Tennessee
Department of Children’s Services
Division of Training
and Development
DCS Placement
Requirements
ØDecrease the lengths of stay of children in state
custody.
ØReduce the number of placement moves experienced by
children in state care
ØReduce the number and rate of children being restricted
from their own families, own communities
and family placements.
ØReduce all disparities associated with race/ethnicity,
gender or age.
ØBetter match and increase needed services to support
child and family well-being.Outcome(s)
