Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families
“Where Caring, Service, and Faith Meet…”
We are a faith-based health advocacy,
education and services organization.
We engage, support and assist congregations, the greater faith community, groups and individuals, and the community-at-large, with meaningful programs to improve the health, safety and wellness of Delaware children, elderly and families.
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302-225-1040
Community Services We Provide
- Quality training to religious leaders and their congregations, and communities on health-related issues from health and wellness, chronic disease prevention and management, and other issues affecting our neighbors.
- Links congregations with health and human services organizations throughout Delaware for collaborative programs which provide effective and efficient approaches to family, elderly, and children’s health in areas of: Prevention, Early Intervention and Therapy.
Our Faith In Action program provides volunteer services to the elderly and persons with disabilities that assist with them remaining as independent as possible i.e. transportation to medical visits, errands, etc.
The Never Alone Project
Providing friendly support to our Delaware elderly and disabled neighbors who may be feeling socially isolated, separated from their communities, or other life factors.
Social isolation and loneliness have gradually become contributing factors to increased illness among elderly, disabled, and chronically ill persons. This was brought to the surface during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this project, Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families (DECCF) will promote resilience by establishing new, and supporting existing relationships with clients, caregivers, and families. It is especially around the Holidays that our friends and neighbors can have these experiences the most. Let us connect with them to let them know that they are “Never Alone.”
Volunteers Needed ASAP!
Your Neighbors in Wilmington, New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties of Delaware need your assistance to help them maintain their independence. Any time you can spare to provide a ride to medical visits, errands, or light tasks around the home, would be greatly appreciated. Please help us to support our senior and disabled neighbors.
Call our office to volunteer for the FAITH IN ACTION Program, or for more information (302) 225-1040.
Thank You!
Home Sweet Home!
DECCF recently relocated our offices to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1301 N. Broome Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. Pastor Susan Loney and the congregation have welcomed us with open arms and hospitality. St. Stephen’s is also a Lutheran Community Services (LCS) Food Pantry location, distributing food five days-a-week.
We look forward to our community partnership with St. Stephen’s and our shared missions to meet our neighbors at the point of their need, and to do so with compassion, humility, and faith as they face the challenges of life.
Thank you for the Great Welcome St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church!
