Fostering Connections Resource Center

The Fostering Connections Resource Center gratefully acknowledges the National Conference of State Legislatures for sharing its tracking information about pending and enacted legislation. Please visit NCSL for additional information.

Enacted Legislation in Delaware

There is no enacted legislation for Delaware.


Pending Legislation in Delaware

Jurisdiction of the Family Court for Abused, Dependent and Neglected Children

Bill: SB 113; Status: Pending-Carryover

Summary: Creates a procedure by which youth exiting foster care in Delaware and who are provided services under the John H. Chafee Independence Act and/or the Fostering Connections and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 have a legal mechanism for Family Court to review the appropriateness of such services. Extended jurisdiction may continue until the youth attains 21 years of age.

Sponsored by Senator Cook


Jurisdiction of the Family Court for Abused, Dependent and Neglected Children

Bill: SB 113; Status: Pending-Carryover

Summary: Creates a procedure by which youth exiting foster care in Delaware and who are provided services under the John H. Chafee Independence Act and/or the Fostering Connections and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 have a legal mechanism for Family Court to review the appropriateness of such services. Extended jurisdiction may continue until the youth attains 21 years of age.

Sponsored by Senator Cook