Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Making Delaware a Trauma-Informed State
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Order will mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences, build resilience WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday signed Executive Order #24 making Delaware a trauma-informed state. This Order provides direction for the Family Services Cabinet Council to help mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and build resilience in children, adults and communities. […]
Top Tips to Keep Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 21-27, 2018), Safe Kids Delaware urges teens and their families to discuss smart strategies for staying safe behind the wheel.
Seaford educator named Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
An elementary special education teacher from the Seaford School District is Delaware’s 2019 State Teacher of the Year. Governor John Carney made the announcement tonight at the annual banquet honoring the 20 district and charter teachers of the year at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center in Dover.
More than 90 Students will Receive Career-Building Experiences During Disability Mentoring Day in New Castle County
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Several New Castle County school districts have again joined […]
DPH Announces Sustained Funding for Overdose-Reversing Medication Naloxone
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 15, 2018
Increasing access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone has been a key priority for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) as state and local partners work together to develop solutions to address the opioid epidemic. In support of that, the Department’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing sustained funding for naloxone for first responder agencies statewide.
