Adoption is a life-changing journey. As with any major milestone in life, there are feelings of joy, love and hope as well as the bumps in the road that may come along the way. In those moments, don’t hesitate to reach out for post adoption services. We are here to walk side-by-side with you on this journey.
Delaware offers free post adoption services to any adoptive family living in the First State. The supports are also available to parents who have been granted Permanent Guardianship of children who experienced foster care in Delaware. Every family, regardless of situation, may need support. You are the expert in your family’s needs, so reach out to learn more about services that may be able to help you and your loved ones. Services include support groups for parents and teens, parent coaching, respite care, services to support birth family connections and more.
Sign up for the post adoption services newsletter to stay informed! Email llattomus@abcfoc.org to be added to the listserv. For general information call 302-633-2658 or email adoption.dscyf@delaware.gov
Not sure what you are looking for? Please feel free to reach out to individual agencies to learn more about their resource and service offering. To reach out to individual agencies, please see the contact information below:
Wilmington Office: 302-746-7265
Milford Office: 302-725-5008
Email Meg Garey at mgarey@abcfoc.org
Call a post adoption social worker: 800-220-3092, ask for Mike McHugh or Kim Sabanayagam
Call: 302-678-0404, ask for Kristen Ames
Email depostperm@childrenschoice.org
Call: 215-367-6200