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). […]
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 […]
Delaware Celebrates National Adoption Month
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025
DOVER – On Saturday, November 22nd, the State of Delaware came together to celebrate National Adoption Month at an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of adoption and honoring the families and professionals who make it possible. Hosted by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families’ Division of Family […]
DSCYF Honors Outstanding Employees During Public Service Recognition Week
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Division of Management Support Services | Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 9, 2025
WILMINGTON, Del. — This week, during Public Service Recognition Week, the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) proudly celebrates the extraordinary contributions of its staff through both state-level and departmental awards. “Public service is about people, and our team represents the very best of what it means to serve,” said […]
Delaware Celebrates National Adoption Month
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Annual event honors families adopting, family service workers and advocates DOVER – On Saturday, November 23rd, the State of Delaware came together to celebrate National Adoption Month at an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of adoption and honoring the families and professionals who make it possible. Hosted by the Division of […]
