Delaware Licensing/Certification/Approval
Licensing
Dual Licensing state:
Delaware uses the following terms to authorize a resource family for foster care and (or) adoption after completion of education and training in state:
Delaware requires the following types of placement resources to be licensed/approved/certified:
Delaware resource training program is as follows:
Delaware will give full or partial credit for foster care and adoption education and training completed in another state:
- Adoption
Other: No information provided
- Foster Care
Other: No information provided
Requirements (Licensing)
Licensing Requirements:
Medical Reports
Written references
Review of Family Court Records
Original background check via fingerprinting
Requirements of Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 10/1/06
Child abuse registry check
An information waiver has been obtained
School reference reports on family's own children
Completion of fster parent training
Completion of required family interviews (three)
Completion of the physical environment safety check
Review of affiliations with other child placing agencies
Submission of a signed confidentiality pledge for foster parents
Foster Care Placements:
Can be single, married, divorced or widowed
rent or own their home
are at least 21 years of age and no older than 65
participate in 27 hours of pre-service training
pass a criminal background check and fingerprint screening
are of all races and religions
pass home, health and safety studies
are economically stable
provide references
Wait Time - (License/Certification/Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required:
Delaware offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved: