Resources for Tennessee Care Givers and Advocates
The Tennessee Department of Human Services has several programs that equip child and adult care professionals. The department also has resources for advocates who are concerned with the care and protection of vulnerable adults in Tennessee.
Select an option below to download materials, discover advocacy organizations that partner with TDHS, or find videos about programs and resources related to the welfare of Tennesseans who may need assistance.
TDHS and Community Partner Video Resources for Child and Adult Care Professionals and Advocates for Vulnerable Adults in Tennessee
Adult Protective Services Brochure
A tri-fold brochure on the Adult Protective Services Program.
Adult Day Services Rules and Regulations
Adult Day Services Standards for the State of Tennessee.
Homemaker Licensure Rules
A multipage regulation brief for Homemaker Program service providers.
List of Adult Day Services Centers
A list of Tennessee’s Adult Day Service Centers Licensed Through the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
Tennessee Social Services Block Grant Agencies
A list of Social Services Block Grant Partners (non-profit agencies and local government organizations) that offer in-home personal care services for elderly or adults with disabilities who meet federal poverty guidelines or are referred by the DHS Adult Protective Service program due to allegations of abuse or neglect.
Child Care Resource and Referral Center Directory
A list of the nine Child Care Resource and Referral Center Sites serving counties across Tennessee.
Child Care Licensing Forms
A collection of commonly requested Child Care Licensing Forms.
Child Care WAGE$ Fact Sheet
An one-page flyer that offers answers to frequently asked questions about the education-based salary supplement program for child care providers in Tennessee.
Outreach Materials for Child Care Professionals, Educators, Providers and Business Owners
TDHS has a variety of outreach materials that can be downloaded and shared to help child care professionals and agency operators improve their business and service to the Tennessee families they serve.
Abuse Registry from the Tennessee Department of Health
Child Care Training and Professional Development Resource Partners
Adult Day Services Providers and Family Caregivers
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TDAGC) Elder Abuse Initiative
National Adult Protective Services Training Center
National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
Social Security Administration
The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement
Tennessee Department of Aging and Disability
Tennessee Child Care Help Desk
Note: TDHS does not endorse the organizations listed on this page but provides this list as a resource for Tennesseans who need information and assistance. Each listed organization should be evaluated on its own merits.