Delaware
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Resources in your state
Permanence
Youth or Alumni Group
Education
Mental health
Emergency support
Life skills
Leadership Opportunity
Since 1963, CHILD, Inc. has been helping the children and families of Delaware. The organization was originally incorporated in 1963 as the Boys Home...
Mental health
These services are directed towards promoting health and wellness, as well as to prevent children, families and their communities from engaging in...
Adoption
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...
Ombudsman (Complaints)
Local office contact numbers on the website by area. "If a complaint or report includes an allegation of misconduct against a Department of Services...
Independent Living Program
Participants receive training in Life Skills and Personal Development, mentoring, tuition assistance, and support with transitional living...
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Health Care for Former Foster Youth
Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.