Domestic Violence Hotline and Chat
The Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7 Bilingual (Spanish and English) service for people who are experiencing domestic violence. Callers talk with a degreed, trained advocate about their unique situation. The hotline counselors are trained to respond to crisis situations, safety plan and to refer to a variety of community services. Many callers find relief simply by connecting with the hotline counselor. The hotline call sometimes leads to entering one of the domestic violence shelters.
The CHILD, Inc. anonymous Live Chat feature is available on the right side of the screen, click on the green circle with the conversation bubble.
Anger Management for Youth
CHILD, Inc. provides an 8-week anger management course for youth ages 10-17. This unique program is designed for adolescents struggling with anger who need to build conflict resolution skills. Anger Management for Youth (AMY) provides structured support to help develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve youth outcomes. Our evidence-based curriculum focuses on the “ABCD” method. Please call for more information.
Emergency Shelter for Children Experiencing Abuse and Neglect
The mission of CHILD, Inc.’s Governor Terry Children’s Center is to reduce the risk, occurrence, or recurrence of child abuse and neglect by providing a safe emergency home, meals, clothing and age-appropriate activities and counseling to children, ages 9 – 17. CHILD, Inc. has operated the Governor Terry Children’s Center for over 50 years as a 10-bed, short-term (30 – 45 days) emergency shelter. The children in the center are in the care/custody of the State of Delaware and referrals are accepted only through the Division of Family Services. No outside referrals are permitted.
Specialized Foster Care
CHILD, Inc.’s Specialized Foster Care Program is contracted with the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families to provide foster family placement for youth, males and females, ages 8 to 18. These youth have experienced recent or past abuse and/or neglect at the hands of parents, guardians, or caregivers.
Children/Youth Who Witness Domestic Violence within the Family
The Helping Children Heal program serves children age 4 to 18 who been exposed to intimate partner abuse in their homes as well as their families and caregivers. Treatment focuses on safety planning, working through feelings related to the violence, and developing skills to break the intergenerational cycle of violence. Services include individual, sibling, and family counseling, using traditional talk therapy as well as play therapy. Parent sessions are held to assess progress, provide ongoing education regarding the impact of intimate partner violence on children, and teach partnering skills.
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24 Hour Runaway Hotline and Runaway and Homeless Youth Counseling
The Runaway and Homeless Youth Program (RHY) provides temporary emergency shelter to youth between the ages of 12 and 17. In addition, the RHY Program provides free individual/family intervention sessions and community referrals. The goals of the RHY Program are to help address family conflict, reduce out-of-home placement, and reduce youth homelessness within Delaware. The RHY Program serves as a vital link between youth, families, and CHILD, Inc. services. If you are a youth in need of assistance or are working with a runaway or homeless youth, please contact our hotline at (302) 762-6373.
Kids Place
In 2014, CHILD, inc. opened an additional location within the Sparrow Run community called Kids Place.
Kids Place provides educational and recreational activities and programs to children and youth residing in the community of Sparrow Run.
All youth residing in the Sparrow Run community are eligible to join.