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A state clearinghouse is an entity (usually law enforcement) that provides help in cases of parental child abduction. For abductions TO the United States, they can help locate a child. For abductions FROM the United States, they may serve as a resource to left-behind parents in filing missing person reports.
Delaware State Police
State Bureau of Identification
1407 N. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 739-5883
http://www.state.de.us/dsp/
Contact your local police to file a missing person's report and request that your child's name be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer database.
FBI Field Office
Delaware is under the purview of FBI Baltimore
FBI Baltimore
2600 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: (410) 265-8080
Fax: (410) 277-6677
E-mail: Baltimore@ic.fbi.gov
http://www.fbi.gov/baltimore/
State Patrol
Delaware State Police
Phone: (302) 739-5901
http://dsp.delaware.gov/
Department of Public Safety
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Phone: (302) 744-2680
Fax: (302) 739-4874
http://dshs.delaware.gov/
Department of Transportation
Delaware Department of Transportation
Phone: (302) 760-2080
1-800-652-5600 or
http://www.deldot.gov/
Port Authorities
Delaware River Port Authority
Public Safety: (856) 968-3384 or (215) 218-3750 ext. 3384
http://www.drpa.org/
Delaware River and Bay Authority
General Administration: (302) 571-6300
Police: (302) 571-6342
http://www.drba.net/
Airport Administration: (302) 325-5124
DRBA Airports: http://www.drbaairports.com/
Country-wide resources:
Removing, or attempting to remove, a child from the United States or retaining a child outside of the United States with the intent to obstruct parental rights is a Federal crime under the International Parental Kidnapping Crime Act (18 U.S.C. 1204). The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has jurisdictional authority for investigating Federal crimes. FBI field offices are located throughout the U.S. and should be contacted if you have questions or believe your child has been or will be abducted outside of the United States. To locate the FBI field office closest to you, access this link: http://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field
If you know your child is being taken to the airport as part of a possible abduction, contact the airport to request assistance. You should have copies of all custody and legal documents ready to send by email or fax, if needed. You can contact the State Department’s Office of Children’s Issues to assist you as you undertake this process at PreventAbduction1@state.gov or by calling 888-407-4747.
There are no international airports in Delaware.
If you are party to an international parental child abduction case in the United States or abroad, a legal aid organization may be able to assist you with your legal representation. Legal aid organizations provide legal assistance for free or for a reduced charge to eligible individuals. Eligibility is generally based on income and resource ceilings as well as restrictions on the types of cases they will take.
For information about legal aid and other legal referral resources, visit
Follow the prompts for the particular state in which you are seeking legal services.
Delaware Department of Justice
http://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/
Family Law Commission
Phone: (302) 744-4039
http://flc.delaware.gov/
Delaware State Courts
http://courts.delaware.gov/
Delaware Supreme Court
http://courts.delaware.gov/Courts/Supreme%20Court/
Family Court of Delaware
http://courts.delaware.gov/Courts/Family%20Court/
Self-Help
http://courts.delaware.gov/How%20To/
Delaware State Bar Association
Phone: (302) 658-5279
1-800-292-7869 (from Kent & Sussex Counties)
Fax: (302) 658-5212
http://www.dsba.org/
Locator Service
Service Division of Child Support Enforcement
Delaware Health and Social Services
84A Christiana Road
New Castle, DE 19720-3118
Phone: (302) 395-6500
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dcse/
Compensation Program for Crime Victims
Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program
900 N. King Street, Suite 4
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 255-1770
1-800-464-4357 (in-state only)
Fax: (302) 577-1326
http://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/VCAP/
Non-Profit Organizations
Contact Association of Missing and Exploited Children’s Organizations (AMECO) toll-free at 1-877-263-2620 for a referral
The resources below may be a good starting place for determining whether statutes regarding abduction prevention exist in your state. You may want to consult the website for the Attorney General’s Office of your state or with an attorney licensed to practice law in your state. (Please note: the resources below may not be current and may change at any time. They are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended to consist of legal advice).
Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (UCAPA) – Enactment by state