Since CHILD, Inc. was first incorporated as the Boys Home of Delaware in 1963, its mission and goals have expanded to meet the critical needs of neglected, dependent, and abused children, to help families in crisis, and to improve family life.

To accomplish its mission, Child, Inc. provides direct services such as shelters, domestic violence treatment programs, and specialized foster care, prevention programs such as parenting classes and assistance, and community advocacy for children and their families.

Mission

To be the leading advocate for Delaware’s children.  We provide creative prevention and treatment programs that meet the changing needs of families.  We serve dependent, neglected and abused children and their parents.  We provide programs for those involved in domestic violence situations, especially children.  By protecting the victims and treating those responsible for acts of domestic violence we help children heal.

 CHILD, Inc. Locations

        City of Wilmington

• Division of Family Services Liaison to Victims of Domestic Violence, Elwynn Institute
• Domestic Violence Services to the Latino Community, Family Court - New Castle County
• Family Visitation Center, Belvedere Service Center
• Specialized Foster Care, Community Services Building
• Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, Family Court - New Castle County
• Attorney Component of Victim Advocacy Program, Family Court - New Castle County 

        New Castle County (Wilmington, DE)

• Central Office, 507 Philadelphia Pike
• Domestic Violence Services to the Latino Community, Martha's Carriage House
• Domestic Violence Treatment Services, 507 Philadelphia Pike
• Martha’s Carriage House - a 30-Bed Safe Home for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Family Support and Parent Education, 507 Philadelphia Pike
• Family Visitation Center, Hudson State Service Center 
• Governor Charles L. Terry Jr., Children's Center
• Sarah’s House - a 18-Bed Safe Home for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Sparrow Run, Resource Center 

        Kent County (Dover, DE)

• Specialized Foster Care
• Family Support and Parent Education Services
• Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, Family Court - Kent County

        Sussex County (Georgetown, DE)

• Family Support and Parent Education Services
• Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, Family Court - Sussex County