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Delaware Children's Department - DSCYF DSCYF provides child welfare, behavioral health & juvenile services across the state of Delaware. Your privacy is paramount.

The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families values communication and uses social media to share information and resources with the public. We encourage and welcome comments, questions, and ideas to promote engaging conversations, however, we also expect users to maintain an appropriate degree of civility. We expect commenters to treat each other with civility and respect, and for comments to be relevant to the topic posted by DSCYF. We also ask that you not disclose such personal information as your email address, home address, or cell or home phone numbers on this page. Social media is a fast-paced medium, however, this page is not monitored 24/7. Allegations of child abuse or neglect may only be reported through our Division of Family Services Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-292-9582 or online at iseethesigns.delaware.gov. Allegations of child abuse or neglect cannot be reported via social media comments or private message. Additionally, if a child or family is in crisis, please call the 24-hour Mobile Response Stabilization Service (child crisis line) at 1-800-969-HELP. Please direct constituent inquiries to the DSCYF Communications Director at [email protected] or [email protected]

This account is maintained and monitored by members of the DSCYF team. They will review comments regularly and reserve the right to hide comments that contain the following:
• Hate speech;
• Profanity, obscenity or vulgarity;
• Nudity in a commenter’s profile picture;
• Defamatory statements;
• Name-calling and/or personal attacks;
• Misleading or false information;
• Commercial content that promotes or solicits services or products;
• Content promoting political organizations;
• Spam comments, such as the same comment posted repeatedly;
• Personally identifying, sensitive and/or private information;
• Language or content suggesting or encouraging illegal activity; and
• Other content that the DSCYF team deems inappropriate. We reserve the right to determine which comments violate our comment policy. We monitor this page but are not responsible for content generated by users. Comments and content posted on this page may be public records and may be subject to disclosure. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Continued use of this page following the posting of any modification signifies acceptance of such modification. Read the State of Delaware’s Social Media Policy:
https://webfiles.dti.delaware.gov/pdfs/pp/SocialMediaPolicy.pdf

Also note that Facebook is governed by Facebook’s separate website policies, including its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. These policies also apply to your use of Facebook.

Meet our partners! DFS partners with 6 community organizations who license foster families. We all work together to serv...
10/22/2026

Meet our partners! DFS partners with 6 community organizations who license foster families. We all work together to serve Delaware youth.

A Better Chance for Our Children (abcfoc.org)
Child Inc. (childinc.org)
Children and Families First (cffde.org)
Children’s Choice (childrenschoice.org)
Pressley Ridge (pressleyridge.org)
Progressive Life (plccommunity.org)

These partners are dedicated to supporting the foster care community and helping foster parents feel connected and supported.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is a great time to learn more. Visit de.gov/fostercare for more information! You’ve got the heart for this.

🎉DSCYF celebrates its graduates from the Statewide Certificate Programs last week!Six employees completed the Department...
10/20/2026

🎉DSCYF celebrates its graduates from the Statewide Certificate Programs last week!

Six employees completed the Department of Human Resources' Continuous Improvement Practitioner (CIP) and Project & Process Leadership (PPL) programs.

These programs build skills in problem‑solving, communication, project management, and team leadership.

Congratulations to:
Megan Hendrick (CIP)
Rachel Panchisin (CIP)
Kelsey Scharmberg (CIP)
Christy Diffendall (CIP) - Not pictured
Colleen Woodall (CIP) - Not pictured
Terri Edge (PPL)

Prevention Pep Rally & Trunk or Treat🎃Saturday, October 31st, 202611:00am - 3:00pm Brandywine Town Center1000 Brandywine...
10/13/2026

Prevention Pep Rally & Trunk or Treat🎃
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm

Brandywine Town Center
1000 Brandywine Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19803

This event brings together youth, families and community partners to promote healthy choices, and highlight prevention.

To register for this, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/PEP-10-31.

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize and honor Indigenous Peoples' Day.
We honor the past, present, and future of the Indigenous communities of Delaware; celebrating their cultural heritage, strength, and historic impact.

Looking for something? We can help. Our FIRST Community Directory features a searchable list of services, from financial...
10/09/2026

Looking for something? We can help. Our FIRST Community Directory features a searchable list of services, from financial support to recreation, by keyword and location.

Scan the QR code or find it here: bit.ly/dscyf-first-community

And if you know of a program that isn't included, please let us know! Email [email protected].

We are here at the State of Delaware Career Fair until 4pm! Stop by to meet our team and learn more about job opportunit...
10/07/2026

We are here at the State of Delaware Career Fair until 4pm! Stop by to meet our team and learn more about job opportunities at DSCYF!

STOCKLEY CAMPUS - ALL STAR BUILDING
26351 PATRIOTS WAY,
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

DSCYF will be at the career fair today and we’re looking forward to meeting job seekers. Stop by to learn about our depa...
10/07/2026

DSCYF will be at the career fair today and we’re looking forward to meeting job seekers. Stop by to learn about our department, explore opportunities, and connect with our team.

We can't wait to meet you! In the meantime, visit https://de.gov/dscyfjobs to see what opportunities are currently available.

REMINDER! This Wednesday, October 7, is the State of Delaware’s next career fair – and the last one for this year! Join us in Georgetown at the Stockley Center from 12:00 to 4:00pm to meet with state agency representatives and explore exciting career opportunities!

At the event, DHR looks forward to connecting justice-involved job seekers with career opportunities within state government. This initiative, a collaboration effort between DHR, Delaware Department of Correction, and Delaware Department of Labor, aims to broaden employment pathways for individuals involved in the justice system.

To learn more about the upcoming career fair, read our press release: bit.ly/4rzl1mH.
To register for the event, visit: bit.ly/4iOhMW4.

We’re hiring! 📣Our Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services is looking for a Youth Rehabilitation Master Tr...
10/06/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Our Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services is looking for a Youth Rehabilitation Master Treatment Specialist.

This role supports behavioral health crisis response and residential treatment for youth 17 and younger, while providing direct care, supervision, and therapeutic services under licensed clinical guidance.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/YRMTS-10-16-26

You’ve Got the Heart. We’ve Got the Support.Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Now is the perfect tim...
10/05/2026

You’ve Got the Heart. We’ve Got the Support.

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Now is the perfect time to learn more! Our new Foster Care Portal makes it easier to explore foster care, learn what to expect, and take the first step toward opening your heart and home to a child that needs you. Take the first step and join us at an information session.

New Castle County
October 7, 2026 (6:00pm - 9:00pm)

Kent/Sussex County
October 15, 2026 (6:00pm - 9:00pm)

Register in the portal today! https://applytofoster.delaware.gov/s/login/

Honoring the incredible teachers at DSCYF and around the world who inspire, guide, and uplift our communities every day....
10/05/2026

Honoring the incredible teachers at DSCYF and around the world who inspire, guide, and uplift our communities every day.

Thank you for shaping brighter futures with your dedication and heart. 🌟📚

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1825 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE
19805

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+13026332500

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