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31 DE Code § 363. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter V. Private Child Welfare Agencies|§ 363. The Elizabeth W. Murphey School, Inc. — Powers over children in custody of School; discharge and appeal.

§ 363. The Elizabeth W. Murphey School, Inc. — Powers over children in custody of School; discharge and appeal. The Elizabeth W. Murphey School, Inc., in which any such child is placed and to which it is surrendered and delivered, shall have the exclusive custody and control and all rights of a parent, in, to and over such child and its services during the term for which such child shall be surrendered and delivered, not exceeding the minority of such child, and the School shall assume all the duties, liabilities and responsibilities of a parent. The School may discharge any child at any time if for any reason the directors of the School shall deem such discharge for the interest of the School or for the interest of such child or for the interest of the other children under the charge of the School. If at any time after a child is placed under the charge and control of the School, the parents, siblings or other near relative of the child shall make written application to the School for the discharge of such child, stating the reasons therefor, and such application is refused, the applicant shall have a right to appeal to the Resident Judge of the Superior Court in Kent County, and, if the Resident Judge, after hearing the facts, is of the opinion that there is good and sufficient cause for the release applied for and that it would be for the best interest of the child, an order shall be made accordingly. Upon any discharge being made, immediate notice thereof shall be given in writing to the parents, siblings or other near relative of the child, and thereafter the School shall have no further rights to, in or over such child and shall be under no further obligations in respect to such child. 34 Del. Laws, c. 156, §  2;  Code 1935, §  2599;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  363;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  56;
31 DE Code § 364. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter V. Private Child Welfare Agencies|§ 364. The Elizabeth W. Murphey School, Inc. — Surrender of child; instrument as evidence.

§ 364. The Elizabeth W. Murphey School, Inc. — Surrender of child; instrument as evidence. The surrender of any such child shall be by an instrument in writing, signed and sealed by the parties thereto and duly acknowledged, and the age of such child shall therein be stated as correctly as can be ascertained. Any such written instrument, when duly executed and acknowledged, shall be presented within 30 days to the Resident Judge of the Superior Court residing in Kent County for approval, and, if approved by such Judge, it shall be admitted as evidence in all courts of law or equity in this State. No written instrument for the surrender of any such child made under the provisions of this section shall be subject to assignment or transfer. 34 Del. Laws, c. 156, §§  3, 4;  Code 1935, §§  2600, 2601;  31 Del. C. 1953, §  364;  76 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  57;
31 DE Code § 382. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 382. Financial responsibility; default in Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 382. Financial responsibility; default in Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to this Compact shall be determined in accordance with Article V of the Compact in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, this chapter also may be invoked. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  382;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501.;
31 DE Code § 383. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 383. Notices; Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 383. Notices; Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. The “appropriate public authorities” as used in Article III of this Compact shall, with reference to this State, mean the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and the Department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by Article III of this Compact. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  383;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  6;
31 DE Code § 384. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 384. “Appropriate authority”; Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 384. “Appropriate authority”; Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of this Compact, the phrase “appropriate authority in the receiving state” shall, with reference to this State, mean the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  384;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  6;
31 DE Code § 385. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 385. Financial commitment; approval [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 385. Financial commitment; approval [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. The officers and agencies of this State and its subdivisions, having authority to place children, are empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states, pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article V of this Compact. Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this State or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the State Budget Director, in the case of the State, and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the State. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  385;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501.;
31 DE Code § 386. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 386. Other related statutes; provisions met if performed as contemplated by Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 386. Other related statutes; provisions met if performed as contemplated by Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. Any requirements for visitation, inspection or supervision of children, homes, institutions or other agencies in another party state which may apply under § 307 of this title shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this State or a subdivision thereof as contemplated by paragraph (b) of Article V of this Compact. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  386;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501.;
31 DE Code § 387. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 387. Out-of-state placement restrictions; not applicable if made pursuant to Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 387. Out-of-state placement restrictions; not applicable if made pursuant to Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. Section 307 of this title shall not apply to placements made pursuant to this Compact. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  386A;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501.;
31 DE Code § 388. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 388. Jurisdiction of court; placement pursuant to Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 388. Jurisdiction of court; placement pursuant to Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution of or in another state pursuant to Article VI of this Compact and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article V of this Compact. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  386B;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501.;
31 DE Code § 389. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VI. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [Effective Until Enactment of the New Compact by 35 States and Upon Promulgation of Rules by the Interstate Commission]|§ 389. Governor; appointment of officer to coordinate activities of Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission].

§ 389. Governor; appointment of officer to coordinate activities of Compact [Effective until enactment of the new Compact by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission]. As used in Article VII of this Compact, the term “executive head” means the Governor. The Governor is authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of Article VII of this Compact. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  386C;  57 Del. Laws, c. 501.;
31 DE Code § 390. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 390. Definition.

§ 390. Definition. As used in this subchapter:  “Child day-care center” means a facility designed and prescribed to meet the daily physical, mental and social needs of children from infancy through 6 years, who would be eligible to be served, in a consistent, wholesome and efficient manner.31 Del. C. 1953, §  387;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347.;
31 DE Code § 391. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 391. Intent and purposes.

§ 391. Intent and purposes. The intent and purposes of this subchapter are to:  (1) Provide child day-care facilities available within this State so as to provide safe, adequate, economical care for children whose parents, guardians or custodians are employed or are seeking employment or are enrolled in training or education courses or where this service would contribute to the resolution of family problems; (2) Secure by decentralized neighborhood management the highest attainable degree of assurance that each child day-care center will properly and economically meet the needs of those children who can make the best use of that service within their neighborhoods under supervision of the Division of Social Services consistent with the objectives in view.31 Del. C. 1953, §  388;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347;  57 Del. Laws, c. 212, §  9;  58 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 392. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 392. General powers and duties of Division in respect to children in day-care centers.

§ 392. General powers and duties of Division in respect to children in day-care centers. In order that the State may provide day-care facilities and services, the Division of Social Services shall:  (1) Establish and operate day-care centers; (2) Charge such fees as it deems desirable, but such fees may be based on the ability of the parent, guardian or custodian of the child to pay; (3) Aid in the establishment of privately or publicly operated nonprofit child day-care centers by granting funds to private or public organizations agreeing to operate child day-care centers in accordance with standards set by the Division; (4) Pay all or part of the fees charged by the organizations established under paragraph (3) of this section for the care of children whose parent, guardian or custodian is financially unable to pay all or part of such fees; (5) Purchase day-care service from any child day-care center, whether profit or nonprofit, which shall provide such service in conformity with the requirements of this subchapter; and (6) Pay all or part of the fees for day-care service as is appropriate to the financial position of the parents, parent or guardian of such child.31 Del. C. 1953, §  389;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347;  57 Del. Laws, c. 212, §  10;  58 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 393. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 393. Application for aid; requirements.

§ 393. Application for aid; requirements. Application for aid under this subchapter shall be made to the office of the Division of Social Services. The application shall be in writing or reduced to writing in the manner and upon the form prescribed by the Division of Social Services. Such application shall be made by the legally constituted body organized for the express purpose of the operational and managerial functions of child day-care centers and shall contain information as to the organizational structure, stated purposes and objectives of the organization and such other information as may be required by the Division of Social Services. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  390;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347;  58 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;
31 DE Code § 394. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 394. Investigation of applications.

§ 394. Investigation of applications. Whenever the Division of Social Services receives notification of an application for aid, an investigation shall be made by a member of the child care consultant staff of the Division of Social Services, and a record shall be made of the circumstances in order to ascertain the eligibility of the applicant organization. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  391;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347;  58 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;
31 DE Code § 395. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 395. Grant of aid; notification; payment.

§ 395. Grant of aid; notification; payment. Upon the completion of the investigation, the Division of Social Services shall decide whether the organization is eligible for aid under the provisions of this subchapter and determine the amount of such aid and the date on which such aid shall begin. The Division of Social Services shall notify the applicant organization of its decision. Such aid shall be allocated and dispensed in a ratio to be determined by the Division of Social Services that recognizes degree of need in proportion to the most effective utilization of the available money. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  392;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347;  58 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;
31 DE Code § 396. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 396. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of aid.

§ 396. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of aid. All grants made under this subchapter shall be reconsidered by the Division of Social Services as frequently as it may deem necessary but at least annually. The amount of aid may be changed or aid may be entirely withdrawn if the Division of Social Services finds that the delegated organization's program is inconsistent with the purposes and intent of this subchapter. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  393;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347;  58 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;
31 DE Code § 397. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 3. Child Welfare|Subchapter VII. Child Day-Care Centers|§ 397. Federal financial participation.

§ 397. Federal financial participation. The State Treasurer shall receive all money paid to the State by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, on account of aid provided under this subchapter, and shall make payments from such moneys and moneys appropriated by any law of this State in accordance with this subchapter and under the United States Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.]. 31 Del. C. 1953, §  394;  56 Del. Laws, c. 347.;
31 DE Code § 601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 601. Department of Health and Social Services responsible for administration of program.

§ 601. Department of Health and Social Services responsible for administration of program. (a) The Department shall bear the responsibility of administering the food stamp program for the State in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Food Stamp Act of 1964 [7 U.S.C. §§ 2011 et seq.], as amended. (b) The Secretary of the Department shall designate 1 staff member of the Secretary's Department to be the food stamp program administrator. (c) The designated food stamp administrator shall, within 30 days of the administrator's appointment and after consultation with the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, submit a Delaware plan to the aforesaid United States Department for necessary approval. At the same time such plan shall be submitted to the sponsor, cosponsor and joint sponsors of this chapter, to the Secretary of the Department and to the Governor. (d) The plan shall encompass the following areas:  (1) Statement of compliance with federal regulations; (2) Proposed certification process; (3) Proposed locations for food stamp distribution; and (4) Explanation of all practices not mandated by federal regulations.31 Del. C. 1953, §  601;  59 Del. Laws, c. 67, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
31 DE Code § 602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 602. Federal responsibilities for food stamp program.

§ 602. Federal responsibilities for food stamp program. The United States Department of Agriculture, through its Food and Nutrition Service, shall be responsible for:  (1) Program regulations and guidelines; (2) Approval of grocer participation; (3) Cost of printing and shipping coupons; and (4) Partial cost of certification of program recipients.31 Del. C. 1953, §  602;  59 Del. Laws, c. 67, §  2;
31 DE Code § 603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 603. State responsibilities for food stamp program.

§ 603. State responsibilities for food stamp program. The State, through the Department of Health and Social Services, shall budget and/or administer the following facets of the food stamp program:  (1) File plan of operation for USDA approval; (2) Certify applicant, individuals and households; (3) Accept, store and protect coupons after delivery to receiving points within the State; (4) Provide for issuance of food stamps after certification of applicants; such methods and/or places of issuance may include United States Postal Service, county offices or branches of the Department of Health and Social Services, federal credit unions in this State, and any bank in the State; (5) Control and account for stamps; (6) Promulgate an outreach program for potentially eligible households or individuals; (7) Cooperate with other state agencies, federal agencies or private agencies in nutritional education efforts. (8) Develop and implement, to the extent permitted by applicable federal law, eligibility requirements and sanctions for the violation thereof for recipients of food stamps who are also recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, which are consistent with the eligibility requirements and sanctions established by the Department pursuant to §§  503(d) and 512(1) of this title.31 Del. C. 1953, §  603;  59 Del. Laws, c. 67, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 233, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 80, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  23;  81 Del. Laws, c. 367, § 2;
31 DE Code § 605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 605. Eligibility for Food Stamp Program.

§ 605. Eligibility for Food Stamp Program. Pursuant to the option granted the State by 21 U.S.C. § 862a(d)(1), an individual convicted under federal or state law of a felony involving possession, distribution or use of a controlled substance shall be exempt from the prohibition contained in 21 U.S.C. § 862a(a) against eligibility for food stamp program benefits for such convictions. 74 Del. Laws, c. 177, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 54, §  1;
31 DE Code § 610. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 31 - Welfare|Chapter 6. Food Stamp Program|Subchapter II. Food Stamp Trafficking Control Act|§ 610. Unauthorized use, transfer, acquisition, alteration or possession of food stamp coupons, Authorization to Participate Vouchers (ATPS), or access devices; penalties; disqualification from the food stamp program; forfeiture.

§ 610. Unauthorized use, transfer, acquisition, alteration or possession of food stamp coupons, Authorization to Participate Vouchers (ATPS), or access devices; penalties; disqualification from the food stamp program; forfeiture. (a) Whoever knowingly uses, transfers, acquires, alters or possesses food stamp coupons, authorization cards, ATPs or access devices in any manner not authorized by the federal Food Stamp Act (7 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.) or regulations issued pursuant to the Food Stamp Act; or who presents for payment or redemption coupons that have been illegally received, transferred, altered or used shall:  (1) If such food stamp coupons, authorization cards or ATPs are of a value of $500 or more or the item used, transferred, acquired, altered or possessed is an access device that has a value of $500 or more, be guilty of a class E felony. (2) If such coupons, authorization cards or ATPs are of a value of less than $500 or if the item used, transferred, acquired, altered or possessed is an access device that has a value of less than $500, be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (3) In any prosecution under this section where there is a finding that the proceeds of the trafficking involves firearms ammunition, explosives or controlled substances as defined under 21 U.S.C. § 802 be guilty of a class B felony. (b) In addition to the penalties set forth in subsection (a) of this section, any person convicted of a felony or misdemeanor under this section may be suspended by the court from participation in the food stamp program for an additional period of up to 18 months consecutive to that period of suspension mandated by the federal Food Stamp Act pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2015(b)(1). 68 Del. Laws, c. 386, §  2;