Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 2324 – Social study and report
(a) The Court, in its discretion, may order a social study and report (hereinafter “social report”) for any petition filed under this chapter. The social report, if ordered, shall be prepared by a licensed child-placing agency retained by petitioner.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 2324
- Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(b) The social report shall include:
(1) Information regarding the child and that child’s background;
(2) Information regarding the guardian or guardians and the proposed home;
(3) Information regarding the physical and mental condition of the child;
(4) Information regarding the suitability of the placement;
(5) A statement as to whether all requirements of this chapter have been met; and
(6) A recommendation.
(c) If a social report is ordered under this section, the person or persons or organization so ordered shall file the social report within 4 months, subject to such additional time as the Court shall determine is reasonably required.