Governor Phil Bredesen began a series of ceremonial signings today for a bill that will give seniors and the disabled more options for care other than a nursing home.
Kids Count report shows increased child poverty
The number of children in poverty in Tennessee increased more than twice as fast as the national average according to the Kids Count Data Book released today. Kids Count ranks the welfare of children and teens in each state using Census Bureau statistics.
Committee examines Department of Children’s Services
A state legislative panel grilled officials from the Department of Children’s Services yesterday about its abilities to screen foster children and their host families.
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