NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the faith community to support Tennessee foster kids in finding permanent homes through a new public-private initiative, TN Fosters Hope.
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Department of Children’s Services Praises Tennessee Lawmakers For Passing New Safe Haven Law
Wednesday, August 05, 2020 | 03:54pm -
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Takes Action After Covid-19 Cases Confirmed At Wilder Youth Development Center
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | 11:06am -
All Juveniles, Staff at Youth Treatment Facility Test Negative for COVID-19
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | 11:24am -
Department of Children’s Services Takes Action to Test Juveniles, Staff at Congregate Care Facility after Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | 07:16am -
Department of Children’s Services Takes Immediate Action to Remove Youth From Out-of-State Facility Under Law Enforcement Investigation
Monday, May 04, 2020 | 05:00am -
Department of Children’s Services, Private Provider Working with Health Departments After Additional Juveniles Test Positive for COVID-19
Saturday, April 25, 2020 | 10:53am -
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Takes Actions After Juvenile Tests Positive for COVID-19
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 10:05am -
Gov. Lee, Commissioner Nichols Urge Citizens to Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 Crisis
Thursday, April 02, 2020 | 09:37am -
State Departments Appeal to Retirees and Masters Program Students to Meet Potential Workforce Needs
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 12:54pmThe commissioners of Tennessee’s Departments of Children’s Services (DCS) and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are asking for individuals who are students who have earned or are pursuing a master’s degree or are retired from counseling, clinical therapy, social work, and related fields to consider joining the workforce in the event there are workforce needs caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Children's Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | COVID-19 Press Release
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Sandra Wilson Named Deputy Commissioner of Child Programs
Thursday, October 03, 2019 | 11:26amWilson is a veteran child welfare professional with 34 years of experience in both Tennessee and Kentucky and has served as interim deputy commissioner of child programs since April. As deputy commissioner, Wilson is responsible for child program staff and operations in 12 twelve regions across the state. She also oversees all statewide child programs including child protective services assessments, foster care, adoptions, independent living services, non-custodial services, provider network development, and the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).