Child Safety
Delaware 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 to be connected with human services referrals and reources in Delaware.
Delaware Child Abuse Hotline
Reach out to the Child Abuse & Neglect Report Line today. Call 1 800 292 9582 or go to iseethesigns.org.
Where to Report
Scroll to the bottom of this page to see which state agency you call to report different…
DSCYF-DFS
Outline of the each agency's responsibility for child abuse reporting and detection…
DSCYF Dropbox
Information about how to stay safe during a pandemic.
Prevention During a Crisis
Resource guides for child-serving professionals.
Here THIS Now
Trauma-informed education and training for school leaders and teachers.
Workshops for Educators on Abuse
CPAC-approved workshops on grooming, recognizing and reporting child abuse…
Mandated Reporter Resource Guide - English
English summary of information in the CPAC mandatory reporting training and helpful FAQs.
Mandated Reporter Resource Guide - Spanish
Spanish summary of information in the CPAC mandatory reporting training and helpful FAQs.
Statutory Reporting Requirements for School Employees
Discussion of the reporting requirements under Title 16 and Title 14 that differentiates…
E-Books to Protect Children Online: Beau Biden Foundation
E-books to help parents and educators protect children from online predators.
Child Welfare - Prevention Resource Guide
The guide is designed to help services providers and organizations, in every community…
Signs of Child Abuse PDF
A straightforward guide on how to recognize the signs of child abuse.
Signs of Child Abuse Site
A straightforward site on how to recognize the signs of child abuse.
Averting Targeted School Violence
A report on averting targeted school violence.
Tips to Spot Abuse When Interacting Virtually
A brief on how to identify virtual abuse and neglect.
Information for Educators
Our educators are on the frontlines of promoting positive outcomes for children and families.
Mental Health
Mental Health Association in Delaware
Wellness groups, resources and more from MHA.
Trauma-Sensitive Tools For Back-to-School
For parents and caregivers who are concerned about the effects of the pandemic…
Responding to Traumatic Events
Running list of resources/helpful articles to help educators respond to traumatic events…
Recursos en Español
General child abuse resources.
CASA Delaware Live
A podcast from OCA that focuses on child welfare, permanency and more.
Supporting a struggling loved one
Resources for families supporting someone struggling with mental health or substance use.
Talk. They Hear You.
Campaign looks to help provide parents and caregivers with information and resources they need…
Nurturing My Mental & Emotional Health
Lesson plans to promote mindfulness and health-enhancing behaviors.
Resources during COVID from NAMI Delaware
Description of behavioral health and other resources for children and families.
Southern DE Crisis Intervention Service
Free 24/7 crisis counseling to address urgent and emergent behavioral health needs. 800-345-6785
Delaware Hope Line
Struggling with addiction? Call 24/7 Delaware Hope Line: 833-9-HOPEDE (833-946-7333)
Relationships
Love is Respect
Love is confusing. Do you wonder whether your relationship is healthy or how to tell your…
CyberTipline
1-800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678) Call this hotline to report a missing child, or make an…
Food, Housing, & More
Food Bank Locator
Locate food banks throughout the state.
Unite Us Get Help Form
Help form for services related to food, housing, transportation, peer support…
Code Purple
Homelessness resources for when it's below freezing.
Homelessness Prevention
Provides essentials for people in need, such as food, financial assistance, health services.
Homelessness Prevention
Provides food and employment placement. Also teaches kids skills to resist drugs and alcohol.
Homelessness Prevention
Rehoboth center offers the services: food, emergency assistance, baby supplies, job support…
Homelessness Prevention
Go here for help with basic needs support, food assistance, emergency shelter…
Homelessness Prevention
It can be confusing to figure out how many government programs exist to support you…
Advocate's Guide to Housing
Provides summary information, links, and numbers for a wide variety of statewide housing…
New Castle Affordable Housing and Services Listing
Location and information on emergency and transitional housing options.
First State Community Action Agency
First State offers an array of services for families in crisis. Our ultimate goal is…
Economic Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Information on cash assistance for youth in foster care during the pandemic…
DHSS Services
ASSIST is an online application for Delawareans to apply for health and social service programs.
Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing
CLASI provides free legal services.
Aunt Bertha
Helps to locate social services near your zip code.
Trauma
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
For resources on child trauma, please see the NCTSN database.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Información en Español
Le saludamos de parte de La Red Nacional para el Estrés Traumático Infantil.