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 | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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.
DE Children’s Dept. Cuts Ribbon on Juvenile Multi-Purpose Education Facility
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 12, 2013
Governor Jack Markell, Secretary Jennifer Ranji of the Delaware Children’s Department, her staff, and nearly 70 other special guests braved the cold on Thursday, December 12th for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Department’s new Juvenile Multi-Purpose Education Facility. The nearly 14-thousand square foot state of the art building, which sits on the Agency’s administrative campus near Newport, will be the new educational home for youth who are committed to the Department’s Level IV Residential Cottages.
Recipients of $2.1M in After School Prevention Funding Announced
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 25, 2013
Governor Jack Makell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn join DSCYF Secretary Jennifer Ranji to announce the recipients of $2.1M in after school and summer prevention funding.
