Since the coronavirus closed Tennessee schools and many day cares, Tennessee’s child abuse hotline has seen a significant decrease in calls. For children’s services leadership, that’s troubling.
Opioid Crisis Strains DCS Budget With More Foster Kids
Listen The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services has asked Gov. Bill Lee to increase its funding to continue its work with kids in foster care. The department said it needs $78 million more to successfully serve an increase in children in the foster system.
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