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Child Inc.

Since 1963, CHILD, Inc. has been helping the children and families of Delaware. The organization was originally incorporated in 1963 as the Boys Home...

Main Office: 302‑762‑8989

https://www.childinc.com/#services

Mental health

Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services - Delaware

These services are directed towards promoting health and wellness, as well as to prevent children, families and their communities from engaging in...

(302) 633-2600

PBHS.DSCYF@delaware.gov

https://kids.delaware.gov/prevention-and-behavioral-health-services/

DSCYF Delaware - Adoption Resources

Delaware offers free post adoption services to any adoptive family living in the First State. The supports are also available to parents who have been...

302-633-2658

adoption.dscyf@delaware.gov

https://kids.delaware.gov/family-services/post-adoption/

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Delaware Office of the Child Advocate

Local office contact numbers on the website by area. "If a complaint or report includes an allegation of misconduct against a Department of Services...

https://courts.delaware.gov/childadvocate/about-us/

Independent Living Program

Delaware Independent Living Program

Participants receive training in Life Skills and Personal Development, mentoring, tuition assistance, and support with transitional living...

(302) 633-2638

felicia.kellum@state.de.us

http://kids.delaware.gov/fs/independent-living.shtml

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