The Department of Family and Children Services, in collaboration with the Department of Community Support and Engagement, is proud to join the global community in celebrating Social Work Month this March 2026 under the theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.”
This theme speaks deeply to the heart of the Turks and Caicos Islands, where social workers serve as pillars of strength, compassion, and hope within our communities. In our close-knit communities, social workers provide critical support to children, families, the elderly, and vulnerable individuals, ensuring that no one is left behind as our nation progresses.
Social work in the Turks and Caicos Islands is more than a profession, it is a calling and a national responsibility. It represents a commitment to protecting our children, strengthening families, supporting our elderly, and preserving the dignity and well-being of every resident across every island and community.
Director of the Department of Family and Children Services, Mrs. Ashley Adams-Forbes, expressed sincere appreciation, stating: “Social workers are the heart of safeguarding and social protection within our communities. Their work requires not only skill and knowledge, but empathy, courage, and unwavering commitment. We are proud to recognise and celebrate their contributions, and we thank them for their continued dedication to protecting and uplifting those we serve.”
Honourable Shaun D. Malcolm Minister responsible for Family and Children Services and Community Support and Engagement praised the invaluable contributions of social workers, stating, “Social workers are the quiet heroes within our communities. They provide hope in moments of hardship, protection in times of vulnerability, and guidance when it is needed most. Their work helps ensure that as the Turks and Caicos Islands grows and prospers, every individual has the opportunity to live in safety, dignity, and stability.”
As part of Social Work Month, the Department will host several initiatives to promote awareness of the profession and recognise the vital role social workers play in strengthening families and communities.
As we celebrate Social Work Month 2026, we honour and thank the social workers of the Turks and Caicos Islands for their tireless service and unwavering dedication. Their work uplifts lives, defends dignity, and helps transform our nation into a stronger, more compassionate, and more resilient Turks and Caicos Islands for all.
