ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the case research on foster care in the state of Delaware. In contributing to Delaware's successful foster care administration, the cultivation of relationships with the federal government was not a major factor, the building of community partners was a strong factor, the integration of advice from mentors was a minimal factor, and the leadership from public managers was a strong factor. This chapter describes the findings from the Delaware case research. Delaware's Division of Family Services (DFS) has responsibility for foster care administration across the state. The federal government's Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) did not seem to be contributing to foster care success in Delaware. Community partner meetings were common in Delaware, and for the most part, they were about action and not simply administration. The Executive Director of Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC) is one of the strongest committees in Delaware. It had significant leadership from public managers.
