DCS Policies & Procedures

<a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/ProDelVenApp.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Youth Health Care (updated 8/08) Work Aid for Scanning Foster Home Approval Requests <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.13.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Assignment, Use, Maintenance and Responsibilities of Operating State Owned/Leased Vehicles Child Protective Services Case File Organization, Documentation and Disposition <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.29AttProtocolSSAI.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Youth Development Center Visitation-Visitor Control Protocol for Serving Youth with Diabetes DCS Educational Stability Plan <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/ProTCMJJ.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/GuideFullDisPermOp.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Client Privacy Rights <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/ProtocolWorkHospitals.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Supportive Living Arrangements <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.22DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/4.20.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Interstate Compact for Juveniles (updated 6/22) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/ProNonCusCFTM.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Work Aid for Permanency and Service Planning for Children/Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.5.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Development of IPP-IEP Chapter 33 - DCS Records Disposition Authority Policies <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/13.11.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Multi-Agency Collaboration/Single Team-Single Plan Protocol for Placing Children in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap9/9.10.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap32/32.1.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol: Best Practice in the Use of Restraints with Pregnant Youth <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/ProEmpandTeamSupportAfterDeaths.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Contraband Collection and Distribution <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap21/ProtocolAssessEduStability.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/ProEmpConDress.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/DeathProtocol.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap21/21.13DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 6/23) Work Aid 4: Special Child Protective Services Investigative Tasks and Activities Case Transfer Guidelines Between Regions, Agencies and Facilities <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/3.25.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/ProtocolLegalReferrals.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Notice of Rules of Conduct Uses and Disclosures for Research 27.36-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.27.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Safety Systems Analysis Review <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/ICPCJudicialGuide.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 9.7-DOE Program Audit Process and Monitoring Inspections for a Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.16.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/15.15.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 6/20) Terms and Definitions of Incidents <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/Chap16/NOA-GRIER-FAQ.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Incident Reporting: Emergency Medical Treatment <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/HomeSafeCheckWA.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Youth with Adult Sentences/Transfers to Adult Criminal Court Development of Personal Health and Cleanliness <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/ProCourtPrepOJJ.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap21/21.2.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Adoption Related Disclosure Health Services Administration at the Youth Development Center Title IX Program and Complaint Process Annual Review of Health Services Emergency Notification System (updated 7/24) CFTM Tool: How DCS Workers Can Help Prepare the Family for the Meeting What Youth Should Know About a CFTM <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/13.28.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.23.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/WAMechRestMonDoc.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.4.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Guidelines for Foster Home Closure <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap27/27.9.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis & Treatment Standards (EPSDT) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.28.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap28/28.6DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/ProtocolReasonablePrudentParenting.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Youth Correspondence Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minors Placement and Provider Services Division Placement Support Guide <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/WACFTMDebrief.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap7/7.7.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Relative Caregiver Program Manual Appendix I Protocol for DCS PREA Investigators to Conduct Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigations (updated 7/23) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/TransportationRL.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Child Death-Near Death Review <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap33/Administrative.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Library Administration and Supervision at the DCS Juvenile Justice Facility <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.2.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> DOE Policy 27.35 Directive Assessment of IPP-IEP Goals (updated 1/17) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap21/EduStabPlan.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/YouthHandbookYDCSP.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Placement Community Services Quality Team Protocol Protocol: After Hours Contacts for Fiscal Directors <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.7.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap22/22.2.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/ClientRightsightsSp.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.10.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 1/18) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/ProtocolAACaseFileConts.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.4.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Documentation of the Foster Family Home Study Fire Safety and Sanitation Monitoring in DCS Leased and State-Owned Facilities Composition and Responsibilities of Classification Teams at YDCs <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap29/29.12.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.19.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.49DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Publications Management WorkAid: 24.9-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.10.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.32.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap26/26.1DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 7/22) Receipt of Cash Items <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/ProRefChks.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap7/7.15.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Work Aid: Electronic Filing for Adoption Assistance <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.22.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Work Aid-Drug Screening for Individuals Receiving Services from DCS Protocol for Educational Programs and Resources <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/ProtocolAppealofCFTMDecision.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Overpayments Made to Adoptive Asst. Parents Tip Sheet <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/ProtocolSPGSuppandPreGS.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Resource Eligibility Team (RET) Controlled Substance and Medication Work Aid <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap33/Placement.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/ProtocolforComm.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 1/19) Custodial Relative/Kinship Foster Home Approvals Required Training Chart For DCS Staff Foster Care Review and Progress Reports Acceptable Use Network Access Rights and Obligations <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.7.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 7/21) Protocol for ICPC and Unique Care Agreements Education Passport Post Adoption Manual <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.5.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Zero-Tolerance Standards and Guidelines for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Incidents and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) 27.35-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.22.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/4.19.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Disposition Options <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.17DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap19/19.1.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Management of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Instruments-Devices in a Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.29Att.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap5/ProfessDevHrs.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Internal Quality Control for the Office of Child Safety Supervised and Unsupervised Visitation Between Child/Youth, Family and Siblings <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap29/29.6.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 7/20) Development of Fire Impairment Plans for a Youth Development Center Youth Supervision (updated 8/24) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/ManualForDevelopingPoliciesandProcedures.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Manual for Youth Development Center Residential Case Managers Enforcement-Sanctions and Penalties for Violations of Privacy Rights Research and Data Requests <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/WAPerSerPlanIDD.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Case Closure Protocol <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.11.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 1/13) 20.29 Attachment <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap27/27.41DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/3.3.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/911LandlineProtocol.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Questions for Designating a Medical Decision Maker for Disabled Youths Aging Out of DCS Custody Engaging Parents and Other Involved Adults: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Reasonable Suspicion-Drug Testing Carry Permit Memo Purchasing Procurement of Telecommunication Equipment and Services <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.12DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.33.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/GuideQCConfTLFSWCust.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Multi Ethnic Placement Act <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.52.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> DCS Response to Allegations Involving Drug Exposed Children (updated 2/18) (updated 8/23) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap19/19.9.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Death of Child-Youth in DCS Custody-Guardianship Child Protective Services Multiple Response System <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/DispositionOptions.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/CPSTasksMan.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Subsidized Permanent Guardianship <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/ProCommRevQRTP.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Designating a Medical Decision Maker for Youth with Disabilities Aging Out of DCS Custody Manual for Key and Tool Control in Wilder Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap25/DOEDirective25.4.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Fingerprint Processing and Analysis <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/WorkAidSafetyPlanning.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Extension or Re-establishment of Foster Care for Young Adults Process for Requesting and Use of DCS Establishment Funds Instructions for Providers (updated 1/14) Corporal Punishment <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.31.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Child Abuse Referrals Against DCS Staff 24.8-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/3.22.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/ProChildDeathPreliminaryAssign.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.13.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 2/17) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.16.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Intake and Orientation at a Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap21/21.16.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 8/22) Contingency Plan for a Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.1.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/ProScorecardYDC.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 21.11-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap24/24.6DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Concurrent Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Title IV-E Foster Care Payments Desired Characteristics of Foster Parents (updated 1/15) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/ProtocolRemovalDCCredits.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Uniformed Employee's Grooming Requirements & Provisions For Uniforms <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/ProSubpoenaCompDCS.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Documentation of the Relative/Kinship Home Study <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/3.31.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/4.9.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Commissioner's Review of Long-term Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Placements <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/ILCFTMFlyer.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/JJCaseReviewPro.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 8/21) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/ProtocolforC-FClinicalAssessmentsCounseling.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Children of Native American Heritage Services For Identified Student Needs <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.18.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 27.34-DOE Process for Requesting and Use of DCS Establishment Funds Instructions for DCS Staff <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/4.17.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 18.19-DOE Health Care Delivery at the Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.39DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/ICPCProcedureGuide.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.20.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.44DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/ProPregExpParYou.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/ARTProtocol.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 2/19) Securing Youth Rooms at a Youth Development Center Business Associate Relationships Work Aid: Juvenile Justice Family Permanency Plan Quarterly Review <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/15.5.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/ILHandbookS.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.24.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Court Preparation, Presentation and Youth Attendance for the Office of Juvenile Justice <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/ProtocolAdoptionPrep.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 18.20-DOE Protocol for Wilder Logbook Documentation Chapter 29 - Fire, Safety and Emergency Procedures Documentation of TFACTS Case Recordings Physical Intervention (updated 8/20) Memo Foster Home Board Rates Protocol for AA/SPG when Children Re-enter Care Substance Abuse Screening and Services for Delinquent Youth Work Aid: Child/Youth Safety Planning Protocol for Reporting Runaways, Absconders and Escapees Protocol for Planned Permanent Living Arrangement 24.7-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/EngageFAQ.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Chapter 32 - HIPAA <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap27/27.32.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 3/18) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap4/ProAdminReassign.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Off Campus Employment Program in a Youth Development Center <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap29/29.3.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/TRUHandbook.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap28/28.5DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) Standardized Student Transcript and Report Card <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/FSSPracticeGuide.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.46.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Childcare Assistance Referral and Authorization for Adoptive Families <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/18.7.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/ProDCSPREAInvestigators.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Use and Disclosure of PHI <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/1.27.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Work Aid: Electronic Filing for Subsidized Permanent Guardianship Protocol for Foster Home Quality Team <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/3.16.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Tennessee Sex Offender Registry CFTM Guidelines for Identifying an Adoptive Family Guide to Placement Exception Categories Placement Decisions and Justifications (updated 1/10) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap32/32.4.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap25/25.4DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Internal Affairs Investigations <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/PQIProgramGuide.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/WWJJFPQ.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/HighRiskProtocol.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Work Aid for Permanency and Service Planning for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap1/TermsDefIncidents.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Service of Legal Process, Subpoenas and Legal Representation for DCS Employees Chapter 20 - Health Services <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/FASTManual2.1.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Individual Program Plan Manual Youth Development Center Training Plan <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/FASTProtocol.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Child Death/Preliminary/Near Death Assignment and Review <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/ReqTrainChtFP.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Tennessee Family Advocacy and Support Tool Manual 2.1 <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/WorkAid-ElecFilingSPG.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Chapter 4 - Human Resources Juvenile Justice Case Review Protocol Public Notification of Release of Juvenile Offender <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/ProPredisRpts.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.18.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/ILHandbook.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Family Support Services Practice Guide Disciplinary Report-Notice of Hearing <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap18/DOEDirective18.23.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Accessing a Transitional House Part-Time Youth Service Officer Requirements Work Aid 5: CPS Courtesy Requests Protocol for Juvenile Justice Family Permanency Plan On Campus Work Programs in a Youth Development Center (YDC) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap20/20.40DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.14.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> High School Test (HiSet) Guidelines for Pre_HiSet Candidates <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap13/13.14.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Work Aid 13: DCS Cases Involving Domestic Violence <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap15/15.7.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Telecommunication Services 21.10-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap33/ChildYouth.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap19/ProQuestionsMedDecision.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Debriefing and Reporting the Use of Restrictive Behavior Management for Control in a YDC Youth Development Center Safety and Security Monitoring <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.19.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap3/3.23.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap29/NFPALifeSafeCodes.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 18.21-DOE Department of Children's Services Education Liaison Protocol for Non-Custodial Child and Family Team Meeting Pre-Vocational and Vocational Education <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/GuideFHPlaceFive.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Foster Family Recruitment and Retention <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap27/27.36DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Exigent Cirmstances Memo <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/RETProtocol.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 20.7 Attachment Use of Foster Care Wraparound Funds Statutory and Federal Reporting <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.8Att.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) Development and Review Process <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/CFTMGuide.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> 27.33-DOE <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap14/14.2.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 9/20) <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap5/SuperCertManual.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Drug Screening for Individuals Receiving Services from DCS (updated 2/21) (updated 10/12) Access of Medical Records <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.53.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/ProtocolforFCSERate.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Required Foster Parent In-Service Training Safety Planning for Youth in a Youth Development Center Construction, Expansion, Building and Safety Code Guidelines for DCS Facilities Parent-Caregiver Engagement and Support <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/IDandAccessingILSManual.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap16/16.21.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Protocol for Employee Conduct and Dress Code <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap21/21.12DOE.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> (updated 2/22) Notice of Removal from a Foster Home <a href="https://files.dcs.tn.gov/policies/chap31/31.10.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a> Determination of Need for Special Education Services <a 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