Permanent 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.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 23. GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD
Subchapter V. Permanent Guardianships for Children
§ 2352. Contents of petition for permanent guardianship.
§ 2353. Standard for permanent guardianship.
§ 2355. Permanent guardianship hearing procedures and notice requirements.
§ 2356. Order granting permanent guardianship.
§ 2357. Powers and duties of the permanent guardian.
§ 2358. Duties and rights of parents.
§ 2359. Termination, modification or rescission of permanent guardianship order.