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Kinship care placement in Virgin Islands

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Location Data Type 2010
Virgin Islands
Number
48
Rate per 1,000 children
1.8
Location Data Type 2010
Number
48
Rate per 1,000 children
1.8

Definition and Source

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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