16 Del. Admin. Code § 8102-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 8102-3.0 - Reasonable effort to locate the parent(s), guardian, or custodian of the child shall include option 1 (3.1), which is required, and a choice of either option 2 (3.2), 3 (3.3), or 4 (3.4)

3.1 Certified mail receipt of a written notice from the caregiver that he or she intends to take medical responsibility for the child. The notice should be sent to the last known address of the parent(s), custodian, or guardian. Proof of this step will be the notice and the return receipt saying that the letter was not deliverable because no one by that name lives at this address.

3.2 The caregiver or someone acting in his or her place makes an actual visit to the last known address of the parent(s), custodian, or guardian. The individual making this visit will need to describe what was found at this address and to whom he or she spoke regarding the missing parent(s), custodian, or guardian.

3.3 Contact with social service agencies, place of employment, health care provider, or friends verified by a written statement signed by that party confirming that the location of the parent(s), custodian, or guardian is unknown.

3.4 The caregiver places a legal notice in the News Journal and the Delaware State News informing the parent(s), custodian, or guardian of (child's name) ____________________ that the caregiver intends to take educational responsibility of the child. Eight days after publication describe what happened. Include the response you received or the lack of response. Attach a copy of the legal notice, being sure to include the portion of the newspaper with the date the notice was printed.

3.5 Other documents or confirmations that show the parent(s), custodian, or guardian cannot be found.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 8102-3.0