The Department of Children’s Services is Tennessee’s public child welfare agency that strives to create safe and healthy environments for children where they can live with supportive families and engaged communities. Our mission is to provide high quality prevention and support services to children and families that promote safety, permanency, and well-being. The Department investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. We also administer the state’s foster-care system and we work especially hard to find permanency for the children and youth who come into our care, whether that is through reunification or adoption. Our Juvenile Justice division serves the youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and we work closely with scores of private providers and community partners across the state of Tennessee. We also strive to have the highest quality work force possible. Our fantastic employees' hard work, compassion, and drive to provide exemplary services to those in need are vital to the children and families in Tennessee.
Tennessee Department of Children's Services的外部链接
315 Deaderick St
US，Tennessee，Nashville，37201
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We are officially live!?? Every Child TN is thrilled to serve Tennessee alongside our amazing partners. We are determined to find a loving, safe home for every child. Our team is ready to answer any questions you may have! There are so many ways to get involved and we can point you in the right direction that works for you. Thank you to everyone for helping us get here! To learn more, please visit www.everychildtn.org
Happy Fourth of July from DCS! #ChildrenFirst #IndependenceDay #USA
Summer may be the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with your children. However, when temperatures are more hot or humid than normal, take extra precautions. This weekend is shaping up to be one of the hottest of the year in Tennessee. Keep yourself and your kids safe in the heat with these helpful tips! #ChildrenFirst #SafetyTips #Tennessee
Commissioner Quin recently welcomed our newest employees as they completed their initial training and shared her vision for the department. We’re excited to see the important work they'll accomplish! #ChildrenFirst #TeamDCS
We're thrilled to celebrate the dedication and hard work of the 18 CPS staff from across Tennessee who have just completed an intensive 2-week training at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Nashville! After a hiatus due to COVID-19, this vital program is back, and our team is more prepared than ever to protect and support children across the state. Congratulations to all graduates! #ChildrenFirst
Celebrating #WorldMusicDay with the new recording studio at Wilder Youth Development Center. The state-of-the-art space gives youth at Wilder a way to creatively express themselves through a professional music-making experience. The studio is equipped with professional-grade audio interface software, preamplifiers, and monitors. DCS is thankful for the incredible support of Creative Hope Studios on this project! #ChildrenFirst
?? We're #Hiring! ?? Join our team as a DCS Investigator and make a difference in the lives of children in #Tennessee by conducting investigations of alleged abuse and neglect. #ChildrenFirst
Exciting things ahead! #ChildrenFirst #EveryChildTN
In late August, Tennessee Department of Children's Services, the TN Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative, and many community partners and providers will launch the statewide foster care initiative EVERY CHILD TN. DCS Commissioner Margie Quin and Executive Director Lance Villio provide a brief overview of what is coming ... #Tennessee #everychildTN #fostercare #fosterfamilies #community #faith #government
Meet the second #FosterDad that we're honoring ahead of #FathersDay! Reggie Monteiro exemplifies dedication and compassion in our foster care community. Alongside his wife Melissa, Reggie has been a foster parent for two years, caring for teenagers, medically fragile infants, and children. A retired veteran, Reggie ensures every child feels wanted and part of a family. His gentle and caring nature makes him a wonderful role model to all the children he fosters. Thank you, Reggie, for your unwavering commitment and positive influence. #ChildrenFirst
As we approach #FathersDay, we're celebrating extraordinary foster dads like Mr. Michael Peterson from Montgomery County! Since October 2018, Michael and his wife Christina have opened their hearts and home to children in need. A retired veteran, Michael is known for his kindness, support, and gentle nature. He encourages the children, transports them to events and games, and remains a steadfast support for youth who have aged out of foster care. His commitment goes beyond fostering, as he continues to offer guidance, babysits for families who have reunited, and provides invaluable resources. Thank you, Michael, for your incredible service to both our country and our community. #ChildrenFirst