Delaware Gov. Ruth Minner (D) signed a bill to create a ‘211’ soc...
Delaware Gov. Ruth Minner (D) signed a bill to create a “211” social services referral line, to be administered by Delaware Helpline Inc. through the state Office of Management and Budget. Helpline will have to contract with a phone…
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provider, then register the 211 number with phone companies, the Association of Information and Referral Services, Delaware United Way and the state 911 oversight committee. Helpline already runs a referral service with the state Department of Health and Social Services and the government support services division of the Office of Management and Budget, but that service operates only five days a week. The start date for 211 service will depend on when the legislature appropriates startup funds. Once operational, the 211 referral service will be available at all times of day.