Strengthening Communities Through Early Support

Discover the power of community resources in enhancing early childhood development. Explore local programs, services, and organizations that can support families and young children in their journey.

Refer a Child Directly

Facilitate direct referrals for children who may benefit from Birth to Three's services. Our program works collaboratively with healthcare professionals to create a partnership of support, resources, and guidance for families.

Guide Families

Equip families with knowledge and confidence by helping them understand the Birth to Three process. Empower them to make informed decisions and access vital resources for their child's growth and development.

B23 Regional Programs:

New Castle County: 302-283-7240

Kent & Sussex Counties: 302-424-7300

B23 Partner Organizations

The Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families provides a hotline for child abuse or neglect reporting.

24-Hour Child Mental Health Crisis Services

The Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families provides help for children in a mental health crisis.

Delaware Division of Libraries provides a calendar of events, related programs, and services for children and families.

Division of Family Services provides information and resources related to adoption.

Delaware State Service Center Kinship Care Program provides assistance for relative caregivers during the 180-day transition period when a child first moves into the non-parent caregiver’s home.

Supporting the independence and quality of life for people in Delaware who are blind or visually impaired.

Working to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through education, advocacy, service and research.

CELL has developed specific materials to assist parents in guiding their child’s early literacy development through the use of fun and exciting literacy learning experiences.

Your central “hub” of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.

A non-judicial state agency charged with safeguarding the welfare of Delaware’s children.

The Division of Social Services may provide a child care subsidy for families with children to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training, or meet special needs of the parent or child.

Offering prevention, treatment, emergency shelter, and advocacy services that strengthen families.

Information on programs that provide healthy food to children including the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

Delaware’s Child Protection Accountability Commission ("CPAC" or "the Commission") was created to improve Delaware’s child protection system following the tragic death of a four year old boy named Bryan Martin.

The Division of Child Support Services provides information on the purpose of child support, how and where to apply for services, the types of services offered, enforcement measures, and frequently asked questions.

Committed to the health, safety, and well-being of all children and their families.

The Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance provides Medicaid coverage to severely disabled children who do not qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other Medicaid qualifying programs because of their parents’ income and/or resources.

The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance provides resources for families of children with medical complexity.

The Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs works to improve the wellbeing of children with special health needs.

Providing information on custody and visitation when parents live separate and apart.

Providing one central resource for access to health and human service organizations that offer the support to make a difference.

Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) raises awareness of assistive technology through community events and offers training to people with disabilities, families and professionals.

Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council

Addressing the unmet needs of people with developmental disabilities through system-wide advocacy, planning, and demonstration projects.

Guiding you in how to receive services, enroll in programs, insurance, and anything else you may need to support your child.

Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism

Providing guidance to families on issue-specific needs and challenges by providing information and resources or access to speak to a parent who’s been through a similar experience.

From babies to the community, health is connected. DE Thrives helps you make healthy choices. We can link you to resources, programs, and social networks for life’s stages.

Division for the Visually Impaired provides support to empower and foster independence for Delawareans with visual impairments.

Family Court provides an overview on divorce and annulment.

A resource and advocate for the acceptance and understanding that allows individuals with Down syndrome to achieve the same level of access and opportunity as their peers.

Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP)

Delaware offers child care assistance options to families who are deemed eligible or who meet program requirements.

A non-profit organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to reducing unintentional childhood injury in children from birth to age 14.

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know

Making information available to the public to promote participation in emergency planning.

Providing free programs and referral services to individuals with epilepsy/seizure disorders and their families.

Extensive jurisdiction over all domestic matters.

Family Court (Understanding the Protection From Abuse Process)

Providing information on the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order.

Connecting children who have special health care needs with community resources.

File a Complaint Against a Child Care Facility

The Office of Child Care Licensing investigates complaints about possible violations of licensing rules by childcare facilities.

Providing information on how to file for Child Support.

Use the school locator tool to find your local school and district.

Resources for scholarships, grants, financial aid, and continuing education.

This guide is designed to help families find information on childcare and early learning as well as determine a child’s next steps in education, finding neighborhood schools, and meet any transportation need.

Providing hearing loss & deafness resources for families.

Opening the world of communication to all individuals with hearing loss by providing information, education, and advocacy.

Offers many programs, services, and helpful information for parents-to-be and families.

The Division of Public Health provides information on protecting your children against disease by having them vaccinated.

Promoting awareness of injury prevention methods.

Providing information from the Center for Parent Information & Resources on assistance for babies and toddlers with intellectual disabilities.

Bringing high-quality, research-based information to new parents and parents-to-be.

The Committee on Dispositional Guidelines for Juveniles is responsible for developing guidelines for use in determining dispositions of juvenile offenders.

Advice on children's health, behavior, and growth – from before birth through the teen years.

This site helps you make a more informed choice of Childcare Provider by showing program information and the number of non-compliances and substantiated complaints for the past five years.

Low-Cost Health Insurance for Children (CHIP)

The Delaware Healthy Children Program is a low-cost health insurance program for Delaware’s uninsured children.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services provides a statewide range of voluntary mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services for children and youth.

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), Family Resources, Backpack Connection Series

NCPMI extends and deepens the work of numerous faculty members and research scholars from multiple institutions who have contributed to the development of the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children.

Nemours offers specialty care, urgent care, primary care, and urgent care video visits for children.

The State of Delaware provides resources for parents.

Trusted parenting information for raising the future.

A program which provides visits to families in their homes to support pregnant mothers and children from birth through kindergarten.

Sharing tools to maximize child development.

Parent resources, tips, and advice.

30-minute activities to encourage quality time with children that fosters healthy development.

A statewide initiative of volunteer based teams that strengthens communities at a local level.

A national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.

Delaware’s Children with Medical Complexity Advisory Committee (CMCAC) provides resources for families and providers involved in the care of children with medical complexity.

The Division of Public Health provides a hotline for the Safe Arms for Babies law.

Books and learning resources for kids.

The Delaware Department of Justice Family Division provides information on mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Ferris School is a secure care, ACA-accredited treatment facility providing services for up to 72 court committed males, ages 13 to 18.

Grace Cottage is a Level IV staff secured residential program focusing on the unique treatment needs of adolescent females in a safe, gender-sensitive environment.

The New Castle County Detention Center is a 64 bed lock-secure facility serving pre-adjudicated males and females under the age of 18 years old.

Snowden Cottage is a Level IV staff secured residential treatment program designed to address the needs of adjudicated male adolescents and assist them in making a successful transition to the community.

The William Marion Stevenson House Detention Center is a lock-secure facility staffed for 55 pre-adjudicated male and female youth under the age of 18 years old.

A global impact nonprofit organization with a mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

A public awareness and action campaign that helps parents recognize their power to boost their children’s early brain and vocabulary development through simple, everyday actions.

Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The Parent Information Center of Delaware

A primary source for information, education, and support for all children with disabilities and their families.

Surrounding families with early language and learning opportunities and partnering to prepare young children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc. (UCP ) promotes the overall quality of life, independence, and equality of children with Cerebral Palsy.

Enhancing the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing learning opportunities in dance, theater, creative writing, music, and the visual arts.

The Delaware Department of Justice Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program alleviates some of the financial burdens faced by victims, those that are directly related to the specific offense, by providing compensation for certain losses.

Supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.