Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Wilmington, Delaware. Delaware's cabinet-level child- and youth-serving agency, comprising the Division of Family Services (child welfare), Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, and Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services. Headquartered in Wilmington with a Dover office serving Kent County.

Phone: (302) 633-2500

Address: 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, 19805

Website: https://kids.delaware.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protective services, foster care and adoption, children's behavioral health, juvenile justice rehabilitation, prevention and early intervention

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)

How do I contact Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)?

You can call Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) at (302) 633-2500 or visit 1825 Faulkland Road in Wilmington, Delaware. Their website is https://kids.delaware.gov.

What services does Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) offer?

Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) offers Child protective services, foster care and adoption, children's behavioral health, juvenile justice rehabilitation, prevention and early intervention. Serves Birth–21. Delaware's cabinet-level child- and youth-serving agency, comprising the Division of Family Services (child welfare), Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, and Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services. Headquartered in Wilmington with a Dover office serving Kent County.

Are services at Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) at (302) 633-2500 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) support?

Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)?

Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (302) 633-2500 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.