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 […]
Ferris School Lacrosse Team Hosts 2021 Season
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2021
WILMINGTON – After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ferris School lacrosse team finished their Spring season strong. “It has been an incredible experience to see the youth not only in some cases learn a new sport, but also learn about themselves,” said Tanya Banks, Superintendent of Ferris School. “Lacrosse brings together […]
Ferris School Recognized as 2021 Finalist for National Juvenile Justice Award
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
WILMINGTON – Delaware’s Ferris School has been selected as finalist for the 2021 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award in the juvenile correction program category. This prestigious annual award, through the national continuous improvement program Performance-based Standards (PbS), is given in three categories: correction, detention, and community residential programs. Programs are recognized based on practices that exemplify […]
Incident at Ferris School Results in Property Damage
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 26, 2021
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Children’s Department is reporting an incident at Ferris School that resulted in the significant damage of state property. Ferris School is a Level V locked secure facility under the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services. Youth committed to Ferris School are identified as serious and/or chronic, repeat offenders who have been deemed […]
Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Honored with Two National Awards
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
For Immediate Release Contact: Joseph Smack Wednesday, August 14, 2019 (302) 633-2501 or 893-8930 (m) Joseph.smack@delaware.gov Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Honored with Two National Awards Stevenson House Detention Center recognized for reducing confinement & Ferris School best group performance in Kids Got Talent contest Wilmington – The […]
