Intent.
Del. Code tit. 13, § 2350
in effectPermanent guardianship models the requirements of “legal guardianship” under the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Public Law 105-89, § 101(b), 42 U.S.C., § 675(7). Permanent guardianship is intended to create a relationship between a child and caretaker which is permanent and self-sustaining, and which creates a permanent family for the child without complete severance of the biological bond.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c023/sc05/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
