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  Category: Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families


The Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Council announce the Statewide Juvenile Civil Citation Program Beginning

Criminal Justice Council | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Wilmington, DE- The Criminal Justice Council is pleased to announce that funding has been awarded to the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF), Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) for the implementation of Delaware’s Juvenile Civil Citation Program. This project will address juvenile first-time misdemeanor offenses for violations of Disorderly Conduct, Loitering, […]




Delaware Children’s Department Awarded $4M Federal LAUNCH Grant

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A partnership of government, education, and health care leaders has been awarded a $4 million federal grant that will build on Governor Jack Markell’s push to improve opportunities for some of Delaware’s most disadvantaged youth.




Governor Markell Establishes Youth Re-Entry Education Task Force

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2014

Joined by state juvenile justice and education leaders at the Delaware Children’s Department’s newly completed educational facility on Faukland Road, Governor Jack Markell established the Youth Re-Entry Education Task Force.




Governor Markell Announces Efforts to Enhance Early Childhood Services

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

Having made early childhood services a priority of his administration, Governor Markell announced enhancements designed to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for kids from low-income families to get the best care.




Governor Markell Issues Executive Order on Background Check System to Improve Child Protections

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2014

Governor Markell mandated a thorough review of Delaware laws and regulations that determine when background checks are necessary for individuals who work with children.







  Category: Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families

The Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Council announce the Statewide Juvenile Civil Citation Program Beginning

Criminal Justice Council | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Wilmington, DE- The Criminal Justice Council is pleased to announce that funding has been awarded to the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF), Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) for the implementation of Delaware’s Juvenile Civil Citation Program. This project will address juvenile first-time misdemeanor offenses for violations of Disorderly Conduct, Loitering, […]




Delaware Children’s Department Awarded $4M Federal LAUNCH Grant

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A partnership of government, education, and health care leaders has been awarded a $4 million federal grant that will build on Governor Jack Markell’s push to improve opportunities for some of Delaware’s most disadvantaged youth.




Governor Markell Establishes Youth Re-Entry Education Task Force

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2014

Joined by state juvenile justice and education leaders at the Delaware Children’s Department’s newly completed educational facility on Faukland Road, Governor Jack Markell established the Youth Re-Entry Education Task Force.




Governor Markell Announces Efforts to Enhance Early Childhood Services

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2014

Having made early childhood services a priority of his administration, Governor Markell announced enhancements designed to help more early childhood programs receive high ratings and make it easier for kids from low-income families to get the best care.




Governor Markell Issues Executive Order on Background Check System to Improve Child Protections

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2014

Governor Markell mandated a thorough review of Delaware laws and regulations that determine when background checks are necessary for individuals who work with children.