1. (a) The Court, in its discretion, may order a social study and report (hereinafter “social report” ) for any petition filed under this chapter. The social report, if ordered, shall be prepared by a “licensed agency,” as defined in § 1101 of this title, retained by petitioner.

2. (b) The social report shall include:

   1. (1) Information regarding the child and that child’s background;
   2. (2) Information regarding the guardian or guardians and the proposed home;
   3. (3) Information regarding the physical and mental condition of the child;
   4. (4) Information regarding the suitability of the placement;
   5. (5) A statement as to whether all requirements of this chapter have been met; and
   6. (6) A recommendation.
3. (c) If a social report is ordered under this section, the person or persons or organization so ordered shall file the social report within 4 months, subject to such additional time as the Court shall determine is reasonably required.

73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 5