Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families
The division offers free prevention services across Delaware. Families may access services directly through contracted providers.
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The Prevention Helpline is available Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For assistance with locating prevention services, call (302) 633-2680 or email PBHS_Prevention_Inquiries@delaware.gov
The Prevention Resource Center (PRC) holds a collection of psycho-educational materials including books, research and science-based curriculums, videos and DVDs that are available for loan. In addition, the Resource Center distributes informational brochures and pamphlets to the public that focus on substance abuse, violence, child abuse and neglect prevention as well as other related issues, such as, mental health and juvenile justice issues.
There are two ways to order:
PRC will accept orders Monday through Friday. Orders will be processed and shipped on Wednesday and Friday. Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery.
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The Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (PSSF) is a community-based family support and preservation program which provides consultation services to families who are at risk or in crisis.
The Delaware Family and Fatherhood Coalition (DFFC) is an extension of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. DFFC fatherhood initiative is a shared collaborative addressing responsible fatherhood and healthy adult relationships as it pertains to effective co-parenting. The coalition connects multiple sectors of the community in a comprehensive approach, continuously develops partners, providing training opportunity to infusion fatherhood service into existing children and family services.
HHCAP helps families build healthy family relationships, strengthen caregiver skills, and promote positive behavior in children.
The program is designed to prevent child maltreatment by increasing protective factors and promoting resilience in high-risk families living in high-risk communities.
This program started as a partnership between DPBHS and the City of Wilmington, involving police officers, Victim Services staff and therapists. It has now grown to a state-wide service.
DSCYF contracts with A Seed of Hope Counseling to provide atrauma intervention service for youth who have been witnesses to or victims of trauma. Youth are referred directly by police officers. TRY also offers trauma education and support to schools, community partners and others as requested.
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