Useful Information

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Financial Information/Assistance

 

SEED Program – Delaware graduates with a 2.5 GPA may apply for Delaware Tech free tuition on-line by going to www.dtcc.edu/seed.  For information contact Owens Campus, 865-5400, ext. 3710;  Stanton Campus, 454-3989;  Terry Campus, 857-1020;  Wilmington Campus, 573-5464.  

Delaware 529 Plans – To set up college savings account plans - call 1-800-544-1655 or go to www.fidelity.com/delaware. 

Free Tax Preparation – Contact the Delaware Help Line at 1-800-464-4357  from January 18^th to April 15^th for assistance with tax preparation. 

Property Tax Rebates - For information or if you are 65 or older and applied for the program, but did not receive a credit, please contact the Department of Finance at (302) 577-8979 

Energy Assistance Program 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contact

Catholic Charities - New Castle County: (302) 654-9295 – There is a one time benefit of $275 paid to the electric supplier for those at 200% of poverty guidelines – (e.g., a family of 4 making $40,000 gross) 

Catholic Charities, Inc. Delaware Energy Assistance Program

http://www.cdow.org/energy.html

Safety/Security Information/Assistance 

Teen Safety on the Internet - Gives teens some rules for online safety - to learn more about this go to http://www.missingkids.com. 

Internet Safety Information – To obtain information about on-line safety issues such as:  on-line predators, cyber bullying, identify theft, piracy in cyberspace, dangers of giving out personal information, and the latest issues on downloading music and movies, visit www.isafe.org.   

Avian Flu Preparedness Information – Visit www.pandemicflu.gov.   

Board of Medical Malpractice – To report a serious concern about a physician call 302-739-4522 

Lose your Purse or Wallet?  Call the three (3) national credit reporting organizations to place a fraud alert on your name:

Equifax - 1-800-525-6285; Experion- 1-800-301-7095;  Trans Union - 1-800-680-7289 

Victims Rights Compensation Fund – To obtain restitution for battered mailboxes, destroyed by snow plows, call Department of Transportation after filing a police report. 

American Red Cross Health and Safety Services - to see a schedule of training for Adult CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) visit www.redcrossdelmarva.org or in NCC call 302-656-6620. 

Sex Offender Registry Information – To identify any sex offenders residing in your neighborhood, visit www.familywatchdog.us.    

Social Service Information/Assistance - General 

Alcoholics Anonymous - Northern Delaware AA Hotline can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (302) 655-5113.  Northern Delaware Intergroup meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 501 Duncan Road, Wilmington DE.lcome.

Gambling Problem? - If you or someone you love has a gambling problem, and need "A Second Chance," call 1-888-850-8888.  Anytime, anywhere. 

Emergency Assistance Services - eligible clients may receive emergency assistance for home repairs, mortgage/rent, moving expenses, appliances, fuel/utilities, transportation, or food.  Please call the Hudson State Service Center at (302) 283-7500 option 6, ext. 6. 

Gift of Life Donor Program – To learn about organ donation, call 1-800-366-6771 or visit www.donors1.org. 

Delaware Smoking Cessation Quitline - Free services for those 18 years and older.  Please call 1-866-409-1858 

Delaware Judiciary – Self-Help Center – The Self-Help Center is where you will find resources to help you through the judicial system.  Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the New Castle County Courthouse, 2^nd Floor.  500 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE.  Information on the internet - http://courts.delware.gov.

Transportation Information/Assistance 

SCAT – Senior Citizens Affordable Taxi – For reduced fare tickets, call 658-4340. 

DARTCards - For information on outlets call 1-800-652-DART or visit www.dartfirststate.com.  Individuals can also buy DART Cards by phone or mail.  To place orders by phone or to request a mail order form, call 1-800-652-DART between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. 

Signal Out? Potholes? – Call DelDot at 302-323-1111 to report a pothole, dead animals, or traffic signal problem. 

General Community Services Information/Assistance 

Delaware Digital Library - www.lib.de.us.  Search for information on all subjects.

Delaware News Journal/Crossroads – Let the rest of the state know what is happening in your neighborhood by e-mailing Crossroads at crossroads@delawareonline.com (with “story idea” in the subject line), or write to the following address (include a daytime number so your letter or e-mail can be verified):

Crossroads, 950 W. Basin Road, New Castle, DE  19720 

Smoke Detectors - For information on obtaining smoke detectors from our local volunteer fire companies call toll free, 1-877-455-3832. 

Tattered or Torn American Flags – Drop tattered or torn American flags off at the Newark Municipal Building on Elkton Road in Newark. 

Delaware Volunteer Resource Center - Call 1-800-815-LINK for information.  45 hours community service equals 1 elective credit in high school. 

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control - To report environmental complaints, please call the 24-hour complaint line 1- 800-662-8802.  

DNREC Environmental Release Notification System – To receive electronic notifications of environmental releases, register on-line at  www.dnrec.delaware.gov. 

Permits – Visit Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Delaware@Your Service online at https://egov.dnrec.state.de.us to purchase annual state park passes, hunting and fishing licenses, duck and trout stamps, dog licenses. 

Delaware State Parks – For information about camping and cabin reservations at Delaware State Parks, call 1-877-987-2757 or visit www.destateparks.com. 

White Clay Creek State Park - For program information call (302) 368-6560 or go to www.destateparks.com.wccsp/index.asp.  

Kelly Services - Be a Substitute Teacher - High school diploma required.  Call 1-800-942-3767 or 323-4748 or go to www.kellyservices.com or www.kellyeducationstaffing.com.   

Speakers Bureau - The Delaware Commission for Women- A registry of Delaware women available to speak about women's issues - call (302) 761-8005 

Pet Owners – Purchase your dog license online at https://egov.dnrec.state.de.us, cost of the license is $3.50.  To have your pet spayed/neutered contact the SPCA at 302-998-2281. 

Social Service Information/Assistance - Children 

Division of Child Mental Health Services - provides voluntary mental health and substance abuse treatment services to children through age 17 who have no insurance or are on Medicaid.  For information and referral for children, call the Terry Center at 577-4270. 

Social Service Information/Assistance - Elderly 

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities - provides comprehensive information for older persons, adults with physical disabilities, caregivers, and service professionals - call 800-223-9074 or go to www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/index.html. 

 Advance Health-Care Directive - Living Wills – For information, visit www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/advance.html  or call 800-223-9074; in NCC call 453-3820. 

Nursing Home Abuse or Fraud - If you know or suspect abuse, neglect, mistreatment or cases involving financial fraud against a resident of a long term care facility, please call the Division of Long Term Care Resident's Protection hotline at 1-877-453-0012. 

CAREDelaware - Respite Service - Offers the principal caregiver a short-term break from the demands of ongoing care.  In New Castle County call Generations Home Care, Inc. at (302) 658-6731. 

AccessCare, Dependent Care Referral Service – For referrals for child or elder care services, contact 302-479-1660 (NCC), or 800-660-6602 (Outside NCC).  Also visit them as www.familyandworkplace.org. 

Money Management Program - This program, supported by AARP, uses volunteers to assist older persons, or persons with disabilities, in organizing expenses and paying bills. 

For information call 1-800-223-9074.