A relative, foster parent, guardian, or an individual with whom a child in DSCYF custody is placed may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child. DSCYF, the child attorney, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian consents to the appointment.
Del. Code tit. 13, § 2351
Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship
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