Tennessee Department of Children's Services Email Format
Government AdministrationTennessee, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is a state government agency focused on public child welfare in Tennessee. Based in Nashville, it pursues its mission by delivering prevention and support services to families to promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children. The department investigates reports of child abuse and neglect and administers the state's foster-care system, aiming to secure permanency for children through reunification or adoption. It also operates a Juvenile Justice division that serves youths adjudicated delinquent and collaborates with private providers and community partners across the state. The department maintains a sizeable workforce to carry out these responsibilities and relies on trained staff to deliver services across Tennessee.