Locations
Virgin Islands
Statistics on children, youth and families in the Virgin Islands from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development
Kinship care placement
Downloading image...
![loading...](/images/loading.gif)
Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Kinship homes are those headed by a child’s aunt or uncle, cousin, grandparent, godparent, or adult
sibling, in which a child is placed for fostering care. Like foster homes, kinship homes must meet
licensing requirements ensuring health and safety.
Data Source
Notes
Percents provided are out of all children placed into out-of-home care.
Data for St. Thomas also include St. John.
Last Updated
April 2013