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29 DE Code § 9006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9006. Major organizational units created.

§ 9006. Major organizational units created. The following Divisions and other major organizational units are hereby created within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families:  (1) The Division of Family Services which shall be responsible for the provision of child protective, placement, treatment, prevention, adoption and related services; (2) The Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services which shall be responsible for the provision of prevention, outpatient and residential mental health, and drug and alcohol treatment services for children and youth; (3) The Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services which shall be responsible for the provision of detention, institutional care, probation, aftercare and prevention services for children and youth; (4) The Division of Management Services which shall be responsible for administering and coordinating fiscal affairs, record keeping, personnel, accounting and purchasing, and other general services for the Department as the Secretary may deem necessary for the proper, efficient and economical operation of the Department; (5) The Office of Case Management which shall be responsible for monitoring case management among the divisions within the Department. This Office shall have the authority to assign case management responsibility to one of the service divisions whenever necessary; (6) The Office of Prevention which shall have the responsibility for providing training, public education and consultation services aimed at preventing child abuse, dependency, neglect, juvenile delinquency, mental health disorders and drug and alcohol abuse among children and youth.64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  69 Del. Laws, c. 352, §§  6-11;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  210(a);
29 DE Code § 9007. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9007. Exemptions from merit system.

§ 9007. Exemptions from merit system. All of the following positions are exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. (2) Deputy Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. (3) Director of Family Services. (4) Director of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services. (5) Director of Youth Rehabilitative Services. (6) Director of Management Services. (7) Deputy Directors and private secretaries as provided in Chapter 59 of this title.64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  69 Del. Laws, c. 352, §  12;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  210(a);  82 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 3;
29 DE Code § 9009. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9009. Assumption of powers.

§ 9009. Assumption of powers. As of the effective date of this chapter, the Department shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all powers, duties and functions relating to the provision of child protective services, child mental health services, youth correctional services and youth probation services heretofore vested by law in the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Mental Health and Division of Child Protective Services, the Department of Correction, Bureau of Juvenile Correction and Family Court. These powers, duties and functions shall include, but are not limited to, the following:  (1) The powers and duties of the Division of Child Protective Services, Department of Health and Social Services, prescribed in Chapter 9 of Title 16, subchapters I, II, III, IV, V of Chapter 3 of Title 31 and Chapter 27 of Title 31; and Chapters 9 and 11 of Title 13; (2) The powers and duties of the Bureau of Juvenile Correction, Department of Correction, prescribed in Chapters 51, 52 and 53 of Title 31; (3) The powers and duties of the Division of Mental Health, Department of Health and Social Services that pertain to the provision of mental health services to children and youth, as prescribed in Chapter 53 of Title 16; and (4) The powers and duties of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, prescribed in Chapter 90 of this title.64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9012. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9012. Transfer of appropriated funds.

§ 9012. Transfer of appropriated funds. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, any sums appropriated to any division, commission, department, council, agency or person affected by this chapter and any funds appropriated for the provision of child protective services, child mental health services, youth correctional services and youth probation services which, on the effective date of this chapter, are unencumbered, encumbered or unexpended and any authorized positions affected by this chapter shall be and are hereby appropriated and transferred to the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. The Budget Director and the Controller General are hereby authorized and directed to make such transfers of funds and positions as may be required to carry out this chapter. 64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9013. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9013. Annual report.

§ 9013. Annual report. The Secretary of the Department shall make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly of the Department's operations and render such other reports as the Governor or General Assembly may request or as may be required by law. 64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9014. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9014. Misnomer of Department in donation.

§ 9014. Misnomer of Department in donation. Any misnomer shall not defeat or annul any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the Department if it sufficiently appears by the will, conveyance or other writing that the party making the same intended to pass and convey to the Department or to any commission, board, department, authority, council or agency, from which, by this chapter, the powers, duties and functions have been transferred to the Department, the estate or interest therein expressed or described. 64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9016. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9016. Appointment of special investigators; powers and duties.

§ 9016. Appointment of special investigators; powers and duties. (a) The Secretary may appoint qualified persons to be special investigators for the Department. Such investigators shall hold office at the pleasure of the Secretary. Any person appointed pursuant to this section shall have a minimum of 10 years experience as a “police officer,” as that term is defined in § 1911(a) of Title 11, significant investigatory experience while working as a police officer, shall be in good standing with the previous or present law-enforcement agency where such person is or was employed, and shall have such other qualifications deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (b) Special investigators appointed under this section may conduct investigations of child abuse, neglect, or risk of maltreatment anywhere in this State as directed by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee and shall have the power to make arrests and serve writs anywhere in this State. Special investigators shall have statewide powers as enumerated under § 1911 of Title 11 and such other powers as conferred by law on police officers, constables and other law-enforcement personnel. Notwithstanding the above, special investigators under this section shall not have the authority to take custody of a child unless pursuant to an order from the Family Court or in conjunction with the law-enforcement agency charged with jurisdiction over the case. To the extent possible, special investigators under this section shall consult with the police agency of jurisdiction and the Secretary or Secretary's designee before making an arrest and shall do so in all cases after making any such arrest. (c) The salary of special investigators shall be fixed by the Secretary within the appropriations made to the Department. (d) Special investigators will assist in the training of other Division staff. 71 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  11;  78 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  21;  82 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 4;
29 DE Code § 9017. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9017. Confidential information.

§ 9017. Confidential information. (a) In the course of performing its functions as enumerated in this chapter, the Department shall be entitled to inspect and copy all records regarding any children in the care, supervision, protection or custody of the Department and their parents, guardians, caretakers or custodians which are maintained and controlled by the Department of Health and Social Services. (b) The Department shall have the discretion to release information from its records to public and private agencies if it determines that such release will serve the best interest of children in its care. (c) The Department shall cause to be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System such information as may be required to comply with federal laws and regulations relating to background checks for the purchase and transfer of firearms. Such information shall include only names and other nonclinical identifying information. (d) In releasing the aforementioned records pursuant to this section, the Department and the Department of Health and Social Services and their employees shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability. (e) This section shall not be construed to override any confidentiality provisions provided under state or federal law which govern any records in the control of the Department of Health and Social Services, including but not limited to, the following statutes: §§ 157, 702, 1121(b)(9) and 5161(a)(7) of Title 16; and § 2802 of Title 31. 64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §§  1, 14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  11;  78 Del. Laws, c. 137, §  14;  81 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 24;
29 DE Code § 9018. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9018. Supremacy of chapter.

§ 9018. Supremacy of chapter. All other laws or parts of laws now in effect inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed, superseded, modified or amended so far as necessary to conform to and give full force and effect to this chapter. 64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  11;
29 DE Code § 9019. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9019. Liability for maintenance of children in care of Department; collection remedies.

§ 9019. Liability for maintenance of children in care of Department; collection remedies. (a) Any person liable for the support of a child under any law of this State shall be liable for the care, maintenance and support furnished to a child committed or admitted to any service provided by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. (b) The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may collect from any such person all moneys necessary to discharge and pay all liability of such child for the child's care, maintenance and support; provided, however, that such liability is based upon ability to pay and in accordance with § 7940 of this title. (c) The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may also proceed for the recovery of the moneys necessary for care, maintenance and support in an action to be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the Department. (d) All fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the General Fund. 65 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  3;  67 Del. Laws, c. 70, §§  1-3;  67 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 138, §  11;
29 DE Code § 9020. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families|§ 9020. Drug testing required.

§ 9020. Drug testing required. (a) The Department is authorized and required to conduct drug testing as set forth in this section of any employee or prospective employee accepting a safety, security sensitive or child care position, as determined by policy and regulations adopted by the Department. The following drug testing shall be required:  (1) Preemployment testing. — The Department shall not hire or employ any person without first obtaining the results of such person's mandatory drug screening as specified in subsection (b) of this section. (2) Random testing. — All safety, security sensitive and child care employees shall be subject to random testing for illegal use of the drugs specified in subsection (b) of this section. (3) Reasonable suspicion testing. — The Department, acting through its supervisory personnel, may also conduct a drug test based on a reasonable suspicion that a safety, security sensitive or child care employee is impaired by an illegal drug. (b) Any person offered employment with the Department as a safety, security sensitive or child care employee shall be required to submit to mandatory drug screening pursuant to this section and the regulations promulgated by the Department. Such regulations shall require drug testing for the following controlled substances:  (1) Marijuana/cannabis; (2) Cocaine; (3) Opiates; (4) Phencyclidine (“PCP”); (5) Amphetamines; (6) Any other controlled prescription drugs specified by the Department in the regulations promulgated pursuant to this section. (c) Conditional offer. — Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Department may make a conditional offer of employment to an applicant who has submitted to the required drug screening. No person made a conditional offer of employment shall receive an official starting date until the results of their preemployment drug screen have been received. Any applicant made a conditional offer of employment shall be informed that the results of that applicant's drug screen have been requested. (d) The Department shall adopt policies and procedures for imposing sanctions, which may include referral to the State's Employee Assistance Program, suspension or termination, upon any safety, security sensitive or child care employee who wilfully refuses to submit to random or reasonable suspicion testing or whose drug screen indicates that such person has illegally used or consumed a drug or drugs. No employee shall be sanctioned when such person has used or consumed the drug or drugs detected according to the directions and terms of a lawfully obtained prescription for such drug or drugs. 77 Del. Laws, c. 270, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 9001A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9001A. Intent and purpose.

§ 9001A. Intent and purpose. The General Assembly hereby declares that the welfare of the children of this State shall be safeguarded by the establishment of an Office of the Child Advocate, with a Child Advocate who shall also serve as Executive Director of the Child Protection Accountability Commission. The Child Advocate shall be responsible for effectuating the purposes of the Commission. The Advocate shall also coordinate efforts on behalf of the children; work with advocacy groups; promote system reform; recommend changes in law, procedure and policy necessary to enhance the protection of Delaware's children; and to implement and coordinate programs providing legal representation on behalf of a child, including the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. In order to effectuate these goals, the Child Advocate shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in Delaware. 72 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §  5;  80 Del. Laws, c. 417, §  3;
29 DE Code § 9002A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9002A. Definitions.

§ 9002A. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates differently:  (1) “Abuse” or “abused child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (2) “Adult” means a person who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday; (3) “Attorney” means an attorney authorized to practice law in the State, who is employed or contracted by the Office, or who volunteers for the Office, including Deputy Child Advocates and attorneys who work in conjunction with Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers. (4) “Best interests” as defined in § 722 of Title 13; (5) “Child” or “children” means persons who have not reached their eighteenth birthday; (6) “Child welfare proceeding” means any Family Court proceeding and subsequent appeal therefrom involving custody, visitation, guardianship, termination of parental rights, adoption and other related petitions that involve a dependent, neglected or abused child or a child at risk of same as determined by a Family Court Judge; (7) “Commission” means the Child Protection Accountability Commission; (8) “Court” means primarily the Family Court, but may mean any court of this State; (9) “Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer” or “CASA” means a volunteer authorized and appointed under § 9010A of this title, who is supervised by a coordinator and who works in conjunction with the child's attorney to accomplish the duties set forth in § 9007A(c) of this title. (10) “Department” means the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families of the State; (11) “Dependency” or “dependent child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (12) “Division” means the Division of Family Services of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families; (13) “Investigation Coordinator” is as defined in § 902 of Title 16. (14) “Neglect” or “neglected child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (15) “Office” means the Office of the Child Advocate. (16) “Permanency“ means the safe, stable, custodial environment in which a child is raised and the life-long relationship that child establishes with a nurturing caregiver.72 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §  6;  76 Del. Laws, c. 136, §§  17-20;  80 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 417, §  3;
29 DE Code § 9003A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9003A. Appointment and dismissal.

§ 9003A. Appointment and dismissal. The Child Advocate shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Child Protection Accountability Commission and shall serve at its pleasure. 72 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9004A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9004A. Appropriation for expenses.

§ 9004A. Appropriation for expenses. The General Assembly may annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the payment of the salary of the Child Advocate, the assistants, and the staff, and for the payment of actual expenses incurred by the Office of Child Advocate. 72 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  2;
29 DE Code § 9006A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9006A. Confidentiality.

§ 9006A. Confidentiality. (1) All records of the Office pertaining to the care and treatment of a child are confidential, including the identity of any person seeking assistance from the Office on behalf of a child. Information contained in those records may not be disclosed, except for good cause shown on order of a court, or if, in the judgment of the Commission, disclosure of identifying information to an appropriate governmental agency is in the best interests of the child. (2) Anyone participating in good faith in seeking assistance from the Office on behalf of a child pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise exist, and such immunity shall extend to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from such a referral. (3) All information and records received, prepared or maintained by the Office pertaining to the duties of the Investigation Coordinator and its staff are confidential as set forth in § 906 of Title 16. All information and records received, prepared, or maintained pertaining to the duties of the Investigation Coordinator, as well as all access provided to obtain such records, shall not be used to perform any other duties of the Office unless otherwise permitted by law. (4) All information and records received, prepared, or maintained by the Office pertaining to the investigation and review of child abuse or neglect deaths or near deaths are confidential as set forth in § 934 of Title 16. All information and records received, prepared, or maintained pertaining to these duties may not be used to perform any other duties of the Office unless otherwise permitted by law. 72 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §§  7, 8;  80 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 417, §  3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 143, §  7;
29 DE Code § 9008A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9008A. Indemnification from liability.

§ 9008A. Indemnification from liability. No attorney, director, investigator, social worker or other person employed or contracted by or volunteering for the Office of Child Advocate shall be subject to suit directly, derivatively or by way of contribution or indemnification for any civil damages under the laws of Delaware resulting from any act or omission performed during or in connection with the discharge of his or her duties with the Office within the scope of his or her employment or appointment, unless the act or omission was done with gross or wanton negligence, or maliciously, or in bad faith. 72 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §  10;  73 Del. Laws, c. 277, §  5;
29 DE Code § 9009A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 90A. Office of the Child Advocate|§ 9009A. Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect.

§ 9009A. Extended jurisdiction — Child abuse, dependency and neglect. Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, the Office of the Child Advocate is authorized to provide representation under this chapter to youth for whom jurisdiction has been extended under § 929 of Title 10. 77 Del. Laws, c. 385, §  3;