Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards
First Aid & CPR Delaware
Becoming a foster parent in Delaware means providing a safe home to a child in the care of the Division of Family Services. Among the safety requirements: caregivers must hold current first-aid and CPR certification appropriate to the ages of the children placed.
The first-aid requirement
In Delaware, foster-care licensing requires first-aid and CPR certification that includes a hands-on skills demonstration appropriate to the ages of the children in placement, delivered by a recognized organization. Certification must be current for the home to remain licensed.
The requirement is administered by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF), Division of Family Services. The certificate is one requirement in addition to the home study, background checks and the assessment of parenting suitability.
Severe allergies and anaphylaxis
A recognized first-aid certificate covers recognizing and responding to severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), including the use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
How to meet it
A recognized, up-to-date first-aid and CPR certificate meets this requirement. It is in addition to the required training or assessment, and is renewed periodically.
Training aligned with the latest emergency-care standards
Our CPR, AED and first-aid training is developed in line with the most recent international guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care and first aid.
We rigorously follow the recommendations of ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation), the international body responsible for the scientific evaluation and development of global resuscitation standards. These recommendations serve as a reference for health organizations, institutions and professional orders worldwide — and are updated as scientific and clinical evidence evolves.
Keep your skills current with confidence
Every intervention can make a difference. Keeping CPR and emergency-care skills current is both a professional requirement and a responsibility toward patients, colleagues and the public.
See the recognized first-aid courses in your regionReferences
- Delaware DSCYF — Becoming a Foster Care Parent
- Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)
- ILCOR — International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
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