Delaware Courts is the official judicial system of the state of Delaware, consisting of various courts such as the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Family Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace. It also includes the Administrative Office of the Courts, which oversees the operations and provides support services to the courts. The Delaware Courts aim to ensure justice, protect the welfare of children, and provide legal representation for dependent, neglected, and abused children.
The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is a non-judicial state agency under Delaware Courts, established to safeguard the welfare of children in Delaware. Created in response to child abuse cases, OCA collaborates with various child welfare agencies to improve the child protection system. It coordinates legal representation for children, reviews child welfare policies, assists in investigating child abuse cases, and provides training to professionals in the child welfare system. OCA's mission is to protect and improve the lives of Delaware's children.
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