13 Del. C. § 1101: Definitions [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Alleged genetic parent” means as defined in § 8-102 of this title.

(2) “Child” means as defined in § 302 of Title 1.

(3) “Conviction” means as defined in § 222 of Title 11.

(4) “Court” means the Family Court of the State of Delaware.

(5) “Delinquent child” means as defined in § 901 of Title 10.

(6) “Dependency” or “dependent child” means as defined in § 901 of Title 10.

(7) “DSCYF” means the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families of this State.

(8) “Individual” means a human being.

(9) “Infant” means a child who is less than 6 months old.

(10) “Licensed agency” means an agency to which the Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing has granted a license to place children for adoption.

(11) “Neglect” or “neglected child” means as defined in § 901 of Title 10.

(12) “Parent” means as defined in § 8-102 of this title.

(13) “Parental responsibilities” means the care or support of a child in a manner that does both of the following:

a. Provides for the child’s physical needs, including food, clothing, and shelter.

b. Advances the child’s education and physical, mental, and emotional health and development.

(14) “Party” means a party in a termination of parental rights proceeding under this chapter.

(15) “Petitioner” means a petitioner in a termination of parental rights proceeding under this chapter.

(16) “Presumed parent” means as defined in § 8-102 of this title.

(17) “Relative” means as defined in § 901 of Title 10.

(18) “Respondent” means a respondent in a termination of parental rights proceeding under this chapter.