DHSS Press Release |
Date: September 18, 2006 DHSS-80-2006 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREE DNA/PATERNITY TESTING BEGINS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18th AT 10AM
Beginning Monday, September 18 and continuing through Friday, September 22, 2006, the Division of Child Support Enforcement will offer FREE DNA/Paternity testing in our New Castle, Kent and Sussex County offices. See below for schedule.
| Free Testing Dates | Testing Times "All Offices" |
| Monday 09/18/06 | 10:00AM-12:00 PM |
| Tuesday 09/19/06 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday 09/20/06 | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday 09/21/06 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday 09/22/06 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
LabCorp will be on-site to perform the FREE testing using a swab to collect DNA from the inner cheek of each person being tested. Before coming to the office, the mother and father must talk and agree to show up along with the child for testing. If everyone cannot come at the same time for testing, arrangements can be made during the week by contacting one of our offices
Each parent must bring a PICTURE ID for FREE DNA testing.- New Castle: 84A Christiana Road, New Castle, DE 19720 (Tel: 302-577-7171)
- Dover:Carroll's Plaza, 1114 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 (Tel: 302-739-8299)
- Georgetown: 9 Academy Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 (Tel: 302- 856-5386)
For parents who do not want Paternity testing, DCSE offers a Voluntary Acknowledgment Program. If both parents agree to sign the voluntary acknowledgement form, paternity is established after the form is signed, notarized and submitted to Vital Statistics. Find out if this program is right for you.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
