Pathways to a New Horizon

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

May is National Foster Care Month! Thanks to the dedication of our foster parents and provider partners, more children and teens are finding safe, supportive homes but the need is still there.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is a great time to learn more. Visit de.gov/fostercare for more information!

Meet our partners! DFS partners with our community organizations who license foster families. We all work together to serve Delaware youth.

A Better Chance for Our Children abcfoc.org
Child Inc. childinc.org
Children and Families First cffde.org
Children’s Choice childrenschoice.org
Pressley Ridge pressleyridge.org
Progressive Life plccommunity.org

04/21/2026

How can volunteering benefit your mental health? From helping you discover new life passions to building connections with a new community, volunteering can bring improvement to your mental well-being in a multitude of ways.

Read our blog from Trish, a dedicated NAMI volunteer, to learn more: https://bit.ly/3OPmeHs

04/21/2026

Came up with this thought. I hope it can provide inspiration to anyone who is struggling today.

Everyday gets easier, but also harder at the same time. Life is a test. We can succumb to the noise that can live rent free in our head or we can use the positives and negatives that are evident around us to build ourselves up to be a better version of ourselves. We are always striving to touch up our internal and external Picasso painting that was damaged from our prior way of life that is not who we are anymore. Our daily actions show us that we can strive for and be the person we were meant to be prior to all of the madness.

Timothy M. 4/21/26

04/08/2026

Recovery is a journey, and recognizing the early warning signs of relapse can help you stay on track.

Triggers such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, or returning to environments associated with past gambling can increase the risk of relapse. You may also notice changes like increased urges, secrecy, or feeling overly confident about gambling “just once.”

Seeking help early is key. Reaching out to a counselor, support group, or trusted resource—even after a small lapse—can prevent a full relapse and help you regain control.

You are not alone, and support is available whenever you need it.

Resources:
☎ Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET
🌐 https://www.helpmygamblingproblem.org
📚 Maryland Council on Problem Gambling support, education, and treatment referrals

04/08/2026

The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.

04/08/2026

Call or text us to get connected to one of our peers in long-term recovery from gambling.

04/08/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. Learn more at https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/

04/08/2026

Is the money or time you’re spending gambling causing problems in your life? Give yourself a break. One tool that many people find useful is self-exclusion. That is when you voluntarily complete a form to opt-out of gambling in all casinos and/or with all sports wagering operators in Maine for a chosen length of time. The self-exclusion process can be completed online with the assistance of trained staff. The process is fast, easy, and you don’t need to leave your home or office to do it. For more information, scan the QR code, call or text (207) 620-5229 or email problemgambling@adeptme.org

04/08/2026

Early Use is one of the Risk Factors for gambling problems.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month & let’s use this time to be aware of the impact that Gambling not only has on Adults but our Youth population as well.
Check out our website for resources, trainings & help:

https://www.deproblemgambling.org/

Helpline 📞:
1-888-850-8888