Division of Intellectual Disabilities Services
Debra Payne, Interim Deputy Commissioner

Conservatorship Association of Tennessee (CAT)

The Conservatorship Association of Tennessee (CAT) is a nonprofit organization established for the following purposes:

To serve as a principal resource for all those involved in conservatorship, including families, individuals with disabilities, professional and advocacy organizations, state and local agencies, and the legal community;
To increase awareness, knowledge and expertise about conservatorship and related topics through developing informational materials, training, and educational opportunities;
To promote the awareness that all adults, no matter what their circumstances, are presumed to be competent rather than incompetent, capable rather than incapable, and have the right to independent decision-making, autonomy, self-determination, and the protection of their civil rights and liberties;
To offer a forum for analysis and discussion of key issues, such as alternatives to conservatorship;
To establish standards of practice; and
To advocate to improve policies, processes, and practices related to conservatorship in Tennessee.

Conservatorship Association of Tennessee (CAT) Membership Form (PDF, WORD)