Community Resources
Reporting Child Abuse
All suspected child abuse and neglect must be reported to the 24-hour Division of Family Services (DFS) Child Abuse and Neglect Report line at 1-800-292-9582. You may also call any Law Enforcement Agency or 911, but not in lieu of contacting DFS. You are not required to provide proof. Anyone who makes a good faith report based on reasonable grounds is immune from prosecution.
Visit iseethesigns.org for more information about reporting child abuse.
Parent/Caregiver Resources
Referral information for human service organizations in Delaware
Call 211 or visit http://www.delaware211.org/
For more information about 211 see their brochure.
Connect with services in your community - Findhelp.org
Delaware Thrives
Information and resources about making healthy choices for families, visit: Dethrives.com
Healthy Eating Information
Visit: Choosemyplate.gov
Home Visiting in Delaware
For information about Delaware’s home visiting programs call 211 or go to http://dethrives.com/home-visiting/help-at-home
Infant Crying
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/shaken.html#
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/secure-attachment/when-your-baby-wont-stop-crying.htm
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/colic-remedies
Parenting Education
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Videos and information about parenting, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/parents/
The National Children’s Advocacy Center:
A national center that provides education and training about child abuse and supporting and protecting children who have experienced child abuse.
Visit: http://www.nationalcac.org/
Delaware has three offices, one in each county. Visit their website for more information.
Visit: http://www.cacofde.org/
An online guide to Human Services
Educator Resources
Project Thrive Overview -Trauma Health Recovery Innovation and Engagement
Delaware Department of Education: Mindful Moments Made Easy, Mindful Mondays Schedule, Wellness Wednesdays Schedule, Power of Breathing Sessions
Delaware Chapter of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully
Hotlines
Childhelp USA
(800) 4-A-CHILD
Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature and referrals.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
24-Hour Hotline and CyberTipline (for reporting child sexual exploitation)
(800) THE-LOST
If you think you have seen a missing child, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. The Congressionally-authorized Cybertipline is a means for reporting crimes against children. Reports may be made 24-hours a day, 7 days a week online at www.cybertipline.com
National Runaway Safeline
(800) 621-4000
The National Runaway Switchboard's mission is to facilitate relationships that ensure youth and families have access to resources in their communities.
Priority Response Crisis Helpline
1-800-969-4357
ContactLifeline Crisis Helpline (Sexual Assault)
1-800-262-9800
For more information or to “chat online” 5:30 pm – 11:30 go to: http://www.contactlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Inc.’s Domestic Violence Hotline – 302-762-6110
The SAFE Program at People’s Place II – 302-422-8058
Abriendo Puertas Bilingual Hotline – 302-745-9874