The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant provides flexible, core funding for prevention and health promotion activities in Tennessee. The grant covers several primary areas including: cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, community-based prevention services, healthy weight, injury prevention, dental and oral health services, and poison control.
The Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) trains communities in sexual violence prevention strategies. RPE uses some evidence based training programs, including Shifting Boundaries and Green Dot.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency. The Tennessee program funds audits of and energy efficiency upgrades to county-owned, […]
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF) Capitalization Grant Program, funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides funding to states to establish revolving loan funds to support energy efficiency audits, upgrades, and retrofits to improve the efficiency, performance, and comfort of buildings. The Tennessee program funds audits […]
The primary objective of THL is to coordinate health care services for TennCare members with the highest behavioral health needs. Through better coordinated behavioral and physical health services, THL is meant to produce improved member outcomes, greater provider accountability and flexibility when it comes to the delivery of appropriate care for each individual, and improved […]
Specialized Treatment Foster Homes are an alternative to residential settings, serving youth who need specialized care due to trauma, behavioral needs, and/or medical needs. These foster homes are led by parents with specific therapeutic and medical skills who are part of the clinical treatment team for youth who may otherwise need residential treatment facilities.
Assessment Treatment Homes provide safe and stable transitional housing for children entering state custody who have complex psychiatric and behavioral needs. Specialized evaluations and testing help determine long term placement options.
Enables young people to explore career options while growing personally and professionally. Participants must be ages 14-24 and priority is given to low-income youths and those in foster care. A grant to participating employers covers the cost of wages or wage reimbursement and youths can earn up to $4,000 through the program and may have […]
The IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant is a competitive grant program designed to support communities in reducing congestion, increasing ridership, promoting economic development, and benefits to safety by providing state funding to transit-related projects. Eligible projects include those related to capital enhancements, infrastructure, facilities, and technology.
The Yellow DOT program is designed to supply first responders with an individual’s medical information in the event of a vehicle crash or other emergency. Participants indicate the presence of key medical information inside the vehicle with a yellow bumper sticker, allowing first responders to provide faster, more appropriate care. Any person who has a […]
PCMH is a comprehensive care delivery model designed to improve the quality of primary care services for TennCare members, the capabilities of and practice standards of primary care providers, and the overall value of health care delivered to the TennCare population. Tennessee has built on existing PCMH efforts by providers and payers in the state […]
The Healthy Built Environment Grants program funds the construction or planning projects that promote the physical, mental, and social health of communities, drawing on evidence-based strategies related to access to physical activity opportunities and access to healthy foods. Projects include the establishment of walking tracks, playgrounds, sports facilities, greenways, and parks, all which are available […]
Provides support to children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and are in state custody. Support can include direct care services, support for foster families, and home and community-based services for children with complex needs. Direct care includes short-term placement in community homes for children with high medical needs currently awaiting placement while receiving care […]
A healthcare reimbursement account (HRA) for children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and are in state custody. An Independent Support Coordinator assists families with utilizing the benefit and understanding eligible expenses.
Health Starts aims to address members’ non-medical risk factors such as food insecurity, transportation, social supports and others. Through collaboration with the Managed Care Organizations and TennCare providers (including primary care, behavioral health, LTSS, BESMART, and others), program initiatives better screen, identify, and refer for non-medical risk factors. The program draws on evidence around the […]
TennCare is the state of Tennessee’s managed Medicaid program. The program is a partnership between the state and federal government. TennCare contracts with statewide managed care organizations to provide healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents or caretakers of a minor child, children, and individuals who are elderly or have a disability. To get Medicaid, […]
The Veterans Advocacy Program advocates for the rights, benefits, and well-being of veterans through a multifaceted approach. That includes disability and compensation claims advocacy and assistance, guidance and representation in the appeals process, and community engagement and partnerships to increase the awareness and accessibility of services. The program also provides regular training for local service […]
The Driver’s License Issuance program is responsible for issuing of driver licenses to ensure that drivers meet the minimum requirements of safe driving in Tennessee.
Driver Financial Responsibility coordinates the cancellation, revocation, and suspension actions against driving privileges resulting from crashes, moving violations, weapons violations, child support violations, and failures to appear in court. The program is also responsible for the reinstatement of driving privileges.
Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES is for people of all ages who have an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). It provides a range of supports and services to help the person with I/DD become as independent as possible including support to explore the possibility of working. It also includes support to be involved in […]
Population Health is the state of Tennessee’s care coordination effort to support TennCare Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) populations. The program contracts with statewide managed care organizations to improve healthcare outcomes such as increasing child vaccinations, reducing preterm births, and enhancing behavioral health services for adults with substance use disorder. To advance those […]
Motorcycling can be a thrilling and challenging experience, but the safe operation of a motorcycle requires practiced skill and knowledge. The Motorcycle Rider Education program provides rider education and training courses, including two intensive courses – one for beginners and the other for more experienced riders. Courses cover universal motorcycle helmet laws, which are evidence-based. […]
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. The program uses evidence-based approaches including primary care, preventive care visits, and vision screening. EPSDT is key to ensuring that children and adolescents receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental […]
Episodes of Care is a state-wide value-based payment program incentivizing high-quality, cost-effective care for specific acute or specialized services over a specific time period, which is called an “episode”. The program includes 48 episodes. The program assigns a single principal accountable provider who has the most impact on the overall cost and quality of a […]
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security provides grant funds to law enforcement agencies to support the deployment of school resource officers in every K-12 public and charter school in Tennessee. This is part of Tennessee’s effort to promote school safety.
The Behavioral Highway Safety Grant Program within the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) provides grant funding to implement statewide programs addressing occupant protection, impaired driving, speed enforcement, pedestrian and bicycle safety, crash data collection and analysis, and other initiatives relating to the human behavioral aspects of highway safety. The goal is to change driver behavior […]
FEPI/On Track TN is designed to provide early intervention services for youth and young adults ages 15 to 30 who have experienced first-episode psychosis. This comprehensive intervention model is a team of mental health professionals and support services, focusing on helping people work toward recovery and meeting personal goals. The program includes the following components: individual and […]
Individual Placement & Support (IPS) supported employment program is a community-based program that helps individuals with a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder work in competitive and integrated jobs of their choosing. IPS also promotes supported education goals (e.g., getting a GED, enrolling in postsecondary classes, etc.).
Juvenile Justice Diversion Program is a grant program that provides six providers across Tennessee with funding for community-based behavioral health services to justice-involved youth. This program utilizes evidence-based strategies such as motivational interviewing, aggression replacement training, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Mobile Crisis Services is a 24/7/365 response team for those who are experiencing a mental health emergency. Services may be accessed by calling 988 the suicide and crisis lifeline. Services may include telephone services provided by trained crisis specialists, face-to-face or telehealth crisis assessment, referral for additional services & treatment, stabilization of symptoms, and follow-up […]
Project Rural Recovery provides mobile, integrated primary, mental health, and substance abuse services to rural Tennesseans of all ages regardless of ability to pay. This program uses several evidence-based strategies including, Behavioral Health Integration (BHI), Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Individual Placement and […]
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress such as: thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried […]
Family Support and Advocacy program provides comprehensive family advocacy, outreach, support, and referral service for families of children with Serious Emotional Disturbances and professionals who work with these children. The program promotes the provision of services to youth with emotional disturbance and their families based on system of care principals, including evidence-based strategies such as […]
The Emerging Adult Services program is a strengths-based program to support young adults, ages 18-25, who have a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), mental illness or a co-occurring disorder, as they transition to adulthood. Available services include quality, affordable and safe supportive housing with individualized support services for young adults who have been either in foster […]
Mental Health 101 provides mental health information with a focus on youth suicide prevention and resources to middle school and high school students statewide. This program includes evidence-based practices like gatekeeper training.
Youth Respite provides services to families of children identified as seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) or dually diagnosed as SED and Autism Spectrum Disorder who are two through fifteen (2-15) years of age. Respite consultants provide short-term respite, and work with the family to identify long-range respite resources. An Individualized Family Respite Plan (IFRP) is developed […]
TN Certified Pre-Apprenticeships allow employers, educators, communities, associations, and organizations to develop and implement quality training programs, which help prepare individuals to enter into Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Certified Pre-Apprenticeships are primarily operated through K-12, post-secondary, and adult education providers. They could involve an educational component with aligned credential opportunities and/or work-based experiences which could articulate […]
The American Job Center Network is designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers in one physical or virtual location. The AJCs offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings, and similar employment-related services. Programs and services are provided to a wide range of individuals, such as youth, unemployed individuals, senior adults, veterans, […]
The Unemployment Insurance program provides weekly unemployment insurance payments for workers who experience disruptions in work and meet the eligibility requirement of the program.
The Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Services Program (ASUDSP) provides for the treatment of adolescents, 13–17 years old, with a primary alcohol or other drug abuse or dependency diagnosis or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric diagnosis. Services are provided on an as-needed basis and as applicable for each individual who meets the eligibility and income requirements […]
The federal Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program provides individualized employment and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment and helps employers fill their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans. This program is implemented in American Job Centers.
On-the-Job/Incumbent Worker/Customized Skills Training Services provides, among other services, training for employees when employers need to recruit a large number of workers to stand up or expand operations within Tennessee. In doing so, this program helps support the state’s economic development recruitment strategy. It is administered by TDLWD and implemented through local workforce development areas/boards […]
Youth Services focus on assisting out-of-school youth and in-school youth, ages 14-24 and with one or more barriers to employment, to prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities. The program is administered by TDLWD through local workforce development areas/boards and organizations.
The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I program is administered by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development and implemented through local workforce development areas/boards, organizations, and the American Job Center Network. The program is intended to support and provide job training and a range of related employment, education, and training […]
The WIOA Title III, Wagner-Peyser program seeks to improve the functioning of our state’s labor market by providing employment services to job seekers and employers through a network of American Job Centers, including training referrals, career counseling and job listings.
WIOA Dislocated Worker Services help workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment after employment separation. When individuals become dislocated because of job loss, mass layoffs, global trade dynamics, or transitions in economic sectors, the program provides services to assist them in re-entering the workforce. The program includes Rapid […]
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) prepare students with disabilities to achieve their employment and postsecondary education goals after high school. Services include counseling in postsecondary education, career exploration, self-advocacy, workplace readiness, and work-based learning.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides administrative and operational payments to eligible agencies for serving meals to low-income children. The SFSP is a partnership between the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and community-based organizations to provide free meals to children in their communities throughout the summer. Eligible […]
The Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP) is a statewide program designed to increase access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology devices and services. Through funding assistance, device demonstration, device loan and device reutilization, TTAP and a network of assistive technology centers help people with disabilities and their families find and get the tools that they […]
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Program (E&T) helps eligible participants achieve their vocational goals and increase self-sufficiency through funded education, skills training, and supportive services. These services include SNAP E&T components that are offered to participants to provide them a direct link to employment. Tennessee currently offers Adult Education, Job Search […]
The Apprenticeship TN program supports employers in developing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and creates greater awareness of apprenticeship opportunities for employers and workers across Tennessee. RAPs are an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutritional assistance initiative administered at the state level. SNAP funding provides SNAP Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), Informational Activities to Low-Income Households (SNAP Outreach), Disaster SNAP, SNAP Employment and Training (individual section), and Online Purchasing programs.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program that provides reimbursement for eligible meals that are served to participants who meet age and income requirements.
Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Community Grants—administered by the Tennessee Council for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing (TCDDBHH)—enable the provision of culturally appropriate services and direct support to Tennesseans who experience hearing loss and their families. Services include pro bono American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services, educational workshops and training, and support […]
GEAR UP Tennessee provides direct services to middle and high school students encouraging their postsecondary enrollment by impacting academic performance, high school graduation, and families’ awareness of postsecondary options, process, and financial aid.
The Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) establishes regional partnerships between Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs), community colleges, industry, economic development/workforce agencies, and K-12 to identify and address “skills gaps” in local workforce pools. The GIVE program facilitates the alignment of local workforce and education partners through a competitive grant process.
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program is designed to encourage academically superior Tennessee high school graduates to attend college in Tennessee by awarding successful applicants scholarship funds.
The Supporting Postsecondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) initiative engages local constituencies and education stakeholders in eligible communities with the goal of increasing access to postsecondary through infrastructure improvements, increased local access to higher education, and resources to expand career & technical education (CTE) dual enrollment opportunities.
The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) HOPE program aims to recognize and promote academic achievement in high school through scholarship to retain the state’s “best and brightest” students in Tennessee colleges and universities. The HOPE supplements, the General Assembly Merit Scholarship and Aspire recognize very high achieving and low-income students eligible for HOPE, respectively.
The Tennessee Student Assistance Award Program (TSAA) provides grants to low-income undergraduate students who are residents of Tennessee. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment, at least half time, at a public or an eligible non-public postsecondary institution in Tennessee.
The Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills grant (W-N) and TCAT Reconnect grant provide grants to individuals attending a Tennessee College of Applied Technology. W-N is a flat grant amount for students pursuing a certificate or diploma program. TCAT Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship for students pursuing a certificate or diploma.
Recruitment efforts for the Tennessee State Government play a vital role in ensuring that agencies are equipped with a capable and qualified workforce to effectively serve the people of Tennessee. The state’s talent acquisition strategy is structured around six key focus areas: • Workforce Planning – Aligning staffing needs with long-term organizational goals. • Talent […]
Several financial aid programs are made available to Tennesseans funded by the Tennessee Education Lottery. The HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant, STEP UP program, and Helping Heroes fund provide financial assistance to promote access to higher education. These scholarships serve foster youth eligible for the HOPE scholarship, students with intellectual disabilities, and student veterans, respectively.
Advise TN is a college advising program placing a full-time equivalent employee in a high-need high school who provides college advising services to high school juniors and seniors.
The Dual Enrollment Grant and Middle College scholarships provide financial assistance to reduce the cost to participate in college-level coursework while in high school. The Dual Enrollment Grant is funded on a per course basis. The Middle College scholarship is a grant to offset the cost to participate full-time in an associate degree program while […]
The Ayers Foundation Trust and tnAchieves provide college coaching services to Tennessee Promise students with a focus on increasing the share of students who persist and complete a higher education credential. Coaches provide encouragement, connect students with critical resources, and proactively ensure that students are taking the correct steps toward graduation. Both organizations also provide […]
Tennessee Promise isa scholarship program focused on increasing the number of eligible Tennessee students that seamlessly enroll in college. The Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees not covered by gift aid (e.g., Pell grant, TSAA, or HOPE Scholarship).
In partnership with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the state’s 13 community colleges, tnAchieves administers two summer programs, Summer Bridge Program and Summer Institute, to increase the likelihood of a student matriculating seamlessly to college and being successful.
The School Based Dental Prevention Program (SBDPP) is a statewide program targeting children in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth in Title I eligible schools. The program offers preventive services that include, but not limited to, oral health education, oral health screenings, referrals for care, immediate need follow-up, dental sealants, and fluoride applications to children in the […]
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides screening, counseling, and supplemental foods to low-income pregnant and postpartum breastfeeding women and supplemental foods to infants and children at risk due to inadequate nutrition. Through promotion and modification of food practices, this program seeks to minimize the risk of complications to mothers […]
Faith-Based and Community Engagement provides enhanced patient-centered engagement, assistance with navigating complex systems, and care coordination of medical and social service needs for minority, rural and vulnerable populations. It does this through outreach workers who attend community events and work with community health partners to connect individuals to services through referrals to community providers and […]
The HIV Program covers prevention, care, and surveillance services. It is designed to lower HIV infection, illness, and death rates for at-risk Tennesseans. Prevention includes condom distribution, PrEP (Pre-Exposure prophylaxis) counseling and care, and education around safe practices. Care involves providing HIV medication and provider visits. Surveillance monitors the ongoing state of HIV in Tennessee.
The Maternal Mortality Review Program identifies and addresses the factors contributing to poor pregnancy outcomes and facilitates state system changes to improve the health of women before, during, and after pregnancy. In particular, all deaths occurring during pregnancy or within a year of pregnancy are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team to identify contributing factors and […]
The Perinatal Regionalization System is a statewide infrastructure that supports an appropriate, accessible high-risk perinatal and neonatal health care system that meets the needs of high-risk infants and child-bearing aged women in Tennessee. This system includes 24-hour telephone consultation with physicians and nurses, professional education within the region, transportation of high-risk pregnant women and infants […]
The Hemophilia program assists individuals suffering from hemophilia and other genetic bleeding disorders. The program provides financial assistance to participants in the form of reimbursements to health care providers. It also contracts with four hemophilia treatment centers to provide professional and clinical services to patients.
The Renal Health program assists individuals suffering from End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or who are at risk of developing ESRD. The program provides financial assistance to participants in the form of reimbursements to health care providers. It partners with dialysis centers to provide professional and clinical services to patients.
The Waterborne and Zoonotic Diseases Program is responsible for tracking and responding to illnesses from animals and water. It does this by collaborating closely with local health departments, heath care providers and laboratories to collect information on any illnesses and investigate outbreaks. It also conducts prevention activities through outreach for individuals who own private wells. […]
The Clinical Dental Services program provides oral health education, emergency and basic dental services to adults and children in health department settings. By providing these services, this program seeks to improve the oral health and ultimately the overall health of Tennesseans.
The Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) program is an integrated model of care coordination provided through local health departments. The program serves children and youth with special health care needs, pregnant and postpartum women, children under 21, and families. It provides enhanced patient-centered engagement, assistance with navigating complex systems, and care coordination of […]
The Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program works to prevent STIs in the state of Tennessee. It monitors trends in STIs, ensures patients with STIs receive treatment, and conducts investigations to prevent and slow the spread of STIs. It works with community partners to coordinate prevention activities. The program uses evidence-based approaches including expedited partner therapy […]
The Tuberculosis Elimination Program provides surveillance, oversight of case management activities and contact investigations, training and education, procurement of anti-tuberculosis medications, and fiscal oversight to health departments throughout the state of Tennessee. Program staff work collaboratively with regional and local health department TB staff to ensure screening, testing, and treatment of individuals with suspected or […]
The Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program (VPDIP) works to reduce and eliminate the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting children, adolescents, and adults by raising the immunization coverage rates of Tennessee citizens. VPDIP operates federally-funded vaccine programs, supports providers with voluntary immunization data, and prepares to support communities in the case of disease outbreak.
The Viral Hepatitis Program oversees hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevention, surveillance, linkage to care, and provides clinical support to health departments throughout the state. It includes Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) HCV Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) that builds treatment capacity for adults and children living with hepatitis C. TDH HCV Project ECHO […]
Children’s Special Services (CSS) is the State Title V Program for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). CSS provides access to comprehensive medical care for children with physical disabilities from birth to 21 years of age. One of the primary goals of the program is to increase the number of children who […]
Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP) protects people who live, work, play, and study in Tennessee from harmful chemicals and pollutants. EEP conducts health risk assessments in all 95 counties to make sure harmful chemicals—including at spills, dumps, and waste sites—are properly cleaned up to protect people. EEP leads public education efforts through public meetings, fact sheets, […]
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) within TDH’s Overdose Response Coordination Office is a CDC-funded grant program that supports Tennessee jurisdictions in implementing drug overdose prevention activities, in collecting accurate, comprehensive, and timely data on nonfatal and fatal overdoses, and in using those data to enhance programmatic and surveillance efforts. The program focuses on understanding and […]
Reproductive and Women’s Health promotes the health and well-being of women. Strategies to decrease unplanned and mistimed pregnancies and make sure women get high-quality health care before, during, and after pregnancy and throughout their lifetimes, can help reduce serious health problems and deaths. We use evidence-based strategies such as breast cancer screening, long-acting reversible contraception access, […]
The Injury Prevention and Detection program implements evidence-based interventions to reduce accidental injuries and death within the state. Unintentional injury is the number one cause of death for Tennesseans ages 1-44. The program works to reduce adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle crashes, and suicide through education and training, technical assistance, and […]
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) provides services and resources to special needs children and their families. Services and resources are comprehensive, culturally sensitive, evidence-based and family-centered and are based on the individualized and specific child and family needs. CYSHCN services include the Children’s Special Services Program, Community Health Access and Navigation […]
Diabetes Prevention and Management Programs make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in affordable, high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. Through the program, partner organizations deliver CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs as well as diabetes self-management programs that help patients and families […]
This program helps incarcerated individuals prepare for successful reintegration into the community and provides community corrections program supports such as providing a broader range of options outside of incarceration or offering direct services to meet the basic needs of the justice-involved individual. This minimizes the risk of these individuals re-entering the justice system as well […]
The Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Program (TUPCP) administers, promotes, and evaluates programs and initiatives that prevent initiation and support tobacco cessation across the state. Public and private sector organizations partner to implement programs including community and youth engagement, policy development, the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, and the prenatal smoking cessation program. All programs are free […]
The purpose of this program is to encourage process improvements in the field of criminal investigations, to enhance the effectiveness of enforcement activities, and to create new and innovative approaches to criminal investigations. Projects funded under the program include, but are not limited to, creating new multi-jurisdictional task forces for investigation, advances in crime analysis, […]
Victims Services provides funding to support foundational services for victims of crime, including safe housing, crisis hotlines, forensic exams, victim advocacy, therapeutic services, legal assistance, and more. Program funding also providing opportunities for innovative, systems-level projects that focus on coordination between multiple agencies and levels of government, like Family Justice Centers, Sexual Assault Response Teams, […]
AmeriCorps is a National Service program that provides an opportunity for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more. Subrecipients (local non-profit organizations receiving funding) engage AmeriCorps members in service […]
Work-based learning (WBL) is a proactive approach to bridging the gap between high school and high-demand, high-skill careers in Tennessee. Students build on classroom-based instruction to develop employability skills that prepare them for success in postsecondary education and future careers. Through experiences like internships, apprenticeships, and paid work experience, juniors, and seniors (16 years or […]
Summer Learning Camps serve students in all districts across the state in rising K – grade 9, focusing on supporting students defined as priority status. Students receive an additional 4 – 6 weeks of instruction and intervention using grade-level materials in small groups to catch them up prior to the start of the new school […]
TN Accelerating Literacy and Learning Corps (TN ALL Corps) was launched to address learning gaps and accelerate student achievement across the state of Tennessee. TN ALL Corps is a grant opportunity to empower school districts across the state to implement or strengthen robust tutoring programs for students. Using a research-based model, each participating district has […]
The Education Savings Account (ESA) Program allows eligible K-12 students in certain zoned districts to use state and local money to attend an approved nonpublic school and pay for educational expenses such as tuition, uniforms, textbooks, technology, tutoring, and summer programs.
The Free and Reduced-Price Meals program provides students who qualify, based on family income or specific program eligibility, with free or reduced-price breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks. The program is implemented by school districts, who receive reimbursement via federal funding.
PK-12 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Advising ensures that every student has access to high-quality career awareness, exploration, and advising by providing clear expectations for districts and schools, research-based resources (including career assessments and curriculum), implementation supports, and high-quality professional development to support school staff in using resources and analyzing data to support student decision-making. College […]
The AP Access for All program offers virtual AP courses to all public high school students across the state. The program also supports AP training and professional development for high school teachers.
The Computer Science Program ensures that all public elementary, middle, and high school students have access to computer science (CS) coursework and resources and provides teachers with a no-cost route to earn a computer science additional endorsement and offers teachers and schools incentives to participate in high quality professional development in CS. An important component […]
Grow Your Own (GYO) programs are partnerships between local school districts and educator preparation providers that offer students innovative, cost-effective pathways toward a teaching credential, while earning a wage and local employment in a teaching position. These programs aim to address local teacher shortages and create a stronger educator talent pipeline. Programs are designed to […]
The Individualized Education Account (IEA) Program is a school choice program for eligible students with qualifying disabilities. The IEA Program provides parents, guardians, and qualified students options for choosing the educational opportunities that best meet the individual student’s unique needs through access to public education funds.
Tennessee Family Resource Centers (FRCs) serve as a resource and support hub within school districts. FRCs help connect families to resources in the community and ensure students have the supports they need to come to school ready to learn. In particular, FRCs help families learn to resolve problems through the collaborative efforts of many disciplines […]
The Increasing Instructional Access for Students with Disabilities project increases instructional access and quality for students with significant cognitive disabilities and reduces participation in the alternate assessment. Teaching All Students (TAS), a state personnel development grant, is one of the pivotal components. TAS engages high school teams composed of a school administrator, district special education director, […]
Innovative School Models (ISM) is a way to eliminate structural barriers that exist between high school, workforce, and postsecondary systems. They allow students the ability to seamlessly make connections ensuring that all students graduate high school prepared to successfully complete a postsecondary credential or attain high-quality employment. ISM empowers schools to transform the traditional high […]
The Seating and Positioning Clinics— located in Greeneville, Nashville, and Arlington— serve children and adults with seating and positioning needs by creating custom therapeutic equipment and modifying existing seating systems. At the clinics, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and equipment fabricators work closely with individuals to support them in a safe and comfortable way, promoting optimal […]
The Katie Beckett Program provides supports and services for children with disabilities and complex medical needs under age 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid due to their parents’ income or assets. Part B is for children in Tennessee who have disabilities and complex medical needs who live at home and do not qualify for […]
Tennessee Believes provides grants to higher education institutions to increase the number of inclusive programs that serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants are awarded to two- or four-year colleges and universities in the state that are committed to launching new programs or enhancing existing programs. These grants are intended to support the strategic […]
The Family Support Program offers individuals with severe disabilities and their families who do not receive any other comprehensive services the opportunity to remain together and to choose supports that increase their quality of life and well-being, regardless of age and income. The program is used for a wide range of costs and services related […]
The Tennessee START Assessment & Stabilization Teams (TN START) is a statewide mental health service for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex behavioral or mental health needs (MH-IDD). The START model is a comprehensive model of service supports for community-based crisis prevention and intervention that optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for […]
Enabling Technology is a person-centered approach that provides access to equipment and/or methodologies that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities increase their independence, achieve personal development, and enhance their self-determination in their homes, communities, and/or workplaces. The Enabling Technology Program is available to any person enrolled in the 1915(c) waivers, Employment and Community First […]
Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence (MAPs) is a program that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn new skills, become employed, live independently, learn about their neighborhoods, and find hobbies that interest them. The services in this program help people identify community interests and resources, build a Virtual Community Resource Map, establish meaningful community […]
Adult Basic Education classrooms are equipped with certified teachers, tutors, and technology, including software to assess grade level and subject proficiency, as well as other software designed to assist students in preparing for testing. Offenders entering TDOC custody without a verifiable diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) are required to enter ABE. Offenders who are […]
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive treatment for troubled youth delivered in multiple settings. This program aims to promote pro-social behavior and reduce criminal activity, mental health symptomology, out-of-home placements, and illicit substance use in 12- to 17-year-old youth. Specifically, the aim is to eliminate or significantly reduce the frequency and severity of the youth’s […]
The Education & Outreach programs support strategies to reduce fire loss in communities throughout the state. Using data analysis of fire reports, targeted fire prevention programs, such as “Get Alarmed, TN,” Fire Loss Consultants and Close the Door have been developed and delivered. Additional programs support community risk reduction efforts at the local level to […]
The Insurance Education and Outreach programs provide materials to the public that cover an array of insurance and insurance related issues, disaster assistance, and referrals to special programs. These materials include printed brochures, informational calendars, and internet resources like web articles, newsletters, and presentations, and also in-person visits to meet with Tennessee citizens.
The Tennessee Securities Education and Outreach programs promote financial literacy and fraud education by providing Tennesseans with practical, adaptable, and current financial education to help investors not only evaluate investment opportunities, but also avoid becoming victims of fraud.
Child Programs: Permanency Services supports the timely achievement of permanency for children in foster care by safely returning children to their families or building other permanent relationships. This program is dependent upon ensuring an adequate pool of well-supported and well-trained, quality foster homes and an adequate pool of quality residential treatment centers sufficient to meet […]
Child Programs: Independent Living implements the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to include Extension of Foster Care Services for youth aged 14 and older transitioning out of foster care at age 18. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based intervention used in this program.
Juvenile Court Prevention Grants are provided annually to twenty-seven (27) grantee to provide prevention services for youth in danger of coming into state custody due to delinquent behavior. Program areas include intensive probation, intensive aftercare, alternative school programs, and truancy prevention.
Justice-involved youth can be placed into state’s custody for an indeterminate and determinate amount of time to receive rehabilitative services. This includes case management, medical, dental, mental health and educational services. Placement is located based upon treatment needs and level of risk youth pose to the community.
The non-custodial juvenile justice program serves youth who are on probation, intensive probation, diversion or have been released from state custody and are on aftercare. These youth are at imminent risk of coming into or recommitting to state custody, due to delinquent behavior. One evidence-based intervention for these case types is Multisystemic Therapy (MST).
Intercept is an integrated, intensive in-home parenting skills program used to safely prevent children from entering custody or to reunify them with family as quickly as possible if a period of out of home care is necessary. Intercept provides intensive in-home services to children and youth (ages 0-18) at risk of entry or re-entry into […]
Tennessee Safe Baby Courts use a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to dependency and neglect cases with the needs of the youngest children (ages 0-3 and their siblings) as the touchstones for decisions in a case. Anchored by the Juvenile Court judge or magistrate, each court team works together to address barriers to permanency and to meet […]
Wilder Youth Development Center in Somerville, TN, is a secure, residential 24-hour facility for male youth who have been adjudicated delinquent for serious felony offenses, with the goal to improve behavior and independence for a successful return to the community. Comprehensive services are provided via case management in the following areas: education, recreation, medical health, […]
The Absconder Unit is a team of investigators who continuously work with local and state law enforcement agencies to locate missing children/youth who have ran or absconded from DCS custody or supervision. The investigators spend most of their time in the communities looking for youth by responding to leads, making home/school visits, participating in surveillance […]
The Child Health division of DCS works to ensure that the health care needs of the children served by DCS are met through a variety of efforts: 1) Child Health Nurse Consultants monitor and support custodial children, and connect families to health related resources; 2) Safety Nurses provide technical assistance to CPS investigators; 3) The […]
The Forest Protection Program works to minimize damage to forest resources and personal property while giving priority to firefighter and public safety. The program prevents and suppresses wildfires, promotes hazard reduction activities, implements beneficial prescribed fire, and supports wildland fire training for volunteer fire departments and other wildland firefighters. The program also includes presentations for […]
FFA engages middle and high school students enrolled in agricultural education courses, preparing them for careers in agriculture, natural resources, and related industries. The program emphasizes leadership development, personal growth, and career readiness through classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), and participation in FFA competitions, conferences, and community service projects. By equipping students with technical […]
