Family Children and Protective Services - Foster Care and Adoption

To protect vulnerable children and adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation and prevent family violence and disruption, by supporting family preservation and community living.

Step 1:  Contact the Department to discuss foster parenting.

Step 2:  Potential parents must submit to the department for a Foster Care and Adoption Assessment.  This includes:

  • Completing the department Foster Care and Adoption Intake Application form
  • Submitting to a child abuse and criminal background check
  • Providing a medical report and police certificate
  • Participating in a home inspection
  • Participating in a home study to review readiness for fostering
  • Participating in mandatory foster care training

Step 3:  The completed documents are submitted to the Intake Officer.

Step 4:  A file is created and forwarded to the Case Manager and placed on the department's waiting list.

Step 5:  If an emergency arises, contact will be made with persons on the list to ascertain their readiness.

 

Department Contact Information

Social Development

P.O. Box 3126
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

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