A legislative committee set up to examine how to improve the Wilder Youth Development Center in west Tennessee met for the last time this week. It was created after a recent report detailed physical and sexual abuse at the youth detention facility in Somerville, outside Memphis. The list the following recommendations: Build a […]
Watchdog group concerned about deaths of Tennessee children in homes known to state caseworkers
Abuse that happens within a home where prior problems were documented draws special attention from the Second Look Commission.
Gov. Lee previews budget priorities, including support for toll lanes and the Department of Children’s Services
The governor fielded questions from reporters as state budget season approaches.
Haslam: DCS Followed Legal Advice
Governor Bill Haslam continues to defend the Department of Children’s Services for its refusal to release certain case files last year. The agency is now under a court order to hand over the information.
“Brian A” Child Welfare Reforms Slowed by Computer Glitches
A new report shows efforts to improve the way Tennessee takes care of children in state custody have slowed down.
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