DGS News & Events
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DGS Awarded $25K Project Innovation Grant
DGS has been awarded a $25,000 grant from #ProjectInnovation @NBCUFoundation.
Trauma Awareness Month
May 2021 is the third annual Trauma Awareness Month in Delaware. This year includes a series of webinars, the Compassionate Champion Awards, a State Agency Summit and more events and opportunities to recognize the work taking place across the state.
Tyler Perry and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Be sure to watch Tyler Perry and his special on the COVID-19 vaccine. The televised educational special originally aired January 28 on BET.
2020 Compassionate Champion award
DGS is a 2020 Delaware Compassionate Champion award recipient! We are so proud to be recognized for our dedication and determination to serve children, youth, and families using a trauma-informed approach.
Delaware 211
Through this initiative, families can call Delaware 211 and press 4 to get connected to resources to help them better support the educational development of their children.
Project THRIVE
A new initiative by the Department of Education (Project THRIVE) to provide support for children who have been traumatized. Support provided through licensed therapists in the community, experienced in trauma informed practice, at no charge to families.
Equity Challenge Champion
The 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, powered by United Way of Delaware (UWDE) and YWCA Delaware (YWCA), is your chance to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership, by joining thousands of other Delawareans in a 21-day journey of self-discovery that you complete online, wherever you are comfortable.
Youth in crisis: Officials discuss mental health issues
The mental health crisis is defined by the family, noted Malia Boone, youth crisis services program manager for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services — especially when dealing with the emotional stress placed upon them now.
A New Coronavirus Threat to Children
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.
Our Locations
Each office shares the same dedication and vision in providing families with needed services.
All are located in the state of Delaware.
New Castle County
1213 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
P: (344) 532-2352
New Castle County
261 Chapman Road
Suite 102
Newark, DE 19702
P: (302) 455-9333
Kent County
103 Mont Blanc Boulevard
Dover, DE 19904
P: (302) 678-3020
Sussex County
31168 Learning Lane
Lewes, DE 19958
P: (302) 645-5338
Sussex County
900 Health Services Drive
Seaford, DE 19973
P: (302) 262-3505