Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 9001A. Intent and purpose

The General Assembly hereby declares that the welfare of the children of this State shall be safeguarded by the establishment of an Office of the Child Advocate, with a Child Advocate who shall also serve as Executive Director of the Child Protection Accountability Commission.  The Child Advocate shall be responsible for effectuating the purposes of the Commission.  The Advocate shall also coordinate efforts on behalf of the children;  work with advocacy groups;  promote system reform;  recommend changes in law, procedure and policy necessary to enhance the protection of Delaware's children;  and to implement and coordinate programs providing legal representation on behalf of a child, including the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program.  In order to effectuate these goals, the Child Advocate shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in Delaware.