2006 Newsletters, Press Releases and Public Notices

Newsletters

Seen and Heard Newsletter, Winter 2006   [PDF format,403kb]

 

Press Releases

Delaware Children’s Department Increases Access to Child Mental Health Treatment through Victims of Crime Act Grant

WILMINGTON - The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families was recently awarded a federal grant in the amount of $102,840 by the Criminal Justice Council. This grant will be used employ two additional masters level crisis intervention therapists, who will be trained in trauma-specific treatment and practices to increase access to specific mental health treatment for children/families that have been exposed to violence and/or traumatic events.
[May 17, 2006, PDF Format, 1p, 33kb | MS Word Format, 1p, 42kb]

 

FY 07 Budget Request Addresses Infrastructure Needs and Juvenile Justice Reform

The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families today presented its FY 2007 Governor’s Recommended Budget to the Joint Finance Committee. Emphasis was placed on a four-year strategic plan that focuses on basic infrastructure needs and a reform of the juvenile justice system. The proposed budget is $158.4 million in total funds including enhancements for intensive outpatient treatment in New Castle County , day treatment in Sussex County , substance abuse assessments for youth statewide and conversion of the successful Families and Children Together (F.A.C.T.) project from a federal grant to State funding.
[March 2, 2006 , PDF Format, 1p, 40kb | MS Word Format, 1p, 46kb]

 

Governor Minner Presents Governor's Team Excellence Award

Governor Ruth Ann Minner Monday presented the first Governor's Team Excellence Award to the Community Services Re-Engineering Team of the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF).
[January 30, 2006, PDF Format, 1p, 36kb | MS Word Format, 1p, 66kb]

Public Notices

No public notices.