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Alternate Name
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Permanency Unit, DFS
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Description
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Responsible for facilitating adoption services for children ages 1-17 who are placed in foster care and have a permanency goal of TPR/Adoption. The services are provided by DFS and/or through a licensed adoption agency in Delaware. These services are for "special needs" children who cannot return home.
The Division is looking for families who are willing to make a lifetime commitment to a child in foster care needing permanency. Some information on Delware's waiting children and the adoption process can be found on the Adoptuskids web site or the DSCYF web site.
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Coverage Area
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Statewide. Also, DFS may send a child to a family in another state for adoption if the family has a current and completed home study, completes the child abuse and criminal record checks and can meet the child's needs.
Defined coverage areas:
Delaware - Kent County
Delaware - New Castle County
Delaware - Sussex County
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Physical Address
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1825 Faulkland Road
Wilmington DE
19805 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:00am 4:00pm
Tue: 8:00am 4:00pm
Wed: 8:00am 4:00pm
Thu: 8:00am 4:00pm
Fri: 8:00am 4:00pm
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Eligibility
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Must be 21 years of age to adopt a child, have a completed adoption home study, and have a completed child abuse and criminal record checks.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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English and Spanish speaking resources as needed.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Programs at this agency
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Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families, Administration
Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families - Interstate/Intercountry Services
Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families, Independent Living Program
Family Services, Office of Children Services, Wilmington
Family Services, Office of Children Services, Kent County
Family Services, Office of Children Services, Newark
Family Services, Office of Children Services, Sussex
Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families, Foster Care Program
Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line
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Mailing Address
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1825 Faulkland Road
Wilmington DE
19805 United States
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Fax Number
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(302) 633-2652
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Main
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(302) 633-2655
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