Regulations

DELACARE: Regulations for Child Placing Agencies were created to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children who are being adopted or are in foster care. Child placing agencies are required to follow these regulations in order to operate a licensed facility.

DELACARE: Regulations for Child Placing Agencies Effective 03/01/2021

Orientation

If you are interested in opening a child placing agency, please contact your local Office of Child Care Licensing at 302-892-5800 (NCC) or 302-739-5487 (Kent and Sussex) to schedule an orientation that includes the application process.