§ 5401. Legislative findings; purposes of chapter.
§ 5401. Legislative findings; purposes of chapter. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Finding adoptive families for children, for whom state assistance is desirable pursuant to § 503 of this title, and assuring the protection of the interests of the children affected during the entire assistance period, require special measures when the adoptive parents […]
§ 5402. Compacts — Authorized; definitions.
§ 5402. Compacts — Authorized; definitions. (a) The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families is authorized to develop, participate in the development of, negotiate and enter into 1 or more interstate compacts on behalf of this State with other states to implement 1 or more of the purposes set forth in this […]
§ 5227. Definition.
§ 5227. Definition. The term “delinquent juvenile” as used in the Compact shall include any wayward child as defined in § 901 of Title 10. 31 Del. C. 1953, § 5227; 54 Del. Laws, c. 64.;
§ 5228. Effective date.
§ 5228. Effective date. The Compact shall become effective immediately upon approval of the General Assembly and the Governor and thereafter upon being executed on behalf of this State with any other state or states legally joining therein. 31 Del. C. 1953, § 5228; 54 Del. Laws, c. 64.;
§ 5229. State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision.
§ 5229. State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision. (a) The State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision is hereby established and shall consist of 8 members as follows: (1) The Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, or the Cabinet Secretary’s designee. (2) The Director of Division of Youth Rehabilitative […]
§ 5302. Incorporation; powers and duties.
§ 5302. Incorporation; powers and duties. (a) The Woods Haven School for Girls is continued as a corporation and a body politic and corporate by law, and by that name shall have perpetual succession. (b) The School may: (1) Have, use or change a common seal; (2) Receive, hold or convey any estate, real or […]
§ 5303. Exercise of powers and duties.
§ 5303. Exercise of powers and duties. The authority and duties conferred or imposed by this chapter upon the School may be exercised and discharged by the School or by such of its officers, committees or agents provided for in this chapter or provided for in any bylaws, rules or regulations adopted by it, as […]
§ 5112. Ferris School for Boys.
§ 5112. Ferris School for Boys. The Ferris School for Boys, in New Castle County, a facility of the Division of Youth Rehabilitation Services of Delaware, shall be officially known as the Ferris School for Boys. 62 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 108, § 21; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, […]
§ 5304. Board of Managers; composition and appointment.
§ 5304. Board of Managers; composition and appointment. (a) The School shall be managed by a Board of Managers which shall consist, in addition to those elected in accordance with the School’s charter, of 3 persons to be appointed by the Governor, 1 from each county, to serve for terms of 3 years each. The […]
§ 5113. Re-entry programs.
§ 5113. Re-entry programs. (a) There is hereby established a fund for the provision of juvenile re-entry services ( “Juvenile Re-Entry Services Fund” ). This fund shall be overseen and administered by the Department, and shall be used exclusively for the provision of re-entry services to minors who have been adjudicated delinquent or convicted of […]