Pages 1--106 from GRANDPARENTSGUIDEDocument Body Page Navigation Panel Pages 1--106 from GRANDPARENTSGUIDE Page 1 2 1 1 Page 2 3 2 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION A special thank you to the Delaware Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for its financial contribution to the publication of GRAND, and also for its technical support. The collaboration of DPI in this project demon-strates its conviction to empower Delawareans with the information sec-ond- time-around parents need to provide for the future of the children in their care. GRAND would not have been possible without the assistance and cooperation of the Department of Public Instruction and the following: American Association of Retired Persons CHILD, Inc. Children and Families First Creative Grandparenting Delaware Health & Social Services Division of Public Health Division of Social Services Delaware Department of Public Instruction — Student, Family and School Support Improvement and Assistance Branch New Castle County Head Start Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families Division of Family Services Office of Child Care Licensing The Family & Workplace Connection Family Court of the State of Delaware Grandparents and Relative Caregivers Peoples' Place II 2 2 Page 3 4 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 3 CARVEL STATE OFFICE BLDG. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801 (302) 577-3210 FAX (302) 577-3118 TATNALL BUILDING DOVER, DELAWARE 19901 (302) 739-4101 FAX (302) 739-2775 May, 1997 Dear Friends: As Governor, I have made strengthening Delaware's families one of my top priorities. Over the past few decades, the term "family" itself has grown to include a variety of definitions. One type of family that has grown at a rapid rate are those headed by grandparents or other relatives caring for children. This new publication, Grandparents Raising And Nurturing Dependent Children: Delaware's Resource Book for Grandparents and Relative Caregivers Raising Children -will provide these caring adults with much-needed information on the resources and services available for the children. GRAND will also provide vital information concerning issues like child care, school registration requirements, and immunizations. Delaware Health and Social Services' Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and other state and private agencies have collaborated in creating this resource book. Grandparents and relative caregivers have also reviewed the information. I am confident that you will find GRAND to be a useful tool as you face the unique and rewarding challenges of raising children. Sincerely, Thomas R. Carper Governor 3 3 Page 4 5 4 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN CONTENTS EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS.................................................. CHILD CARE..................................................................................... COUNSELING.................................................................................... GLOSSARY (DEFINITIONS).( Unavailable)......................................................... EDUCATION..................................................................................... FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.............................................................. HEALTH (unavailable due to copyright reasons)................................ LEGAL................................................................................................ 4 4 Page 5 6 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 5 INTRODUCTION The practice of grandparents and relatives caring for children is not new: Throughout our history, when adult parents died, grandparents and relatives stepped forward to raise the children. However, a new picture of this familiar arrangement is emerging. In the last decade the number of children living with grandparents and relatives has increased by 40%. 1 Their numbers are dramatically rising because of substance abuse, incarcera-tion, HIV/ AIDS, mental illness, child abuse or neglect, or joblessness. Grandpar-ents and relatives continue to take in these children, despite the considerable hard-ship it creates for some. These second-time-around parents range in ages from 35 to in their 70s. Their average age across the United States is 55. 2 Who are they? Where do they come from? Sylvie Toledo, author of Grandparents as Parents, tells us "Grandparenting [raising children] is color-blind. It is also class-blind." The trag-edies devastating families respect no boundaries. This resource book is intended to give these caregivers a starting point for identifying resources and how to access them. It is also meant to provide informa-tion useful for raising children that the caregiver may not have experienced for a long time, such as registering a child for school or keeping him up-to-date with his immunizations. The contents page of GRAND lists where to find the general topics, emer-gency phone numbers, and definitions. Each section has a quick reference at the beginning to let you know which question addresses a particular concern. The index in the back of the book will allow you to find information on the same topic in the different sections, or to locate a particular agency or service. For ease of reading we have used the term grandparents to include all relative caregivers. To be all-inclusive we have also alternated the use of he and she, child and children throughout. Delaware Health and Social Services' Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities' intergenerational program, Joining Generations, coordinated the many agencies and services that contributed to GRAND. Joining Generations, the inspiration of Senator Myrna Bair and former Senator Margo Ewing Bane, works across service boundaries to bring various service providers together for the benefit of all ages. 1. Grandparent Information Center. (handout) Washington, DC: American Association of Retired Persons Grand-parent Information Center. 2. Sylvie de Toledo, Deborah Edler Brown. "Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family." The Guilford Press. NY: 1995. 5 5 Page 6 7 6 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies 24 HOUR MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES New Castle County 633-5128 (North of the C& D Canal) New Castle County 1-800-969-4357 TTY 424-2033 (South of the C& D Canal) Kent County and Sussex County 424-4357 TTY 424-2033 1-800-969-4357 If a child or adolescent is experiencing an emotional problem and is showing behavior which put him at serious and immediate risk of injury to self or others, the Division of Child Mental Health Services Crisis Service Team can provide assistance. In physically violent, potentially dangerous situations, call the police first. The Crisis Service Team will work with the client, family and police once the situation has been secured. If the child/ adolescent is injured, deal with it as you would any other medical emergency. The Crisis Service Team will meet the client and family at the hospital emergency room if requested. The Crisis Service Team may authorize emergency psychiatric hospitalization after regular working hours. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICE New Castle County 577-2484 1-800-652-2929 Kent/ Sussex Counties 1-800-345-6785 Deals mainly with people 18 and older. Call here if someone is suicidal or needs help. They can arrange psychiatric assessment in the community or in their offices. There is a very small residential program for cases in which the person is able to agree not to harm himself. He can stay at the facility for 3 to 5 days until outpatient treatment is arranged and his condition is stable. 6 6 Page 7 8 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 7 CONTACT -Delaware New Castle County 761-9100 Kent County and Sussex County 1-800-652-2929 Statewide TTY (302) 761-9700 A 24 hour help line for information and referral, crisis intervention, and to listen. Handles rape crisis, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. Can also provide in-school counseling on rape and sexual assault and harassment throughout the state. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CRISIS HELPLINE New Castle County 996-5444 Kent County 674-1112 Sussex County 856-1737 Delawareans United to Prevent Child Abuse -a 24 hour help line for people needing assistance dealing with children. Will also offer referral information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * POISON INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-722-7112 This hotline is available 24 hours a day. Health care professionals will recommend what you should do or tell you where you can go to get help. Be ready to supply the age and weight of the child, time the poison was taken, and the name of the product or medicine. Have the product at the phone with you when you call. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RUNAWAY HOTLINE FOR CHILDREN (302) 654-0808 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-621-4000 Call the Runaway Hotline when your grandchild is missing. You will be asked questions that may help you to locate the child. The Hotline can also be used by missing children to contact you to let you know they are safe. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORT LINE 24 Hour Hotline Statewide 1-800-292-9582 Call this number to report suspected physical or mental abuse or neglect. You will receive infor-mation and referral information. If the suspected abuse or neglect is severe, the Division of Family Services will investigate. 7 7 Page 8 9 8 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS DELAWARE HelpLine 1-800-464-4357 (8 AM -5 PM) TTY 1-800-464-4357 HelpLine can give you information about which state agency to call for a particular service. Their database has information about human service agencies in Delaware. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HIV/ AIDS HOTLINE 1-800-422-0429 (9 AM -9 PM) An information and referral service for people who are HIV positive and their families. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COCAINE HOTLINE 1-800-262-2463 24 Hour Service A national substance abuse information and referral service, handling drug abuse calls for all drugs. Callers will receive information and referral phone numbers for treatment centers, sup-port groups, and crisis centers nationwide. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * YMCA RESOURCE CENTERS OF DELAWARE New Castle County 571-6975 Kent County 739-3698 Sussex County 856-4105 Call the Resource Center in your county for information and referral on drug and alcohol abuse problems. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WARM LINE — CHILD, INC. New Castle County 762-8938 Kent and Sussex Counties 1-800-874-2070 Confidential telephone support, information and referral on non-medical issues concerning children. 8 8 Page 9 10 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 9 CHILD CARE INDEX FOR INFORMATION ON: SEE QUESTION NUMBER: Before and After School Care (School Age Child Care) ............................................................................................ 3 Child Care -What to Look For ........................................................................................ Child Care Referral Source .......................................................................................... 2 Child Care -Different Types ......................................................................................... 1 Child Care Employment Benefits ................................................................................... (Flex Benefit Plan) .................................................................................................. 16 Day Care Centers .......................................................................................................... 1 Drop-In Centers ............................................................................................................. 7 Emergency Overnight Care (H. O. P. E.) ........................................................................ 10 Family Child Care ........................................................................................................ 1 Head Start.................................................................................................................... 14 In-Home Child Care ..................................................................................................... 1 In-Home Sick Child Care .............................................................................................. 9 Large Family Child Care ............................................................................................... 1 Night Care .................................................................................................................... 5 Pregnant / Parenting Teens .......................................................................................... 18 Preschools ................................................................................................................... 13 Respite Care Special Needs Child ................................................................................................ 12 Preschool Referral Source ............................................................................................ 2 Short Term / Occasional Care ........................................................................................ 7 Sick Child Care ........................................................................................................ 8, 9 Special Needs Children .............................................................................................. 11 Subsidized Child Care ................................................................................................. 15 (Purchase Of Care) Summer Camps ............................................................................................................. 4 Tax Deductions For Child Care ................................................................................. 17 Weekend Care .............................................................................................................. 6 9 9 Page 10 11 10 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN CHILD CARE In today's world, many grandparents are still in the work force. When a grandchild comes to live with them, one of the first concerns is who will take care of the child. Fortunately there are a wide variety of child care options available, but finding the right care for your grandchild is not always easy. ° Allow plenty of time to make phone calls, check vacancies and visit with prospective providers. (One week minimum) ° Interview at least three different providers, if at all possible, so you can make an informed decision. ° Look for programs where the groups of children are kept small. ° Look for providers who have had child care training, seem knowledgeable about what they are doing, and who display warmth and caring towards children. ° Look for providers who seem responsive to your needs as a grandparent. ° Look for programs that are based on play rather than academics and ones where children have choices. Toys should encourage make-believe play and creativity. ° Look for environments that are safe and healthy and where nutritious food is served. Keep in mind that you are the one who is in the best position to judge what is best for your grand-child and where your grandchild will feel most comfortable and secure. If you like, you can call the Office of Child Care Licensing to verify that a particular center or family provider is licensed. Call 1-800-822-2236. 1. What different types of child care programs are there? There are a variety of options available in child care. All child care centers in Delaware must meet certain regulations as required by the Office of Child Care Licensing, which operates in the Dela-ware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families. Child Care Providers can be: Day Care Centers which provide care, education, protection, supervision and guidance for twelve or more children. They must be licensed. Family Child Care Homes which provide care, education, protection, supervision and guidance in private homes for one to six children. Their own children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews are included in those six. Like Centers, they are required by law to obtain a license, even if they only care for one non-related child. If they are only caring for their own children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, they are not required to become licensed. 10 10 Page 11 12 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 11 Large Family Child Care Homes are similar to Day Care Centers and must be licensed. They may be licensed to care for up to twelve children as long as two qualified adult caregivers are in atten-dance. In-Home Care involves hiring someone to come into your home to care for your children. It is very convenient, but is one of the most expensive forms of child care. There are no state licensing regulations that apply here. You can locate "Nannny Services" in the yellow pages of your phone book. 2. How can I find out which child care centers and family child care providers are in my area? To obtain names and phone numbers of child care centers and family child care providers in your area call The Family & Workplace Connection: New Castle County (302) 479-1660 Kent & Sussex Counties 1-800-660-6602 3. I work and need care for my grandchild before and after school. What sort of programs are there at those times? Before and after school care programs are specifically arranged for children ages 5 through 12 years. There are a wide variety of programs available that may or may not include school holidays, snow days, or the summer months. Some of the agencies that sponsor these programs are churches, YW/ YMCAs, school districts, and youth clubs. This care is also available in many child care centers and family child care homes. You can call area churches, the YW/ YMCA, your local school district, or The Family & Workplace Connection for names and phone numbers of programs in your area. You will find the phone numbers for your local school district in the Education section, question 5. 4. I would like my grandchild to attend a summer camp program. How can I locate one? Many child-oriented agencies arrange summer programs for school age children that involve recre-ational and special interest programs. These might be operated on a part-day basis or full-day to accommodate children who need all-day supervision. Some camps are also set up for children with special needs. The News Journal lists summer camps once a year. You can also call The Family & Workplace Connection. 5. I work shift work and need child care after 5 PM. Are there any child care centers available at night? Some child care centers and many family child care homes offer evening and overnight care. The Office of Child Care Licensing requires some specific regulations for this type of care in order to keep children safe and healthy. Call The Family & Workplace Connection for information. 11 11 Page 12 13 12 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 6. I work on weekends. Where can I find child care? Weekend care is available in some family child care homes and child care centers. To obtain names of providers in your area who care for children on weekends, call The Family & Workplace Con-nection. 7. I am able to care for my grandchild myself, but sometimes I need to go to the doctor or somewhere it would not be appropriate to take him. Other than family or friends, are there any child care choices in this situation? Some child care centers and family child care providers offer care for a short period of time or on an occasional basis if they have the room. There are some programs specifically set up for this type of care, often called "drop-in" care or "mother's day out." Contact The Family & Workplace Connection in order to get names of providers in your area. Their phone numbers are listed in question 2. 8. What if my grandchild becomes ill? I can't take off from work. Is there child care available for sick children? Children who are mildly ill or are recuperating from a long illness or accident may obtain care in a special program established to help meet their medical needs. These programs are licensed by the State of Delaware and include ongoing consultation with the medical community. Children with highly contagious conditions, such as chicken pox or diarrhea, are not permitted in a group setting. St. Francis Hospital Care-A-Lot Program in Wilmington offers such services. The phone number is (302) 421-4485. 9. Are there any health care professionals who can care for my sick grandchild in my home when I cannot take the time off from work to be there? The following agencies will send trained staff into your home to care for a mildly ill child. Be sure to check daily rates before engaging this service, since this is one of the most expensive forms of child care. Visiting Nurse Association -Sniffles & Sneezes New Castle County (302) 323-8200 Kent County (302) 674-7710 Sussex County (302) 855-9700 Interim Health Care New Castle County (302) 995-6696 Kent & Sussex Counties (302) 734-3131 10. Is there any place my grandchildren can stay temporarily if I have a personal crisis? H. O. P. E. HOMES (Healthy Option for Parents on the Edge) is available to parents and caretakers when a family is facing a difficult short-term problem and when "time out" from parental re-sponsibilities can be of help. Some of the reasons for requesting these services are medical emergencies such as hospitalization, financial difficulties or housing problems such as eviction. 12 12 Page 13 14 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 13 Services are available without regard to income. This program serves children up to 12 years of age, at no cost to the parent or caregiver, for up to 30 days per year. For more information or to make a referral contact: Children & Families First: New Castle County (302) 658-5177 Kent & Sussex Counties (302) 422-8013 11. My grandchild has a disability that requires special care. How do child care providers deal with children with disabilities? The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 states that child care providers must serve children with disabilities unless it would place an undue burden on their program or seriously change the nature of the program. Children with HIV are considered as having a disability and not an infec-tious disease. More and more providers are accepting children with special needs as they find that some of the medical conditions are not that difficult to accommodate. However, with a medically fragile child or one with a severe emotional problem, it might be best to contact some of the agen-cies below for further help in locating child care. Parent Information Center (302) 366-0152 (TTY) 366-0178 Nurses & Kids New Castle County (302) 323-1118 Kent & Sussex Counties -Milford (302) 424-4467 Easter Seals Kent County -Tech Learning Center (302) 736-6183 Sussex County -PACTT (302) 856-3490 The Wishing Well -Dover (302) 734-3200 1-800-290-2800 12. Sometimes I need a break caring for my special needs child. Are there any programs that can help? It is important for you to recognize that you need to have a break in order to do your best. For some families who have a child with a special need, it can become necessary to find child care for a period of several days or over a weekend. This is known as respite care. For more information on this call: Division of Mental Retardation New Castle County (302) 577-4950, extension #234 Kent & Sussex Counties (302) 934-8031, extension #336 13 13 Page 14 15 14 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN Special Care New Castle County (302) 738-9206 United Cerebral Palsy New Castle County (302) 674-2400 Kent & Sussex Counties (302) 335-5626 13. I would like for my preschool grandchild to have some educational opportunities. Where can I find out about these types of programs? Preschools or nursery schools offer children ages 3 -5 educational, social and developmental activi-ties usually three to four hours a day, two to five days a week. These programs cannot function as child care, since most families need longer hours available to fit their work schedule. Many child care centers do offer preschool type programs within their curriculum of all day care. Many times churches will sponsor or house a preschool program. For more information on preschools call The Family & Workplace Connection. The phone numbers are listed in question 2. 14. I cannot afford to send my grandchild to preschool. What about Head Start? Head Start is a federally supported program for children ages 3 to 5 who come from low-income families. It is set up as a part day program, but some sites offer full day care for those families who work. For more information look in the Education section of this directory, question 1. 15. I can't afford to pay the cost of child care. Is there some way I can get financial assistance? Some families might qualify for financial assistance (known as Purchase of Care) to help pay for child care if their income level and family size meet certain criteria. To be eligible you will need to show that you need child care and cannot pay for part or all of it. Children may be considered eligible because of special needs of the child such as developmental delays, chronic illnesses, mental or physical handicaps, or if the family is active with the Division of Family Services (Child Protec-tive Services). Not all child care providers participate in the Purchase of Care program because it pays only a percentage of the full rate. For more information and to see if you qualify call: New Castle County Social Services -4th Street (302) 577-3649 Northeast State Service Center -Wilmington (302) 577-3233 Hudson State Service Center -Newark (302) 368-6770 Kent County Carroll Plaza -Dover (302) 739-6920 Sussex County Georgetown State Service Center (302) 856-5569 14 14 Page 15 16 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 15 16. Is there any way my employer can help with the expense of child care? Some companies offer dependent care (child care) as part of their Flex Benefit Plan. This is part of your salary set aside by your employer and reimbursed to you as your dependent care expenses occur. The portion set aside is pre-tax dollars. Check with your employer to see if you have a Flex Benefit Plan. 17. Child care is very expensive. Can I claim a tax credit on my federal and state taxes? You may be eligible for a Child and Dependent Care Credit if you have child care expenses for one or more children under age 13 who live with you. Families of all income levels are eligible. The higher your child care expenses and the lower the amount of your income, the larger your credit. For more information call the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040. 18. My granddaughter is expecting a baby. What programs can she participate in to continue her education while carrying her baby? Pregnant teens and teen parents can get educational help, counseling, and child care through the Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. Look in the Health section, question 15 for phone numbers. MOM's House in Wilmington and Dover offers daycare, parent education, and support services for single parents who are going to school and cannot afford day care. Wilmington (302) 658-3433 Dover (302) 678-8688 15 15 Page 16 17 16 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN COUNSELING INDEX FOR INFORMATION ON: SEE QUESTION NUMBER: Counseling services .............................................................. chart following question 8 Family Crisis therapists ................................................................................................ 8 Locating Mental Health Professionals.......................................................................... 3 Types of Mental Health Professionals .......................................................................... 5 Questions to ask ............................................................................................................ 4 School Counselors ........................................................................................................ 7 Self-Help Groups (support groups) Defined ................................................................................................................. 6 Identified ......................... listed after chart of mental health/ counseling resources Signs counseling may be needed .................................................................................. 1 Types of Mental Health Professionals .......................................................................... 5 Young children.............................................................................................................. 2 16 16 Page 17 18 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 17 COUNSELING Children and young people who come to live with grandparents may be handling a great deal of anxiety and stress. They may feel they are unwanted or that they are the reason for the disruption in their family's life. They may have been exposed to drug and alcohol abuse, HIV/ AIDS, or the imprisonment or death of a parent. As a grandparent you are also dealing with your feelings about your adult child, the parent of your grandchild. Sometimes these situations require quick and immediate attention for the safety and well-being of all involved. The EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS section in the beginning of this book will give you a quick list of phone numbers to call. The information in this section will provide you with some of the places you can call for counseling help or support groups for your grandchild and yourself. 1. What are some of the signs that counseling may be needed? Some indications that counseling may be needed are: ° Sudden changes in mood or behavior ° Depression -feeling unhappy for a long time ° Anxiety -strong feelings of fear or nervousness ° Losing temper over small things ° Physical aches and pains that have no real physical cause ° Dropping grades 2. My grandchild is very young. Do young children need counseling? Many adults feel that young children don't know what conditions such as depression and anxiety are, so they don't experience it. Even though youngsters may not be able to explain a mental health term, they can and do experience it. Check over the list of signs that may indicate a prob-lem in the previous question. Remember to keep the child's age in mind. 3. How can I find the right counseling service for my situation? You can begin by checking the counseling/ mental health services at the end of this section. An-other good resource is the Counseling section in the yellow pages of your phone book. An agency that offers assessment and consultation will be able to examine the child, tell you what they think the problem is, and recommend where you can take her to receive treatment. They will also recommend individual, family, or group therapy, whichever fits your situation. 4. What are some questions I can ask a mental health professional to determine if they can help in my situation? Finding the right mental health professional may take several tries. The mental well-being of your grandchild and yourself is important. Here are some questions you can ask: ° What are your qualifications, experience and training? ° What kind of license do you have? 17 17 Page 18 19 18 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN ° What is your fee and can you adjust it based on my income? ° Is there a charge for an initial consultation? ° What type of therapy do you use? ° What hours are available for appointments? ° How long must I wait for an appointment? ° What experience do you have in treating my problem? ° How long are therapy sessions? ° How often will appointments be scheduled? ° How can you be reached in an emergency? ° How will my insurance billings and co-payments be handled? When and how do I pay? ° Who will see my records? How confidential is therapy? ° What treatment approach will you take? ° How long will I or my grandchild be in therapy? ° Will you be available by phone outside of appointments? ° Will we set goals for treatment? ° If you feel you are unable to treat my problem, will you make an appropriate referral? 5. What are the different types of mental health professionals? Mental health professionals can be psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors of mental health, certified mental health counselors, psychiatric nurses, marriage and family therapists, or pastoral counselors. You can find the definitions for these different professionals in the Glossary at the back of this book. 6. What are support groups? Self-help or support groups are regularly scheduled meetings of people who share a similar problem. There may or may not be a mental health professional directing the group. Self-help or support groups are meant to add to professional counseling, not replace it. You will find support groups in this section after the counseling and mental health services listing. 7. What does the school counselor do? School counselors provide educational direction, counseling, and short-term problem interven-tion for children while they are in school. They assist students with personal and social develop-ment, academic development, and career/ life planning. At times they work with other school officials, students, and the adult responsible for them in resolving the individual's problems. If a student needs more long-term help, the school counselor will refer him to the appropriate agency. 18 18 Page 19 20 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 19 Most public schools have crisis teams to respond when serious situations occur. The crisis team usually consists of the counselor, nurse, administrator, key teachers, and when possible, the school psychologist. 8. What are family crisis therapists? The Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) have family crisis therapists in a number of schools in Delaware. These professionals are employed by DSCYF but work in the school setting with a small number of children. Their role is to help children overcome problems that interfere with their learning. They help families access services provided by DSCYF and other community agencies. The therapists also serve as a link among the family, school, and the community. At this time there are 14 family crisis therapists serving 16 schools. 19 19 Page 20 21 20 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN COUNSELING/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY AGE SERVICES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY GROUP SPECIALTY GROUP THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY SERVICES Aid in Dover, Inc. 10 - 18 x x x Emergency shelter for (302) 734-7714 (KC) abused/ neglected (302) 855-9026 (SC) runaway children Alliance for Mental All Assessment & x x Housing, advocacy, Illness in Delaware * consultation support services/ (AMID) Outpatient education for those (302) 427- 0787 with mental illness ABR Counseling Assoc. 16+ Assessment & x x Alcohol/ Drug Abuse (302) 697-1701 (KC) consultation (also couples) (302) 436- 5868 (SC) Outpatient Aquila 10 - 18 Assessment x x x Alcohol/ Drug Abuse (302) 999- 1106 (NCC) Outpatient Day treatment (302) 856-9746 (SC) Brandywine Counseling 11 & Outpatient x x x Drug and alcohol (302) 656-2348 (NCC) older AIDS prevention Catholic Charities All Assessment & x x x Medication monitoring (302) 655-9624 (NCC) consultation Adoption/ foster care (302) 674-1600 (KC) Outpatient Residential group homes (302) 856-9578 (SC) Residential - Crisis intervention NCC Drug & alcohol treatment Domestic violence prevention AIDS counseling CHILD , Inc. * All Residential x x x Pregnant/ Parenting Teen (302) 762-8989 (NCC) Domestic violence coun- (302) 697-0411 (KC) seling and shelter (302) 424- 1190 (SC) Emergency shelter for 1-800- 874-2070 abused, neglected, runaway children * Services available statewide 20 20 Page 21 22 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 21 COUNSELING/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY AGE SERVICES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY GROUP SPECIALTY GROUP THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY SERVICES Children & Families First All Assessment & x x x Respite (302) 658-5177 (NCC) consultation Alcohol & drug abuse (302) 674-8384 (KC) Outpatient Child abuse/ neglect (302) 628-2011 (SC) Homebased General counseling Chrysalis 11 & up Assessment & x x x Addictions treatment (302) 678-8191 (KC) consultation Outpatient Homebased Crossroads 14-18 Assessment & x x x Partial day, after-school (302) 652-1405 (NCC) consultation programs Outpatient Alcohol/ drug abuse Delaware Day 3 - 6 Assessment & x x Parent group meetings, Treatment (Dover) consultation family & social recreation- Center for Homebased al activities, speech Young Children therapy, support meet- (302) 674- 8211 ings for parents & education (skill building) intense day treatment center Delaware Family Center 2 & up Assessment & x x x Psychological & psychi- (302) 995-9600 (NCC) consultation atric evaluation/ alcohol Outpatient & drug abuse treatment PACE Inc. alcohol & drug rehabilitation DE Guidance Services 3 - 18 Assessment & x x x Despression, suicidality in for Children & Youth consultation children & teens, divorce, (302) 652-3948 (NCC) Psychologically & illness, death, learning (302) 678-3020 (KC) psychiatric problems, school-related (302) 645- 5338 (SC) evaluation problems, sexual & Day treatment physical abuse, Outpatient behavioral problems, eating disorders, ADD, parent education * Services available statewide 21 21 Page 22 23 22 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN COUNSELING/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY AGE SERVICES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY GROUP SPECIALTY GROUP THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY SERVICES DE Health & Social Services Birth to 5 Assessment & x Psychological services Division of Public Health consultation regarding parenting, early (302) 995-8653 (NCC) Homebased intervention, behavioral (302) 739- 5376 (KC) evaluations (800) 752- 9393 (KC & SC) Division of Child Mental Birth to 13 Assessment & x x x Residential services Health Services consultation Substance abuse (302) 577- 4270 (NCC) Outpatient (302) 674-8211 (KC) Inpatient (302) 422- 8013 (SC) Day treatment (302) 739- 3712 * Crisis intervention Inpatient Hospitalization duPont Hospital for Children Assessment & x x x ADD/ ADHD Children Adoles- consultation Mood, anxiety, impulse Psychiatry Program cents Outpatient disorders (302) 651- 4500 (NCC) duPont Hospital for 1 - 17 Assessment & x x x Diabetes Children - Psychology consultation Asthma (302) 651-4510 (NCC) Outpatient ADHD Gastrointestinal Weight management Eugenia Counseling 3 years Consultation x x Children with all types of Center and older psychological concerns (302) 368- 1100 * Jewish Family Services Some Counseling x x Services to the aging (302) 478-9411 (NCC) children, mostly adults * Services available statewide 22 22 Page 23 24 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 23 COUNSELING/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY AGE SERVICES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY GROUP SPECIALTY GROUP THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY SERVICES Latin American All Counseling x x x Bi- lingual and bi- cultural Community Center referral (302) 655-7338 (NCC) Multiple Sclerosis All Counseling x x Support groups Society (302) 655- 5610 (NCC) (302) 645- 1844 (KC & SC) (800) 640- 1001 Newark Family All Assessment x x x Substance abuse/ Counseling Center counseling smoking (302) 368- 6895 (NCC) Hypnosis Weight Open Door, Inc. All Assessment & x x x Alcohol & drug abuse (302) 798-9555 (NCC) consultation Chemical imbalance Outpatient Co-dependency Pace, Inc. * 18+ Assessment & x x x Intensive mental health (302) 234-2211 consultation Substance abuse Outpatient Parents of Children All Outpatient x x Physical with Disabilities Occupational (302) 856-7364 (SC) Speech therapy Parent Self-Help Group All Education x x x Educate general public for Children with Information Support for people with Epilepsy Referral & epilepsy (302) 324-4455 (NCC) support * Services available statewide 23 23 Page 24 25 24 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN COUNSELING/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY AGE SERVICES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY GROUP SPECIALTY GROUP THERAPY THERAPY THERAPY SERVICES People's Place II All Assessment & x x x Medication monitoring (302) 422- 8011 (KC & SC) consultation Outpatient drug & alcohol Residential Sexual abuse/ incest Outpatient survivors, Bereavement, parent/ child conflict, emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and homeless residential/ Counseling for veterans, Occupational training Pike Creek All Assessment & x x x Christian counseling Psychological Center consultation Marital (302) 738- 6859 (NCC) Outpatient Domestic abuse ADD/ ADHD Psychotherapeutic All Assessment & x x x Medication monitoring Children Services consultation ADD/ ADHD (302) 736- 5314 * Psychiatric Drug and alcohol abuse evaluation Terry Center 12-18 Outpatient x x x Art, music, occupational Psychiatric Center Residential therapy, special education (302) 577- 4270 * Community Consultation Tressler Centers of DE 5- 12 Outpatient x x x Certified alcohol & drug (302) 995- 2294 (NCC) counseling * Services available statewide 24 24 Page 25 26 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 25 SUPPORT GROUPS/ SUPPORT SERVICES ADD NETWORK FOR YOUNG ADULTS Hockessin Area (302) 234-0208 Offers support, advocacy, information, and a support group for young adults 16 and older. Parent group meets at the same time. ADOPTIVE FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION Statewide (302) 239-6232 Support group for families at all stages of adoption. ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN DELAWARE Statewide (302) 427-0787 Support groups for youth and their families. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION Statewide (302) 655-7258 (800) 586-4872 Helps children acquire self-care skills through structured play. Sessions for parents increase their understanding of asthma and use of self-care skills. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN Statewide (302) 731-4879 (302) 999-7365 One-on-one support for parents of children with hearing impairments APPOQUINIMINK SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP Appoquinimink School District (302) 378-4574 (302) 653-6375 Support group for parents of children in the Appoquinimink school district's special education programs. AUTISM ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE Statewide (302) 366-0152 (302) 478-8327 Support and information for parents of children with autism. BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Statewide (302) 733-1280 A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a newborn child. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE Statewide (800) 411-0505 Advocacy, support groups, education, and social events for those who have experienced trau-matic head injury and their families. CH. A. D. D. -CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER BRANDYWINE CHAPTER (302) 478-3933 Support, information, and advocacy for children and adults with ADD/ ADHD. 25 25 Page 26 27 26 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN CH. A. D. D. -CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER NEWARK CHAPTER (302) 737-6063 Monthly support meetings for children and adults with ADD/ ADHD. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Statewide (302) 594-7370 (302) 426-0754 Support group for parents and siblings when a child in the family dies. COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL (gifted) CHILDREN-DELAWARE FEDERATION Statewide (302) 684-8516 Advocacy and support to parents and professionals in the education of exceptional (gifted) persons. DELAWARE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER Statewide (302) 328-2872 TTY (302) 328-2905 New Castle County (302) 739-6885 TTY (302) 739-6886 Kent County (302) 856-7946 TTY (302) 856-6714 Sussex County Centers are open to the public and house assistive technology devices and materials that are available for demonstration and short-term loan. Staff can also assist in locating assistive technology devices. DELAWARE ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED -TAG Statewide (302) 739-4667 A support group for parents of gifted and talented children. DELAWARE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND Statewide (302) 655-2111 (302) 654-1376 Social and recreation services, peer support service, and summer day camp for children ages up to 14. DELAWARE ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF-BLIND New Castle County (302) 999-7365 Parent support group. DELAWARE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION (302) 324-4455 New Castle County (302) 856-3288 Kent County Support group for children who have epilepsy and their parents. DELAWARE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN New Castle County (302) 731-4879 (Voice/ TTY) Offers parent-to-parent support. 26 26 Page 27 28 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 27 DELAWARE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTERS Statewide (302) 831-8141 New Castle County (302) 672-1958, 59 Kent County (302) 855-1649 Sussex County Provides educational material and services to help educate children, including those with special needs. DELAWAREANS UNITED TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE Statewide (302) 654-1102 New Castle County (302) 674-1112 Kent County (302) 856-1737 Sussex County Self-help groups for parents and children under stress or involved in abuse and neglect DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION Statewide (302) 762-4747 (302) 996-9400 Experienced parents give support and information. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF DEL-MAR, INC. Statewide (302) 324-4444 New Castle County (302) 736-6183 Kent County (302) 856-7364 Sussex County Support groups for parents and children with disabilities. Peer counseling and vocational training for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. Education regarding sign language, augmented communication, physical care, sensory impairment, and learning disabilities. FAMILY FORUM Statewide Child Development Watch (302) 577-4556 New Castle County 1-800-752-9393 Kent and Sussex Counties Support group for families of children ages birth through 5 with developmental delays and disabilities. FIRST STATE MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES New Castle County (302) 368-9691 A support group for mothers of twins, triplets, etc. GRANDMAS Wilmington (302) 656-3029 Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren GRANDPARENTS CARING FOR GRANDCHILDREN New Castle County (302) 654-5303 Conducted by Children & Families First, this support/ information group is for grandparents to comply with parenting classes required for certain state financial assistance. 27 27 Page 28 29 28 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL Statewide (302) 633-3350 Offers support to juvenile diabetics and their families. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE Not all services available statewide. (302) 656-8308 (800) 287-6423 Education, support, and advocacy for and about persons with mental health concerns. Various support groups for depression, anxiety disorders, survivors of suicide, and dual diagnoses. MOMS CLUB OF BEAR/ NEWARK Bear/ Newark (302) 328-3438 Support group for mothers who stay at home. MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWNS New Castle County (302) 834-8308 Information and support group. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Statewide (302) 655-5610 New Castle County (302) 645-1844 Kent and Sussex Counties (800) 640-1001 Support groups NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (800) 695-0285 A free information service that helps parents, educators, care givers, and others to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Answers questions, develops and shares new information through fact sheets, directories, and newsletters. PARENT INFORMATION CENTER Statewide (302) 366-0152 TTY (302) 366-0178 Provides services, resources, and programs for parents and their children with disabilities. Offers parent-to-parent support. PARENTS OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP New Castle County (302) 737-8522 Support group. PERINATAL ASSOCIATION Statewide (302) 654-1088 New Castle County (302) 674-5098 Kent & Sussex Counties Education, emotional support, transportation for pregnant women. 28 28 Page 29 30 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 29 PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME -DELAWARE ASSOCIATION Statewide (302) 791-0102 (302) 836-6213 (302) 475-4197 Monthly support group. PROJECT ASSIST SUPPORT GROUP Statewide (302) 764-1010 Tutoring in reading, writing, and spelling for children with dyslexia or other reading problems. Support group for the parents. REYE'S SYNDROME FOUNDATION -DELAWARE CHAPTER Statewide (302) 478-9624 Support group, information. SIDS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Statewide (302) 996-0819 Support group for parents who have lost children to sudden infant death syndrome. SMALL WONDERS OF DELAWARE New Castle County (302) 453-9143 Support for parents of premature babies. S. O. F. T. -SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR TRISOMY 18, 13 AND RELATED DISORDERS (302) 629-9624 Provides information and support. SOUTHERN DELAWARE CH. A. D. D. -CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Sussex County (302) 226-0200 Offers support group, information, and advocacy. SUPPORTING K. I. D. D. S. New Castle County (302) 658-5433 Parents and guardians peer support groups surrounding divorce, grief, and separation. TENDER HEARTS New Castle County (302) 733-4235 (302) 733-1280 Support group for parents of children with congenital heart disorders. TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP New Castle County (302) 999-1916 Support group. 29 29 Page 30 31 30 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY Statewide (302) 764-2400 TTY 764-8708 New Castle County (302) 335-5626 (302) 764-2400 Kent and Sussex Counties Respite Care (302) 764-2400, 335-5626 TTY 764-8708 Offers summer camps, special events, and respite care after school. WARM LINE -CHILD, INC. Statewide (302) 762-8938 New Castle County (800) 874-2070 Kent and Sussex Counties Confidential telephone support, information and referral on non-medical issues concerning children. WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER Ninth Ward, City of Wilmington (302) 651-3460 Joining Generations: Family Circles — support group for grandparents and relatives raising children. 30 30 Page 31 32 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 31 EDUCATION INDEX FOR INFORMATION ON: SEE QUESTION NUMBER: Adult Basic Education ................................................................................................ 17 Child Development Watch ...................................................................................... 3, 22 Child Find Program ................................................................................................ 3, 22 College In Delaware ............................................................................................................ 13 Financial Aid .................................................................................................... 12, 13 Locating Out-of-State Colleges .............................................................................. 15 English as a Second Language ESL ........................................................................... 18 General Education Development Tests (GED)/ High School Diploma ...................... 16 James H. Grove Adult High School Locations ....................................................... 17 Head Start ..................................................................................................................... 1 Job Training Adult Caregiver ...................................................................................................... 20 Youth....................................................................................................................... 21 Parallel Program (College courses) ............................................................................ 14 Parenting Classes ............................................ chart listing classes follows question 19 Preschools ..................................................................................................................... 1 Child Care as Education Option ............................................................................... 2 Resource Materials for Second-Time-Around Parenting Books ...................................................................................................................... 26 Grandparent Information Center ............................................................................ 25 Internet Web Sites ................................................................................................... 27 School Charter Schools ........................................................................................................ 8 Choice Schools ......................................................................................................... 7 For Pregnant Girls .................................................................................................... 9 Private Schools ....................................................................................................... 10 Public School Districts ............................................................................................. 5 Registration............................................................................................................... 4 Transferring Schools ................................................................................................. 6 Vocational/ Technical High Schools ........................................................................ 11 Services for Older Delawareans ................................................................................. 28 Special Need/ Developmentally Delayed Diagnosis & Resources ............................. 22 Individualized Education Program ......................................................................... 24 Srevices................................................................................................................... 23 31 31 Page 32 33 32 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN EDUCATION FOR CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN Education is an extremely important part of all our lives, particularly for children. Children begin learning as soon as they are born. It is very important that as a caregiver you are aware that mean-ingful learning takes place long before formal education begins. Parenting classes can help you understand how to nurture your child as he grows, preparing him for formal, classroom education. The parent education and support guide following question 19 in this section will provide you with information about different parenting education opportunities. By law, children between the ages of 5 and 16 are required to attend school. The following infor-mation will give you what you need to make the best choice for your grandchild. 1. Young children need a lot to prepare for school. My finances are limited. How can I help my grandchild get used to being with other children and get ready to succeed in school? Head Start is a federally funded program that helps children three to five get ready for kindergarten. Children learn how to interact with other children and some educational basics. A child must be toilet-trained to attend Head Start. Services such as transportation, health, nutrition, social services, meals and parent involvement opportunities are provided. You must be income eligible for your grandchild to participate. There are often waiting lists, so register at least the summer before your grandchild is eligible to begin. You must register at the Head Start in the county where you live. Each county has specific qualifications. These are some of the documents you may be required to bring with you to register: 1. grandchild's birth certificate 2. grandchild's social security card 3. grandparent's social security card 4. proof of income 5. legal custody papers 6. immunization papers (if possible) If there are no immunization papers, you must bring a card that proves you have a doctor's appointment scheduled and dentist's appointment scheduled 7. Medicaid card New Castle County: 452-1500 City of Wilmington: 762-8038 Kent County: 736-3281 Sussex County: First State Community Action Agency, Inc.: 856-7761 (covers Clarksville, Coverdale Cross-roads, Dagsboro, Frankford, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Millsboro, Milltown, Selbyville) 32 32 Page 33 34 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 33 Southern Delaware Center for Children and Families: 629-7904 (covers Bridgeville, Coverdale Crossroads area, Greenwood, Milford, Seaford) 2. What are other options for a pre-school program? There are pre-school programs that operate for a few hours two or three days a week. These pro-grams focus mainly on educational readiness. The majority of day care programs offer an educa-tion component as well as socialization. Check the child care section for what to look for in a child care center. You may be eligible for financial assistance for child care and pre-school. See finan-cial assistance, question 21, and child care, question 15. Call The Family & Workplace Connection for licensed programs in your area. New Castle County (302) 479-1660 Kent & Sussex Counties 1-800-660-6602 3. How can I tell if my grandchild is ready for kindergarten? If you are concerned about your grandchild's development, the Child Development Watch program can tell you how your grandchild compares with other children her age if she is between the ages of birth to three. If she is over three she can be evaluated through the Child Find Program or your family doctor. Look in Health, question 4, for more information and phone numbers. There are child development charts at the end of the Health section. You can refer to the charts to check how your child is developing compared to others the same age. Do not become alarmed if your child is not exactly performing or developing as the chart says. Every individual grows and develops at their own rate. If you do not understand some of the terms used or are concerned that your child is not performing several activities for his age group or is several months behind, consult your doctor. 4. What must I bring when I register my grandchild for public school? The documents required for all public schools in Delaware are: 1. proof of custody 2. birth certificate of the grandchild 3. proof of residence -if the grandparent and the grandchild live with someone who does not have legal custody over the grandchild, a notarized letter of proof of residence from the person they live with is necessary. -examples of proof of residence: electric bill, phone bill, lease, rental agreement 4. immunization records 5. past school records (only if available) 5. Where can I call to get information on the public schools in Delaware? The phone number for the Department of Public Instruction in Dover is (302) 739-4604. You can call that number if you are not sure which school district you live in. If you know your school district, you can call that office directly. The District office numbers are listed below. They will tell you in which school to register your child, and also answer any questions. 33 33 Page 34 35 34 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN DELAWARE SCHOOL DISTRICTS: New Castle County: Kent County: Appoquinimink: 378-5010 Caesar Rodney: 697-2173 Brandywine: 792-3800 Capital: 672-1500 Christina: 454-2000 Lake Forest: 284-3020 Colonial: 323-2700 Milford: 422-1600 (parts of Sussex County also) New Castle Vocational Technical: (high school only) 995-8000 Polytech: 697-2170 Red Clay: 651-2600 Smyrna: 653-8585 (parts of New Castle County also) Smyrna: 653-8585 Woodbridge: 337-8296 (parts of Kent County also) (parts of Sussex County also) Sussex County: Cape Henlopen: 645-6686 Delmar: 846-9544 Indian River: 436-1000 Laurel: 875-6100 Milford: 422-1600 (parts of Kent County also) Seaford: 629-4504 Sussex County Vocational Technical: (high school only) 856-2541 Woodbridge: 337-8296 (parts of Kent County also) 6. If my grandchild is transferring school districts in order to live with me, how can I have the necessary records sent to the new school? If your grandchild is transferring schools, you must give the new school the name of the former school. The new school will obtain your grandchild's records. 7. I would prefer my grandchild attend a school other than the one the school district office tells me he is assigned to. Is this possible? In Delaware there is a program called Choice Schools. You can choose to have your grandchild attend another school in your district or in another district. The school districts must approve, and you must provide your own transportation. For more information, call the State Superintendent of Schools' office in Dover at (302) 739-4661. 8. I understand there are publicly funded schools that are run by private organizations in Delaware. What are these Charter schools and how can I find out about them? Charter schools are schools that are paid for by public funds but are run by private organizations. Some of the Charter schools emphasize particular subjects such as math and science. Others may focus on children with particular problems. You can find out more about Charter schools by call 34 34 Page 35 36 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 35 the Department of Public Instruction in Dover at (302) 739-4583. 9. My granddaughter is pregnant. Is there somewhere other than the public schools where she can continue her education and receive special support? The Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) is a program for pregnant teenagers including education in all regular academic subjects, daycare, parent training, counseling for teens and their families, and health and prenatal education. (302) 652-3445 Wilmington (302) 697-0356 Dover (302) 856-7331 Georgetown 10. If I want to register my grandchild into private school, where can I find out which private schools are in my area? The private schools are listed in the blue pages of your telephone book under Schools -Private with the corresponding phone numbers. You may want to call to inquire about scholarships and financial assistance. 11. What are technical or vocational schools and how can my grandchild apply? Vocational or technical high schools are for 9th to 12th graders. They give students the academic and technical career skills needed for college and career. Students graduate with an academic diploma, technical skills, and in many cases, job experience. These special schools are open for high school age students only and require the student to apply for admission. New Castle County: ° Delcastle Technical High School, Wilmington: 995-8100 ° Howard High School of Technology, Wilmington: 571-5400 ° Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, Newark: 834-0490 Kent County: ° POLYTECH High School, Woodside (south of Camden, DE): 697-3255 Sussex County: ° Sussex Technical High School, Georgetown: 856-0961 12. Where can my grandchild call to find out about the various colleges in Delaware, including financial aid and scholarship information? The best place to start the college search is with the high school guidance counselor. He or she can help find the most appropriate schools to apply to as well as help search for scholarships and financial aid. 35 35 Page 36 37 36 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 13. What colleges are located in Delaware and where are their campuses? Delaware State University: A public, accredited, 4-year college with general studies. New Castle County Campus Information: 577-2728 Dover Campus Information: 739-4917 Sussex County Campus Information: 856-5397 *Financial Aid/ Scholarship for all campuses: 739-4908 Delaware Technical and Community College: A public, accredited, 2-year college with general studies. Wilmington Campus Information: 571-5300 Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 571-5367 Stanton Campus Information: 454-3900 Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 454-3995 Terry Campus Information: (Dover) 741-2700 Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 741-2732 Owens Campus Information: (Georgetown) 856-5400 Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 856-5400 *342 Goldey-Beacom College: Wilmington Campus only: A private, accredited, 4-year business college. Information/ Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 998-8814 University of Delaware: A public, accredited, 4-year college with general studies. Wilmington Campus Information: 573-4437 Newark Campus Information: 831-2000 Dover Campus Information: 741-2793 Georgetown Campus Information: 855-1657 *Financial Aid/ Scholarship for all campuses: 831-8761 Wesley College: Dover Campus only: A private, accredited, 4-year liberal arts college. Information/ Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 736-2300 Widener College: A private, accredited, 4-year college with general and professional studies and a law school. No two-year Associate degrees are offered. Daytime classes are in Chester, PA: Information: (610) 499-4126 Night/ Weekend classes are at the University College of Widener, Wilmington, and in Chester, Pennsylvania: Information: (302) 477-2216 *Financial Aid/ Scholarship for both campuses: (610) 499-4174 Wilmington College: A private, accredited, 4-year college with general studies. Offers day, evening, and weekend classes. Downtown Wilmington: 655-5400 New Castle: 328-9401 Dover: 734-2594 Dover Air Force Base: 674-8726 Georgetown: 856-5780 Information: 328-9401 Financial Aid/ Scholarship: 328-9437 36 36 Page 37 38 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 37 14. What is the Parallel Program? Delaware Technical & Community College and the University of Delaware operate a Parallel Program on the Owens, Terry, and Wilmington Campuses. The Parallel Program is a liberal arts program for students interested in certain areas of study. It consists of University courses taught by University faculty. By completing 60 credit hours of instruction in their area of concentration, a University of Delaware Associate Degree is awarded. Qualified students may transfer to the University to continue their studies and acquire a Bachelor's degree. Application is made through the University of Delaware Admissions Office. 15. Where can my grandchild find out about colleges not in Delaware? Start with the school counselor. There is a guide in all public libraries called Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges. This is a complete guide to all colleges in the United States. The guide contains: ° state-by-state table of vital statistics (i. e. ACT scores, SAT scores necessary for admission, enrollment statistics, degrees offered) ° lists of majors ° profiles of each college (including background, enrollment, faculty size, admission and graduation requirements, expenses, finance, special programs, career services, housing, campus life, student services, sports) This guide is very helpful and informative when searching for colleges. 16. My grandson who is not in high school would like to obtain a GED or high school diploma. Where can he get help? Help is available to persons who want to obtain a high school diploma or GED at the James H. Groves Adult High School listed in question 17. Information about enrolling in: ° basic skills classes for those with skills below the eighth grade level, ° GED test preparation classes, and ° adult high school courses leading to a high school diploma are availiable by calling one of the listed numbers. 17. Where are the James H. Groves Adult High Schools located? James H. Groves Adult High Schools are at the following locations: ° Marshallton 994-4079 ° Middletown 378-5037 ° Newark 454-2251 ° Wilmington 651-2709 ° Woodside 697-3257 ° Georgetown 856-9035 Call the school nearest you for information on GED, high school diplomas for adults, and adult basic education. 37 37 Page 38 39 38 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 18. Are there any programs for people who speak English as a second language? English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught at various times at the following centers: ° Christina School District, Newark 454-2000 ° New Castle Vocational-Technical School District, Marshallton 994-4079 ° Red Clay Consolidated School District, Wilmington 651-2709 ° Latin American Community Center, Wilmington 655-7338 ° Appoquinimink School District, Middletown 378-5037 ° Polytech School District, Dover 674-5015 ° Delaware Technical and Community College, Dover 741-2790 ° Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown 856-5400 ° Sussex Vocational-Technical School District, Georgetown 856-9035 ° Indian River School District, Frankford 732-5499 19. It's been a long time since I took care of young children. Where can I get information or take classes on parenting? Some classes may help you understand your grandchild and remind you of the best ways to help him and yourself. There are no tests in these classes, just people like yourself trying to do their best. The following chart will help you locate the different parent education and support services available in Delaware. 38 38 Page 39 40 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 39 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Alliance For Adolescent teens/ parents teens/ parents of teens/ parents Pregnancy Prevention of adolescents of (302) 428- 4512 * adolescents adolescents American Lung all parents Association Pediatric Lung Disease (302) 655- 7258 * Bayard House expectant parents Parenting Education parents (302) 654- 1184 (NCC) Bayard House expectant parents Life Management/ parents Independent Living Skills (302) 654- 1184 (NCC) Bayard House parents expectant Information and Referral parents (302) 654- 1184 (NCC) Bayard House expectant parents Residential parents (302) 654- 1184 (NCC) Boys & Girls Clubs of DE all parents all parents Individual Services Program (302) 655- 4591 (NCC) Brandywine School District parents in Parent Outreach school (302) 792- 3800 (NCC) district Brandywine School District parents in parents in Intervention Project school school (302) 792- 3800 (NCC) district district * Services available statewide 39 39 Page 40 41 40 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Brandywine School District parents in parents in Parent Center school school (302) 792- 3800 (NCC) district district Brandywine School District parents in parents in parents in Parenting Helpline school school school (302) 792- 3800 (NCC) district district district Capital School District parents in parents in Community Partnership school school Program district district (302) 672- 1932 (KC) Catholic Charities all parents Various Programs (302) 655-9624 (NCC) (302) 674-8211 (KC) (302) 856-9578 (SC) CH. A. D. D. of Brandywine all parents all parents Valley Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (302) 478- 8202 (NCC) Childbirth & Parenting expectant Associates, Inc. parents Various classes (302) 239- 5681 (NCC) * Services available statewide 40 40 Page 41 42 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 41 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS CHILD, INC. all parents all parents all parents Home Visitor/ Parent Aide Program (302) 762- 8989 (NCC) (800) 874- 2070 (KC & SC) CHILD, INC. parents of parents of Troubled Teens Come Without teens teens Instructions (302) 762-8989 (NCC) (800) 874- 2070 (KC & SC) CHILD, INC. all parents all parents, Children Come Without grandparents, Instructions and other (302) 762- 8989 (NCC) caregivers (800) 874- 2070 (KC & SC) CHILD, INC. all parents, all parents, Warmline grandparents, grandparents, (302) 762- 8938 (NCC) and other and other (800) 874-2070 (KC & SC) caregivers caregivers Children & Families First all parents all parents all parents FAST (Families & Schools Together) (302) 654- 5177 * Children & Families First all parents all parents all parents Parent Aide Program (302) 654- 5303 (NCC) (302) 856- 2388 (KC & SC) *Services available statewide 41 41 Page 42 43 42 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Children & Families First all parents Living With Children (302) 654- 5177 * Children & Families First parents Family Preservation Services referred by (302) 654- 5177 (NCC) Division of (302) 856- 2388 (KC & SC) Family Services Children & Families First parents Intensive Homebased Services referred by Family Intervention Program Youth Rehabil- (302) 654- 5177 (NCC) itation Services (302) 856- 2388 (KC & SC) Children & Families First all grand- Concerned Grandparents parents (302) 654- 5177 (NCC) Colonial School District parents in parents in Comprehensive School school district school district Discipline Improvement (302) 323-2700 (NCC) Colonial School District parents in parents in Children Come Without school district school district Instructions (302) 323-2700 (NCC) Colonial School District teen parents in teen parents in Teen Parent Program William Penn William Penn (302) 323- 2700 (NCC) High School High School *Services available statewide 42 42 Page 43 44 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 43 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Cooperative Extension new and/ or University of Delaware parents of "Great Beginnings" young children Newsletter (302) 831-2509 * Cooperative Extension divorced/ single University of Delaware /widowed "Solo Parenting" - a parents newsletter for mothers and fathers on their own (302) 831- 2509 * Delaware Adolescent expectant teen teen parents Program, Inc. (DAPI) parents Parenting and Family Living Education Program (302) 652- 3445 (NCC) (302) 697- 0357 (KC) (302) 856-7331 (SC) Delaware Chapter of the all parents American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) (302) 731- 4879 * TYY (302) 731- 4879 Delaware Curative Workshop parents of Delaware Lekotek young children (302) 656- 2684 (NCC) with special needs *Services available statewide 43 43 Page 44 45 44 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Delaware Curative Workshop parents of Pediatric Programs young (302) 656- 2684 (NCC) children with developmental disabilities Delaware Early Childhood Center first time first time first time Parents as Teachers parents parents parents (302) 454- 5955 (NCC) (302) 398- 8945 (KC & SC) Delaware Early Childhood Center parents of Even Start Family Literary Program young children (302) 398- 8945 (KC & SC) Delaware Family Center all parents all parents Support Groups & Counseling (302) 995- 9600 (NCC) Delaware Helpline all parents (800) 464- 4357 * TTY (800) 560-3372 Delaware Prevention Network all parents all parents all parents Families Matter (302) 762- 1391 (NCC) (302) 697- 4017 (KC) (302) 628- 0472 (SC) *Services available statewide 44 44 Page 45 46 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 45 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Delaware State University parents of Cooperative Extension young children Brown Bag for Busy Parents (302) 739- 5156 (KC) Delawareans United to foster parents Prevent Child Abuse Foster Parent In-Service Training (302) 996- 5444 (NCC) (302) 674- 1112 (KC) (302) 856- 1737 (SC) Delawareans United to pregnant & pregnant & pregnant & Prevent Child Abuse parenting parenting parenting Parent Advocacy Project adolescents/ adolescents/ adolescents/ Parent Visiting Services young adults young adults young adults Phone numbers listed above Delawareans United to all parents Prevent Child Abuse Parent Support Groups "Parents Anonymous" Phone numbers listed above Delawareans United to all parents all parents Prevent Child Abuse under stress under stress Parent Education Services "Nurturing Programs for Parents and Children" Phone numbers listed above *Services available statewide 45 45 Page 46 47 46 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Department of Public preparation Instruction for Family Life Education parenthood (302) 739- 2767 * DHSS/ DMS/ Part H, parents of Birth to 3 Program young Delaware Central children with Directory of Services developmental For Young Children delay With Special Needs (302) 577- 4643 * DHSS/ DMS/ Part H, new parents Birth to 3 Program Growing Together Portfolio for New Parents (302) 577- 4643 * DHSS/ DSS/ Part H, parents of parents of parents of Birth to 3 Program young children young children young child- Family Forum with develop- with develop- ren with (302) 577- 4643 * mental delays/ mental delays/ development- disabilities disabilities al delays/ disabilities DHSS/ Division of parents of parents of Public Health * young children young children Child Development Watch with develop- with develop- (302) 995- 8617 (NCC) mental delays mental delays (302) 422-1335 (KC & SC) DHSS/ Division of first time first time Public Health parents parents Home Visiting Program (302) 995- 8617 (NCC) (302) 422- 1335 (KC & SC) *Services available statewide 46 46 Page 47 48 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 47 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS DHSS/ Division of expectant expectant parents of parents of Public Health parents parents infants/ infants/ Maternal and Child young young Health Services children children (800) 671- 0050 (NCC) (800) 752- 9393 (KC & SC) (800) 221- 2266 (Spanish speaking statewide) DHSS/ DSS/ First Step TANF parents TANF parents FIrst Step (302) 577- 4451 * DHSS/ DSS/ Medicaid Medicaid Early & Periodic Screening, parents Diagnosis Treatment (302) 577-4880 Ext. 44 * DHSS/ DSS/ Medicaid Medicaid Medicaid Prescribed Pediatric parents parents Extended Care (302) 368-6550 Ext. 44 * DHSS/ DSS/ Medicaid expectant expectant Smart Start Medicaid Medicaid (302) 577-4880 Ext. 149 * parents parents DSCYF/ Ferris School incarcerated incarcerated Life Skills (Parenting teen parents teen parents Skills Component) (302) 995-8286 (NCC) DSCYF -Office of Prevention all parents FACET - Families and Centers Empowered Together (302) 633- 2729 (NCC) *Services available statewide 47 47 Page 48 49 48 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS du Pont Hospital for Children all parents Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Parent Support Group (302) 651- 4560 (NCC) The Family & all parents Workplace Connection (302) 479-1679 (NCC) (302) 672-0505 (KC & SC) Head Start parents of parents of (See Education, question young young 1 for requirements, children children locations, and phone numbers.) Hilltop Lutheran all parents all parents all parents all parents Neighborhood, Inc. Parent Partnership (302) 656-3224 (Hilltop Community) Hilltop Lutheran parents of parents of Neighborhood, Inc. young young Early Childhood Program children children (302) 656-3224 (Hilltop Community) Informed Birth of DE expectant parents (302) 322- 1077 (NCC) Jewish Community Center all parents Family Education Center (302) 478- 5660 (NCC) *Services available statewide 48 48 Page 49 50 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 49 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Laurel School District Title I parents Title I in Laurel (302) 875- 6100 (SC) School District MeadowWood Hospital all parents Parent Education Support Group (302) 328- 3330 (NCC) 1-800- 239-8336 Medical Center of Delaware expectant expectant Christiana Hospital parents parents Parent Education (302) 733-2472 (NCC & KC) Milford School District all parents & (302) 422- 1639 (SC) children in Milford School District Parent Early Education Center first time/ first time/ first time/ Parents as Teachers teen parents teen parents teen parents (302) 454- 5955 (NCC) (302) 398- 8945 (KC & SC) Parent Information parents of parents of parents of Center of DE, Inc. children with children with children with Parent Training and disabilities disabilities disabilities Information Project (302) 366- 0152 * Parents Without Partners all parents (302) 998-3115 (NCC) Perinatal Association new parents new parents new parents new parents of Delaware Resource Mother's Project (302) 654- 1088 (NCC) (302) 674- 5098 (KC & SC) *Services available statewide 49 49 Page 50 51 50 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Perinatal Association new parents new parents of Delaware Baby Your B aby (800) 454- 4357 * POLYTECH School District all parents PASS: POLYTECH in Polytech Advisement Support System School (302) 697- 3257 (KC) District Psychotherapeutic Children's Parents Service referred by Family Intervention Program Youth (302) 736- 5314 (KC) Rehabilitation Services READ- ALOUD Delaware parents of (302) 656- 5256 (NCC) young (302) 674- 4423 (KC) children (302) 856- 2527 (SC) Red Clay School District all parents/ Parent Center students in (302) 651- 2652 (NCC) Red Clay School District Rockford Center all parents Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (302) 996-5480 (NCC) St. Francis Hospital expectant parents Childbirth Readiness Program (302) 421-4478 (NCC) *Services available statewide 50 50 Page 51 52 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 51 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS St. Francis Hospital new Postpartum Home Visit parents (302) 575- 8240 (NCC) Seaford School District all parents all parents FAST (Families And Schools Together) (Sussex) Seaford School District all parents all parents Parenting Classes (302) 629- 9352 (Seaford) Smyrna School District all parents all parents all parents FAST (Families & Schools Together) (302) 653-3135 (Clayton) Southern Delaware new/ teen new/ teen new/ teen new/ teen Center for Children parents parents parents parents and Families (302) 629-7904 Parent Child Center (SC) Sussex County Vocational teen teen teen Technical School District parents parents parents Opportunity 2000 (302) 856- 2541 (SC) United Cerebral Palsy Parents/ Parents/ all of DE children with children with parents Case Management disabilities disabilities (302) 764- 2400 (NCC) (302) 335- 5626 (KC & SC) *Services available statewide 51 51 Page 52 53 52 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS United Cerebral Palsy Parents/ Parents/ all of DE children with children with parents Parent Support Group disabilities disabilities (302) 764- 2400 (NCC) (302) 335- 5626 (KC & SC) University of Delaware, all all College of Education parents parents and the Delaware Parents Association The PACT Family Support Network (302) 831-6544 (NCC) VNA Delaware expectant new expectant Comprehensive Pregnancy parents parents parents Case Management (302) 324-7900 (NCC) (302) 671-7710 (KC) (302) 422-2010 (Milford) (302) 855-9700 (SC) VNA Delaware new new new (same phones as above) parents parents parents High Risk Neonate Program VNA Delaware expectant Medicaid (same phones as above) Medicaid parents Smart Start parents VNA Delaware all all all High School Based parents parents parents Wellness Centers (See Health section, page 29, question 3 for locations and phone numbers.) *Services available statewide 52 52 Page 53 54 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 53 PARENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REFERENCE GUIDE AGENCY RESOURCE PRE-NATAL & PARENTING PARENT SCHOOL- HOME PARENT AND & CHILD BIRTH CLASSES SUPPORT LINKED VISITING SUPPORT PROGRAM REFERRAL RESOURCES GROUPS Wesley College fathers fathers fathers First State Fatherhood Center (302) 736- 6768 (Kent) Wesley College fathers fathers fathers Variety of Father Related Groups (302) 736- 6768 (Kent) West End Neighborhood teen teen House parents parents Reflections (302) 658-4171 (NCC) YMCA Resource Center all Parent Education of parents Prevention of Violence and Drug Abuse Among Youth (302) 571- 6975 (NCC) (302) 739- 3698 (KC) (302) 856- 4105 (SC) YMCA Resource Center teen teen New Connections parents parents for Teen Parents (302) 739- 3698 (KC) *Services available statewide 53 53 Page 54 55 54 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 20. As a caregiver, where can I call to get job training and help finding a job? Here are some programs that can give you some assistance. Some have specific requirements such as low income, a certain age, or where you live. Career Exploration Program (CEP) -Wilmington -(302) 573-2474 CEP works with income eligible seniors 55 and older in New Castle County. The program helps participants develop work skills, provides training, and assists in finding employment. Department of Labor: The Department of Labor maintains a listing of job openings which will be made available to you. Wilmington/ New Castle County: (302) 761-8085 Newark: (302) 368-6622 Kent County: (302) 739-5473 Sussex County: (302) 856-5230 Job Training Partnership Act -Delaware Department of Labor This program helps those who are unemployed or underemployed to prepare for a job by provid-ing training. You must be a U. S. citizen or an eligible alien, and a resident of Delaware. Division of Employment and Training: Wilmington/ New Castle County: (302) 761-8080 Kent County: (302) 739-3747 Sussex County: (302) 856-5770 Ministry of Caring The Ministry of Caring offers job placement services for people living in Wilmington. There are no eligibility requirements. The Job Placement office is located at 1100 Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington. The phone number is 652-5522. Personnel -State of Delaware The following sites maintain postings of job openings for State of Delaware employment. You can call any of the offices if you would like to make an appointment with the job counselor. Wilmington: Carvel Building-Employment Services-577-3289 Dover: Townsend Building-Employment Services-739-5458 Sussex: DelTech Campus -Jason Building -Employment Services -856-5966 Senior Community Service Employment Program Subsidized, part-time employment opportunities for low income persons age 55 and above. Wilmington/ New Castle County: Wilmington Senior Center, Inc. (302) 651-3440 Kent County: Modern Maturity Center, Inc. (302) 734-1200 Sussex County: First State Companion Program First State Community Action Agency (302) 856-7761 54 54 Page 55 56 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 55 Senior Employment Services This services provides job search and skills counseling, as well as job development and placement services for New Castle County residents who are 50 years of age or older. Wilmington Senior Center (302) 651-3440 Women's Vocational Services These programs are for women who have lost their main source of income due to separation, divorce, death or disability of their spouse. Personal, career, and educational counseling are offered. Funds for schooling are available to eligible persons. Job referral and placement assis-tance are provided, and referrals for other services are made. New Castle County Wilmington (302) 761-8092 Newark (302) 368-6622 Kent County Dover (302) 739-4540 Sussex County Georgetown (302) 856-5325 21. My grandchild would like to get a job. Where can she call for job training and help finding a job? As with adults, there are many programs that work with young people to help them get job skills and employment. Some have specific requirements such as age, low income, and where you live. Career Exploration Program -Wilmington -(302) 573-2474 CEP works with income eligible youth 16 to 21 in New Castle County. The program helps partici-pants develop work skills, provides training, and assists in finding employment. Job Training Partnership Act -Delaware Department of Labor This program helps unemployed or underemployed to prepare for a job by providing training. You must be either a U. S. citizen or an eligible alien, and a resident of Delaware. Division of Employment and Training: Wilmington/ New Castle County: (302) 761-8080 Kent County: (302) 739-3747 Sussex County: (302) 856-5770 Job Corps A residential training program for low income youth ages 16 to 24. Participants receive education and vocational training, along with housing. Youth may stay in the program up to two years. The Advance Career training component of Job Corps offers participants the opportunity to earn an Associates Degree (two year college degree). New Castle County: (302) 658-5710 or 1-800-242-0347 Kent and Sussex Counties: (302) 674-1109 or 1-800-242-0389 Latin American Community Center Offers employment training and placement statewide. Wilmington -(302) 655-7338 55 55 Page 56 57 56 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN Salvation Army CROSSROADS Basics Program Education, training, and job placement program for single young mothers who are on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the fathers of their children. Statewide (except for the city of Wilmington) 1-800-456-7670. West End Neighborhood House serves those living in Wilmington. West End Neighborhood House CROSSROADS Basics Program (302) 888-5300 Education, training, and job placement program for single young mothers who are on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the fathers of their children. Serves those living in the City of Wilmington. Wilmington Employment Corps -Wilmington -(302) 571-4676 Provides job training and placement for city residents between the ages of 18 and 24 who have a high school diploma or GED. Summer Youth Program Provides summer employment opportunities for income eligible youth ages 14 to 21. Participants work approximately 24 hours a week during the summer for minimum wage. The program is funded annually and operated by the Delaware Private Industry Council. You can call the Council directly at 577-6202 if you cannot reach the Summer Youth Program office in your county. New Castle County (302) 366-7934 City of Wilmington (302) 571-4285 Kent County (302) 736-2135 Sussex County (302) 856-4140 State of Delaware State Funded Summer Youth Program This program is for income eligible youth between the ages of 14 and 20. It offers 24 hours of summer work a week at minimum wage. The program opens in May of each year. Hiring is done by the agencies that receive grants from the program. Wilmington (302) 761-8131 22. I think my grandchild has a special need and/ or a developmental delay. What should I do? The sooner you recognize and question what seems to you to be delay in your grandchild's physi-cal growth and/ or development, the sooner she can begin to receive help. Question 3 in this Educa-tion section talks about the Child Development Watch program for children from birth to three years of age. The Child Find Program evaluates children three and older. The Health section, question 4 has more information on these programs. Your family doctor or pediatrician can help you identify any potential problems. The Delaware Early Childhood Center can also evaluate your child, ages 3 to 5, to see if he has a developmental delay or disability. Their phone numbers are: New Castle County -323-5370, Kent County -739-4707, and Sussex County -398-8945 or 856-5909. There are many services available for children with developmental delays and disabilities. You can 56 56 Page 57 58 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 57 request a copy of the Directory of Services for Young Children with Special Needs from the Parent Information Center (366-0152 or TTY 366-0178) or the Child Development Watch program. The phone numbers for the Child Development Watch program are: New Castle County 1-800-671- 0050, Kent County 1-800-752-9393, and Sussex County 1-800-752-9393. The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities produces the Guide to Services for People With Disabilities in Delaware. To find out where you can pick up a copy, call 577-4791 in New Castle County, or 422-1386 in Milford for Kent and Sussex Counties. The toll-free number is 1-800-223-9074. 23. My school-age grandchild has a special need and/ or a developmental delay. What kind of services are there for her? Once a child is identified as having a special need and/ or a developmental delay and the Depart-ment of Public Instruction verifies the condition, the school district becomes responsible for meeting those needs. Each school district has a staff person who handles special education. You can find out who that is by calling your school district. The numbers are in question 5 of this section. School districts are required to test children and put together an educational and health plan that will meet the needs of each child in their district. This service is free. Each child is entitled to a free appropriate public education whether it is in a regular public school program or a special program, even if the child is not yet school age. Therapies that may be required such as speech/ language, occupational, or physical will be pro-vided. In cases of prolonged illness or extended disability, such as the result of a car accident, arrangements will be made to provide for educational needs in the home. 24. What happens when it's time for my special need and/ or developmentally delayed grandchild to go to kindergarten? Once a child is identified as having a special need and/ or developmental delay, the school district will develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your grandchild. The IEP will include written statements of: 1) the student's present level of education performance, including areas of need; 2) annual goals and short term instructional objectives; 3) specific special education and related services to be provided to the student, including physical education and vocational education, which are specially designed to meet the unique needs of a student with disability; 4) the extent to which the student will be able to participate in regular education program; 5) the projected dates for initiation of services and the anticipated duration of the services; 6) appropriate objective criteria and evaluation procedures and schedules for determining, on at least an annual basis, whether the short-term instructional objectives are being achieved; 7) whether or not it is necessary to place the student who is transported from school by bus into the charge of a parent or other authorized responsible person; 8) disciplinary procedure or limitations, as appropriate; 9) determination as to the participation of the student in the Interim Assessment Program; (a temporary, trial program before the child is moved into a formal program); and 57 57 Page 58 59 58 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 10) statement relative to the Transitional Services Plan, as appropriate. Transitional Services Plan refers to those times when a student is moving from school to work, or completing school and moving from the family home to a new setting such as their own apartment or a group home in the community. You will be notified no less than ten working days prior to any meeting to change or evaluate your grandchild's Individualized Education Program so that you can attend. You may bring someone with you to the meeting. The Parent Information Center (366-0152) can offer you advice and find an advocate or another parent to accompany you if you wish. 25. What is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Grandparent Information Center? The AARP Grandparent Information Center has been in operation since 1992. The Center works in partnership with The Brookdale Foundation Group to provide assistance to grandparent-headed families. Besides supplying information and referral, the Center works with state, local and regional organizations to expand and improve services for grandparent-headed families. The Grandparent Information Center also publishes a newsletter and the information packets listed below. You can call them or write to order up to ten copies free. AARP Grandparent Information Center 601 East Street, N. W. Washington, DC 20049 (202) 434-2296 D15212 -GIC Fact Sheet D15857 -GIC Demographic Sheet D15272 -Brochure -Grandparents Raising D15633 -GIC Tip Sheet -Public Programs Their Grandchildren: What to D16260 -GIC Book of Children's Quotes Consider and Where to Find Help D15950 -The Apple of Your Eye D15514 -GIC Tip Sheet -Healthy D15536 -GIC Newsletter Grandchildren D16239 -Minority Grandparents D15306 -Questions & Answers -Component Fact Sheet Visitation Rights Brochure D16022 -GIC Tip Sheet -Starting A Support Group 26. Are there books I can read to learn more about being a parent to my grandchild? The AARP Grandparent Information Center recommends the following books and publications: Black Grandparents as Parents. Poe, Lerona. Berkley, CA. (1992). (University of Delaware has a copy.) A study of 14 grandparents caring for their grandchildren and the effects on the grandparents. Directory of Services for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Support Groups and Other Supportive Interventions for Grandparent Caregivers. DC: The Brookdale Foundation. Minkler, M., Driver, D. & Roe, K. (1994). 126 East 56th Street, New York, New York 10022-3668 (212) 308-7355. 58 58 Page 59 60 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 59 Comprehensive service guide of the national, regional, and local coalitions for grandparent caregivers. Also includes related organizations, periodicals, articles and other resources. Grandmothers as Caregivers: Raising Children of the Crack Cocaine Epidemic. Newbury Park, CA: Sage. Minkler, Meredith. (1995). Grandparenting by Grace: A Guide Through the Joys and Struggles. TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers. Endicott, I. (1994). Commentary based on personal experiences and interviews of grandparents. Covers interesting suggestions and advice on how to deal with single parenting in the 90's. Comments are supported with Bible passages and a personal "Grace Principle." Grandparenting Redefined: Guidance for Today's Changing Family. WA: Aglow Publications. Endicott, I. (1992). Deals with problems of grandparents cast in a non-traditional role of raising grandchildren. Addresses issues of rights, personal, emotional, and spiritual resources, and re-parenting. Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family. NY: Guilford Press. De Toledo, Sylvie. (1995). Examines the needs of the grandparents and children in their new relationship and offers insight on how to work on concrete problems. Walks the reader through various assistance programs, explaining what should happen, what will really happen, and how to work through the system. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Guide to Finding Help and Hope. The Brookdale Foundation Group. Written for grandparents who have taken on the challenge of raising their grandchildren. This book discusses the needs of grandchildren, the problems of the parents, and the legal and social issues confronting the grandparents. To receive a copy send $3.00 for mailing and handling to: The National Foster Parent Association, 9 Dartmoor Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, or call (815) 455-2527. Manual for Grandparents and Caregivers of Drug-Exposed Infants and Children. CA: The Walter S. Johnson Foundation. (1992). (1st Ed.). Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, 100 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 255-7036. Covers civil legal issues of grandparent and caregivers, including custody options, guardianship, dependency, and public benefits issues. Manual for Grandparents and Caregivers of Drug-Exposed Infants and Children. CA: The San Francisco Foundation. (1992). (2nd Ed.). Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, 100 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 255-7036. Manual designed to aid lawyers and legal advocates, grandparents and relatives caring for children whose parents are incarcerated, institutionalized, in treatment programs, or otherwise unavailable. Developed for distribution in the Los Angeles/ San Diego area. 59 59 Page 60 61 60 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN A Tangled Web: Public Benefits, Grandparents, and Grandchildren. Washington, DC: AARP Public Policy Institute. Mullen, F. (1995). Call AARP at 1-800-424-3410. Provides an in-depth look at how our existing public benefit programs help or fail. The perspective of the grandparent caregiver is foremost in the reporting of the effectiveness of public benefits. The personal responsibility of the grandparents is demonstrated for policy makers, public officials, and benefit reform leaders. Unplanned Parenthood: The Confessions of a Seventy-Something Surrogate Mother. NY: Random House. Carpenter, L. (1994). A humorous account of a 73-year-old grandmother raising her three teenage grandchildren. 27. Are there websites on the World Wide Web that have helpful information? Here are two web sites you may wish to investigate: 1) http:// www. eclypse. com/ GrandsRuS/ 2) http:// family. starwave. com/ resource/ pra/ Table_ of_ Contents. html 28. Where can I find information about services for older people in Delaware? The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities produces the Guide to Services for Older Delawareans. To find out where you can pick up a copy, call 577-4791 in New Castle County, or 422-1386 in Milford for Kent and Sussex Counties. The toll-free phone number is 1-800-223-9074. 60 60 Page 61 62 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 61 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STATE AND FEDERAL INDEX FOR INFORMATION ON: SEE QUESTION NUMBER: Applying for Assistance ............................................................................................... 7 Child Support ................................................................................................................ 1 Delaware Energy Assistance Program ....................................................................... 24 Emergency Assistance ................................................................................................ 22 Local Assistance Programs..................................................................................... 23 Employment & Job Training ...................................................................................... 20 Food Stamps ......................................................................................................... 5, 6, 7 Foster Child Care ........................................................................................................ 19 General Assistance ............................................................................................... 17, 22 Medicare ........................................................................................................................ 9 Medicaid ...................................................................................................... 3, 6, 7, 8, 22 Purchase of Care Subsidized child care ................................................................................................ 21 Social Security offices Disability (child) ................................................................................... 12, 13, 14, 16 HIV ......................................................................................................................... 13 Locations ................................................................................................................ 10 Survivors Benefits .................................................................................................. 15 State Service Centers (locations and phone numbers) ................................................. 7 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ............................................................... 4, 11, 22 Child Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................... 12 Defined ..................................................................................................................... 4 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ........................................... 6, 7, 22 Defined ..................................................................................................................... 2 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)......................................................................... 18 61 61 Page 62 63 62 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/ STATE AND FEDERAL Taking care of a grandchild can be very expensive. There are several state and federal programs that support dependent children. Caring for your grandchild does not mean you have the responsi-bility to support them financially. That is the obligation of the biological or adoptive parents. As a grandparent you will need to be informed about available programs and how you can take advan-tage of them. This information should help you get started. 1. Caring for my grandchildren has really placed a heavy financial burden on me. Since their parents are responsible for them financially, how can I get them to support them? You can file an application for child support with the Division of Child Support Services Enforce-ment (DCSE). Anyone who is taking care of a child can file. You do not need any documents to prove you are the primary caretaker. You can pick up an application at any of the Family Courts (see Legal, question 22 for locations), or at the Division of Child Support Services Enforcement office in your county. New Castle County -University Plaza, Newark (302) 369-2135 Kent County -Carroll's Plaza, Dover (302) 739-4578 Sussex County -No. 9 Academy St., Georgetown (302) 856-5586 Child Support Services Enforcement will locate the parents. Through Family Court they will establish paternity and court orders for medical (health insurance) and financial child support. The Division also enforces the court rulings. The child support arrangement is changed as the circum-stances change. 2. What is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families? (TANF) TANF provides cash assistance for the basic needs of children who are not under both parents' care and support. Some of those needs could be for food, clothing, and rent. The purpose of TANF is to support children in their own home or in the home of relatives. Children in financial need, as well as the relative with whom they live, may be eligible for cash assistance if they meet financial eligibility requirements. A grandparent who is applying for TANF for the child fills out the application form as the child would complete it. Unless you are applying for TANF with your grandchild or you have adopted your grandchild, your income does not count. For example, if the question is "Do you own a home?" the answer is no -the child does not own a home . 3. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is medical health insurance the state provides to people who are financially eligible and 62 62 Page 63 64 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 63 not covered under other programs. Delaware's Medicaid is a Managed Care system (MCS), which means you must use doctors that are members of the Managed Care Organization. Eligibility for TANF and SSI automatically means you are eligible for Medicaid. 4. What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? SSI is a program that pays monthly benefits to people with low incomes and limited assets who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. Children can qualify if their parents have limited income and re-sources or if they meet Social Security's definition of disability and if the income and assets are within the eligibility limits. SSI is meant to bring a person's income up to a certain level. The level varies from one state to another. Check with your local Social Security office for more information. You can find the addresses and phone numbers for the Social Security offices in question 10. 5. I could especially use help to feed my grandchild. Are there any programs that help with groceries? Food Stamps are coupons that help low-income families buy a variety of foods that fit basic needs for good nutrition. Eligibility is based on who lives and eats together, as well as relationships in the home, income, and resources. If your household is eligible, you will receive an authorization form which you take to the bank to exchange for food stamps. The food stamps may be used at stores to purchase food, but cannot be used for diapers, toilet paper, tobacco, alcohol, or pet food. Check question 7 in this section for the State Service Center that would handle your case. 6. What programs can I apply to for financial help in caring for my grandchild? A grandparent caring for a grandchild can apply for Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and Food Stamps. Following question 7 is a list of the State Service Centers located throughout the state. Not all Centers have all services. The letter F means that Food Stamp, Tem-porary Aid to Needy Families, and General Assistance applications are handled at that State Service Center. The letter M refers to Medicaid services. Long term care (LTC) refers to nursing home and home and community based services for those in danger of institutionalization. Numbers following each listing refer to the zip codes served by that center. 7. How do I get an application and what do I need? Start out by calling the State Service Center and speaking to an intake worker. You may have the application mailed to you or you may be required to make an appointment. You will be able to apply for TANF, Medicaid, and Food Stamps by completing one application on which you check a box for each service. You will need the following information for the application: 1. Some form of picture identification (driver's license or identification card from Motor Vehicle for non-drivers). 2. Birth certificates for each person on the application. If you cannot get the original certificate, you can request a copy from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. You may be 63 63 Page 64 65 64 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN able to use another proof of age or identity. Offices of Vital Statistics: ° New Castle County -995-8586 ° Kent County -739-4721 ° Sussex County -856-5495 3. Social Security cards for each member of the family. Apply at Social Security office. Social Security information -323-0304 or 1-800-772-1213 TTY 800-325-0778 There is no charge for a social security number. 4. Bills (rent, utility, medical, etc.). 5. Some proof of residence such as a lease or utility bill. 6. Pay stubs if working or proof of other kinds of income. 7. Bank statements. 8. Car registration if applicable. 9. Proof of your tie to the child (the parent's birth certificate, along with the child's birth certificate, can establish relationship). 10. Proof of income of the child. 11. Proof of the child's citizenship or immigration status if applicable. 12. Grandparents' marriage license, death certificate, or divorce papers may be requested. STATE SERVICE CENTERS: New Castle County Northeast State Service Center 16th & Thatcher Streets 1624 Jessup Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Wilmington, DE 19802 577-3710 577-3101 F-19703, 19803, 19809, 19802 West of Market St. F-19802 East of Market St., 19810 M-19703, 19707, 19710, 19735, 19736, North Wilmington 19801, 19802, 19803, 19806, 19807, 19809, 19810, 19899 Porter State Service Center 1715 West 4th Street 509 W. 8th Street Wilmington, DE 19805 Wilmington, DE 19801 577-3600 577-3400 F-19710, 19732, 19735, 19805, 19806, 19807 F-19801-Downtown Wilmington Hudson State Service Center DeLaWarr State Service Center 501 Ogletown Road 500 Rogers Road Newark, DE 19711 New Castle, DE 19720 368-6770 577-3814 F-19706, 19707, 19708, 19711, 19713, F-19720, 19801 -Southbridge 19714, 19716, 19717, 19731, 19733, 19736, 19804, 19808 64 64 Page 65 66 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN 65 New Castle County Medical Assistance Unit Claymont State Service Center Lewis Building Claymont Community Center DHSS Campus 3301 Green Street 1901 N. DuPont Highway Claymont, DE 19703 New Castle, DE 19720 798-2870 577-4448 F -all of Claymont M-19720, 19734, 19804, 19805, 19850 M -19703, 19710, 19732, 19735, 19803, 19806, 19807, 19809, 19810 Appoquinimick State Service Center 122 Silver Lake Road Robscott Building Middletown, DE 19709 153 Chestnut Hill Road 378-5770 Newark, DE 19713 F -19701, 19702, 19709, 19730, 19734, 368-6610 19977 M-19701, 19702, 19706, 19708, 19709, 19711, 19712, 19713, 19714, 19730, 19731, 19732, 19733, 19808 Kent County Carroll's Corner Plaza Williams State Service Center 1114 S. DuPont Highway, Suite 102 805 River Road Dover, DE 19901 Dover, DE 19901 739-6924 739-3351 F-last names beginning in A to O -19901, F-last names starting with P through Z-19904, 19934, 19936, 19938, 19943, 19953, 19901, 19904, 19934, 19936, 19938, 19943, 19955, 19962, 19964, 19979, 19980 19953, 19955, 19962, 19964, 19979, 19980 M-Dover service area with last names A to M-Dover Service area with last names E to D and the entire Milford service area. Z. Dover Service Area: Camden-Wyoming, Milford State Service Center Cheswold, Clayton, Dover, Felton, Hartly, 18 North Walnut Street Kenton, Little Creek, Magnolia, Marydel, Milford, DE 19963 Smyrna, Viola and Woodside 422-1555 Milford Service Area: Bowers Beach, F-19941, 19942, 19946, 19950, 19952, Ellendale, Farmington, Frederica, Greenwood 19954, 19960, 19963 (Kent County side), Harrington, Houston, All Long Term Care applications for Kent Lincoln, Little Heaven, and Milford. and Sussex Counties Milford Annex 13 S. Front Street Milford, DE 19963 422-1555 F-19941, 19942, 19946, 19950, 19952, 19954, 19960, 19963 65 65 Page 66 67 66 GRANDPARENTS RAISING AND NURTURING DEPENDENT CHILDREN Sussex County Bridgeville State Service Center Georgetown State Service Center N. Cannon & Mill Streets 546 S. Bedford Street Bridgeville, DE 19933 Georgetown, DE 19947 855-5350 856-5450 F-19933, 19950, 19973, 21629, 21632 F-19947, 19951, 19958, 19966, 19968, (Delmar residents) 19969, 19971 Laurel State Service Center Georgetown State Service Center 111 Mechanic Street 856-5501 Laurel, DE 19933 M-West Side-19931, 19933, 19940, 19941, 856-5223 19950, 19956, 19960, 19963, 19973 F-19931, 19940, 19956,