The Division of Human Services

About Us

The Division of Human Services and Family Affairs is the main government agency with responsibility for the protection of vulnerable children on the island. There are a number of other government and non-governmental sectors that provide complementary services to children at risk. Thus it is important to develop a mechanism by which all human service workers are united in their approach to dealing with the sensitization issues of child protection. Human service workers are often actively involved in the complex, painful and often life threatening situations involving children and are required to make sound judgements and timely decisions in their quest to protect children. The protocol for the Management of Child Abuse and Neglect is therefore one tool that can be utilized to guide interventions and promote best practices.

Mission Statement

Build social capital through the empowerment of individuals and communities to improve socio-economic conditions towards self direct change to result in advancement of individuals, communities and the nation.

Definition of the Community Services Unit

The Community Development Unit is about positve planned change taking place at or among the following three levels, the individual group and the community, and contributing to improvement. This process ultimately promotes positive change and empowerment.

What are the core responsibilities of Human Services Professionals?

Core responsibilities of human services professionals include:

Assisting individuals, families, and communities in overcoming their problems and helping them improve their quality of life
Counseling for mental, physical, and emotional problems.
Organizing support groups to prevent different forms of abuse.

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm

Our Location
Corner of Chisel and High St. Castries, Saint Lucia

Contact Info
(758) 468-5361/ 452-7204
email: humanservices@health.gov.lc/huservices@yahoo.com

Services

Meet the he Division of Human Services Officers

Director
Beverley Ann Poyotte

I am Kendall Elva a Social Transformation Officer. My work region is Vieux-Fort North and Vieux-Fort South. As a Social Transformation I work collaboratively with communities and other relevant stakeholders to address the developmental challenges confronting persons residing in my work region in a sustainable, meaningful and comprehensive manner.

Kendall Elva

Vieux Fort North and South

As STO it is my responsibility to work with communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local authorities to identify and effectively access resources and opportunities to help alleviate some of the societal issues affecting all sectors of the community.

David Moise

Gros-Islet

I am proud to serve the Dennery North/South Region. With the aforesaid, I facilitate the establishment/development of community groups and provide relevant support services to the same. Further, I promote community development by encouraging residents to participate in processes which ensure self-help and empowerment.

Darnally St Ange

Babonneau

Hi, I am Antonia Rene’-Marius, Social Transformation Officer for Castries South East and the Coordinator for the Community After School Programme (CASP). As a Social Transformation Officer, my job entails engaging and empowering the people of Castries South East Region by employing different methods and strategies to address issues and societal ills which plagues these communities.

Antonia Marius

Castries South East and (CASP) Coordinator

My name is Ivy Remy-St Helen and I am the Social Transformation Officer for the Community of Laborie. This is inclusive of the communities of Banse La Grace and Augier. Being a Social Transformation Officer to me means working assiduously to employ strategies and methods to engage and empower the residents of my community in an effort to transform their lives for the better.

Ivy Gaby St Helen

Laborie

My name is Shalina Mann, Social Transformation Officer for the Castries North and East Regions. As a Social Transformation Officer, I facilitate the establishment of Community Based and Non-Governmental Organizations and provide support to these groups necessary for their effectiveness. I also organize and promote community programmes and projects geared at responding to the needs of the respective communities within my regions. I firmly believe that change happens when individuals are given the support that they require to realize their potential and bring out their strengths in living fulfilling lives.

Shalina Mann

Castries North and Castries East

My name is Ordula Linor Social Transformation Officer for Micoud North & South from. While on this journey my goals are to serve the people of the district and to build linkage between various community groups.

Ordula Linor

Micoud North and South

Hi I am Fredora Justin-Alcindor your Social Transformation Officer for Castries Central and South. My work in serving you is guided by four key principles: Unconditional positive regard- because I believe the beggar is deserving of the same respect as the king. Integrity because I value the consistency of the unseen and the seen. Compassion- because I believe that every task should come from the heart. Humility- I recognize God's grace in all I am and do.

Fredora Justin-Alcindor

Castries Central & South

My name is Shema Glasgow and I am the Social Transformation Officer for Choiseul, the Cultural District and Soufriere, the Tourism Mecca Of St.Lucia. My duties as a Social Transformation Officer (STO) are highly rewarding and humbling in that it demands and allows for community engagement at a grassroots level.

Shema Glasgow

Choiseul

As the newest member of the unit, being a social transformation officer for a little over a month now has opened me up to a world of new experiences. A social transformation officer’s day is never set in stone and this is an inherent feature of the post where one will find that working on the grass roots level will expose the infinite needs of the community.

Jeff Desir

Dennery North and South