Federal Grant Award Summary

The Superior Court of Delaware's Family Court received a $325,332 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This funding supports court improvement initiatives designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of family court processes, with particular emphasis on child welfare proceedings, legal representation, and judicial decision-making in matters affecting children and families.

The grant enables the Family Court to conduct comprehensive assessments identifying barriers to timely and effective court decision-making, implement staff training programs focused on domestic violence response and case management, and develop process improvements to strengthen family court operations. Additionally, the award supports coordination with state executive offices to fund specialized positions, such as a domestic violence coordinator, that serve as critical liaisons for court improvement initiatives. These activities are aligned with the State Court Improvement Program's overarching goal of ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children through improved legal representation and enhanced court practices in child welfare and family preservation cases.