includes the immediate family members of a crime victim who is a minor or who is physically […]