2012 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 25. DSCYF CUSTODY
Subchapter III. Powers and Duties
§ 2521. Powers and duties of the DSCYF as custodian of the child.

Upon the Court granting custody to DSCYF, DSCYF shall be vested with the following powers and duties:

(1) To provide for appropriate placement of the child, within or outside of this State, unless otherwise ordered by Court or controlled by statute, with reasonable notice prior to any change in placement given to the guardian ad litem for the child;

(2) To consent to medical care for the child, including medical examination, medical treatment including surgical procedures and mental health treatment other than inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. DSCYF shall make reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of the parent, and to notify the guardian ad litem, prior to obtaining medical care.

(3) To continue the child in the child's school of origin, or when not feasible or not in the child's best interests, to immediately enroll the child in school pursuant to § 202 of Title 14. The Court shall determine if the school placement is in the child's best interest;

(4) To consent to educational decisions, subject to applicable state and federal law, including but not limited to, disciplinary proceedings and consequences, academic needs and extracurricular activities of the child, and to request the appointment of an educational surrogate parent when appropriate DSCYF shall make reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of the parent, and to notify the guardian ad litem, prior to making any educational decisions on behalf of the child; and

(5) To maintain any other powers and duties as conferred by statute in the Delaware Code.

77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 10.;