State Auditor Reviews In-Office Stays, Out-of-State Placements for Youth under State Care in Special Report
Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The report found systemic challenges facing State Agencies serving youth and children in Delaware Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report today reviewing practices relating to youth under the care of Division of Family Services (DFS) in the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families (DSCYF). […]
Governor Meyer Announces Alison McGonigal as Acting Secretary of Dept. of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
Governor Matt Meyer today announced Alison McGonigal as the new Acting Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF), upon the retirement of former Secretary Steven E. Yeatman.
DSCYF Youth Rehabilitative Services Director Renee Ciconte Receives National Leadership Award
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) is proud to announce that Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (YRS) Director Renee Ciconte has received the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators’ (CJJA) 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award. Ciconte was announced as this year’s recipient during the CJJA Summer Juvenile Justice […]
Governor Meyer Honors Secretary Steven Yeatman on His Retirement After 30 Years of Service to Delaware
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 10, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER HONORS SECRETARY STEVEN YEATMAN ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO DELAWARE’S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today congratulated Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF) Secretary Steven E. Yeatman on his […]
DSCYF Names Sarah Azevedo Director of Division of Family Services
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 11, 2026
The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families announced the appointment of Sarah Azevedo as Director of its Division of Family Services, following the retirement of longtime Director Trenee Parker after 30 years of dedicated service. Azevedo has more than 27 years of experience with DFS and has served in a variety […]
