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DCS Open Records Requests: A Primer

Released on Fri, Nov 14, 2008 - 3:01 pm under

NASHVILLE - Tennessee law enables state residents to have access to government records. And while in most cases, child- and case-specific DCS information must remain confidential under state law, the department is committed to being as open and responsive as it possibly can. In some instances, there are even ways for certain interested parties to gain access to child and family information.

Child Health Week Comes to Tennessee

Released on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 - 12:05 pm under

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and the Governor’s Office of Children’s Care Coordination have proclaimed October 13-19 Child Health Week. Tennesseans are encouraged to put the health and well-being of children first during Child Health Week, which will place special emphasis on the issue of childhood obesity, and every week in the year ahead.

Omni Visions Signs Management Agreement With Wilson County Youth Ranch

Released on Fri, Apr 04, 2008 - 12:14 pm under

NASHVILLE — The Wilson County Youth Ranch has entered into a business agreement with Omni Visions Inc. to help resolve recent management and oversight problems.

Tennessee Receives Award for Education Data

Released on Thu, Dec 20, 2007 - 1:00 am under

Nashville, TN – The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics has recognized Tennessee with The Common Core of Data (CCD) Nonfiscal Team Award. The award recognizes timely and accurate collection of data vital to annual reporting and education research tracking education nationwide. Tennessee is cited as one of the most-improved submission states.

HHS Recognizes Tennessee´s Dramatic Child Welfare Gains

Released on Mon, May 08, 2006 - 12:00 am under

NASHVILLE – Noting Tennessee’s dramatic improvements in four crucial child-welfare measures, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has determined that the Department of Children’s Services has successfully completed its Performance Improvement Plan.

Bredesen Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month

Released on Thu, Apr 06, 2006 - 12:00 am under

 

First Lady To Participate in “AndreaWalks II” Events
Across the State to Raise Awareness

Nashville - Governor Phil Bredesen today announced he has proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Tennessee.

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