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Their mission is to bring the love of God and hope in Christ to special-needs families through support, encouragement, inspiration, and community. Rising Above Ministries is a 501c3 organization & any donation made is 100% tax deductible.

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Rising Above believes every life is wonderfully made, and that God creates everyone with a plan and a purpose to glorify Him. Our mission is to bring the love of God and hope in Christ to special-needs families through support, encouragement, inspiration, and community.

The Tim Tebow Foundation has chosen nine ministries to partner with to help churches follow-up with attendees after the Night to Shine Prom. These ministries are called "Shine On" contributors. If you host a Night to Shine prom and would like resources to help your church reach individuals and families with special needs, contact us! ﻿

Common Man, Extraordinary Call

The Impactful Book co-written by Rising Above Founders, Jeff and Becky Davidson. Watch this video to see behind the scenes of how this powerful book came to be.

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The Tim Tebow Foundation has chosen nine ministries to partner with to help churches follow-up with attendees after the Night to Shine Prom. These ministries are called "Shine On" contributors. If you host a Night to Shine prom and would like resources to help your church reach individuals and families with special needs, contact us!

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A center that is determined to serve children who are victims of drug endangerment, physical and sexual abuse through prevention, education and intervention.

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At The Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center (UCCAC), our mission is to serve children who are victims of drug endangerment, physical and sexual abuse through prevention, education and intervention.

We serve the seven counties of the 13th Judicial District: Clay County, Cumberland County, DeKalb County, Overton County, Pickett County, Putnam County and White County. The UCCAC serves the largest district in the entire state of Tennessee.

A member of the National Children's Alliance, UCCAC has served more than 10,000 child abuse survivors since opening our doors in 2004, and we also provide services to these children's non-offending caregivers.

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About - Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center

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At The Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center (UCCAC), our mission is to serve children who are victims of drug endangerment, physical and sexual abuse through prevention, education and intervention. We serve the seven counties of the 13th Judicial District: Clay County, Cumberland County, DeKalb County, Overton County, Pickett County, Putnam County and White County.

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The purpose of this Agency is to improve the quality of life throughout the region. They connect and provide individuals, families, and businesses with the resources they need.

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Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency At the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, we strive to improve the quality of life through out the region. Through our diverse array of services, we connect and provide individuals, families, and businesses with resources they need. Our services reach

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Abortion Access Cookeville | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

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AAC is fighting for abortion rights in Cookeville & the Upper Cumberland.

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This website includes many resources for families who are having trouble paying there bills.

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A website with a variety resources for families in the Upper Cumberland area.

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Get the details. Click "Details" next to a result to see more information, find links to an organization's website, or download your information in a PDF file.
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HipCookeville.com - Upper Cumberland Assistance & Resources

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A medical clinic providing cost-free, confidential services. The clinic offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI/STD testing and treatment, peer counseling, and practical assistance.

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Facing an unexpected pregnancy can seem overwhelming. It can feel like you don't have any options. At the Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic we want you to know that you do have options and we are here to serve you.

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Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic - Cookeville, TN - Home

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Facing an unexpected pregnancy can seem overwhelming. It can feel like you don't have any options. At the Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic we want you to know that you do have options and we are here to serve you.

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We are a 501c3 non-profit organization, based in Cookeville, TN that delivers meals to local children which otherwise would not have food during seasonal school breaks. FTTR partners with local businesses, volunteers, and delivery persons to assist in distributing meals to children enrolled in our program. We currently serve the Putnam County, Tennessee area. To learn more about our organization, please visit our 'About Us' page.

According to recent studies, one in five children in Middle Tennessee does not know from where the next meal will come. There is a significant food insecurity issue in the Putnam County community. The goal of FTTR is to ensure that time away from school does not cause our local children to go hungry. Please visit our 'Get Involved' page to see how you can help us continue feeding hope to the children that need it most! Or Click on VOLUNTEER to help with our next distribution!

Your donation will help us be able to deliver food to children and their family during the 2022 school breaks!

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Want more info on child sponsorship? Click here

Please consider sponsoring a child today!

NEED SERVICE?

If you have a child or know child that you believe would benefit from our services, you may click the APPLY button to fill out an application for service.

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Our services are strictly for families who feel they qualify for our meal delivery program. To apply the follow criteria MUST be met:

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-Under the age of 18

-Over the age of 1

-A food insecure household

-Home address in Putnam County, TN

-No unrestrained aggressive animals on the property.

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If you are accepted to the program, you must confirm your address before each delivery time. Delivery varies with each break, but normally the Thursday before the break.

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Food to the Rescue Putnam County TN Cookeville Baxter Algood Monterey

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We are a 501c3 non-profit organization, based in Cookeville, TN that delivers meals to local children which otherwise would not have food during seasonal school breaks. FTTR partners with local businesses, volunteers, and delivery persons to assist in distributing meals to children enrolled in our program. We currently serve the Putnam County, Tennessee area.

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A home for struggling children.

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Mustard Seed Ranch (MSR) is a community-supported, interdenominational Christian ministry designed to take children out of unsafe environments and into loving, nurturing homes. Out of the social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual support each child receives, seeds of hope begin to take root.

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The Family Center offers a range of evidence or research-based (or informed) programs that help break cycles of trauma in families.

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Resources in Our Community & Beyond - The Family Center

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Information about school readiness & child development to resources for food and shelter. We can all benefit from knowing what’s available in our community.

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KidCentral TN is a one-stop shop for Tennessee families to raise healthy and happy kids. Find parenting tips, track child milestones and access TN state resources.

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KidCentral TN is a one-stop shop for Tennessee families to raise healthy and happy kids. Find parenting tips, track child milestones and access TN state resources.

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A website that is determined to find families curated resources by prompting them to take a short survey.

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Websites
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder ("Pathfinder") helps people with disabilities, their families, educators, and other professionals find and access resources, support, and services available to meet their needs, We assist individuals of all ages, types of disabilities, and languages spoken.
Click here for a guide on how to use Tennessee Disability Pathfinder. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is a national and international leader in the development, implementation, and dissemination of precision care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
TennesseeWorks Rise to Work Blog
This blog shares information on employment-related topics for family members of individuals with disabilities
The Arc Center for Future Planning
The Center for Future Planning aims to support and encourage adults with I/DD and their families to plan for the future.

PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
Understood
Understood is a non-profit dedicated to providing resources, support, and community to families of kids who learn and think differently.

Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

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Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Tennessee Disability Pathfinder ("Pathfinder") helps people with disabilities, their families, educators, and other professionals find and access resources, support, and services available to meet their needs, We assist individuals of all ages, types of disabilities, and languages spoken. Click here for a guide on how to use Tennessee Disability Pathfinder.

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Family Support is a state funded grant that provides financial assistance for families who have a family member with a disability.

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The Arc Davidson County and Greater Nashville

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Family Support

Family Support is a state funded grant that provides financial assistance for families who have a family member with a disability.

The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville administers the Family Support grant for Davidson & Wilson Counties.

The Arc's Family Support Program serves approximately 650 individuals with disabilities in Davidson & Wilson Counties. The participants represent all socio-economic backgrounds and types of permanent disability. Currently there are over 500 people on the waiting list for Family Support. Yet it is estimated that the people on the waiting list are only a small percentage of the true population of persons with disabilities in Davidson County.

Family Support assistance varies between $500-$1,000 which is determined by funding and availability. Assistance is provided to residents in the Davidson County area that meet specific criteria. This amount is determined by The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville's local council. The money may be used for anything the family needs to improve their quality of life. Such expenses might include specialized equipment, medical supplies, respite care, or transportation. Additionally, there is some funding for emergency situations for families on the waiting list. By vote of the local council, the emergency funding is earmarked for emergencies only (which is determined by need and availability of funds.)

Many of the participants in Family Support are dependent on Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) for the bulk of their income, and often the Family Support grant means the difference between being able to buy medicine or put food on the table or having to do without.

In addition to the dollars committed by the State of Tennessee to our Family Support Program, we also administer Community Enhancement Funds provided by the Mayor's Office Metro Davidson County. In general terms, these dollars are also available to persons with a permanent disability, although there may be slight differences in the manner in which the funds are allocated.

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Family Support - The Arc Davidson County and Greater Nashville

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Family Support is a state funded grant that provides financial assistance for families who have a family member with a disability. The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville administers the Family Support grant for Davidson & Wilson Counties. The Arc's Family Support Program serves approximately 650 individuals with disabilities in Davidson & Wilson Counties.

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.

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Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Benefits.gov

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is 100 percent federally funded through a grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. LIHEAP provides funds to the states to help meet the utility costs of low-income Determine your eligibility for this benefit

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Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs 

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The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs assist children, youth, and transitioning adults (0 to 21) who have complex chronic health conditions or developmental delays, and their families with resources and services that are comprehensive, culturally sensitive, evidence-based and family-centered. We understand not all children, or all families are the same, therefore, we provide services based on the individualized and specific needs of your child and your family.

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The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs assist children, youth, and transitioning adults (0 to 21) who have complex chronic health conditions or developmental delays, and their families with resources and services that are comprehensive, culturally sensitive, evidence-based and family-centered. We understand not all children, or all families are the same, therefore, we provide services based on the individualized and specific needs of your child and your family.

To learn more about the programs and services offered, please navigate through our webpages.

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Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs

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The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs assist children, youth, and transitioning adults (0 to 21) who have complex chronic health conditions or developmental delays, and their families with resources and services that are comprehensive, culturally sensitive, evidence-based and family-…

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Child Care Services plans, implements, and coordinates activities and programs to ensure quality, and the health and safety of children in licensed care.  Child Care Services includes Child and Adult Care Licensing, Child Care Payment Assistance (Smart Steps and the Child Care Certificate Program), Child Care Assessment and other partner programs.

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Child Care Services plans, implements, and coordinates activities and programs to ensure quality, and the health and safety of children in licensed care. Child Care Services includes Child and Adult Care Licensing, Child Care Payment Assistance (Smart Steps and the Child Care Certificate Program), Child Care Assessment and other partner programs.

DHS is committed to promoting early childhood environments that are safe, healthy, and educationally rich.

Attention organizations hoping to provide child care during the COVID-19 Emergency:

Attention Child Care Providers: Click HERE for COVID-19 Daily Update

Attention Child Care Providers:

We're recruiting for the Child Care Certificate Program.

New Child Care Resources for Providers

The Child Care WAGE$® Program is an education-based salary supplement program for child care educators employed in TDHS Licensed Child Care agencies. Click here for more information.

Resources including business management tools, human resource tools, program administration tools and classroom resources will be available at no cost through an online centralized knowledge resource that aligns with State requirements. Click here for more information.

Enhancement grants will be available to TDHS Licensed Child Care agencies that specifically support quality improvement, compliance with licensure rules and capacity enhancement. Click here for more information.

To promote safe environments for children, Pediatric First Aid and CPR training and certification will be available to all licensed child care educators and administrators at no cost. Click here for more information.

Small Business Academies will be available that promote best practices and strengthen business operations for child care agencies. Click here for more information.

Your feedback is important to us. Please complete our Customer Experience Survey today!

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Child Care Services plans, implements, and coordinates activities and programs to ensure quality, and the health and safety of children in licensed care. Child Care Services includes Child and Adult Care Licensing, Child Care Payment Assistance (Smart Steps and the Child Care Certificate Program), Child Care Assessment and other partner programs. DHS is committed to promoting early childhood environments that are safe, healthy, and educationally rich.

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The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded grant program that aims to combat poverty within communities by removing the barriers to self-sufficiency faced by individuals and families.

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The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded grant program that aims to combat poverty within communities by removing the barriers to self-sufficiency faced by individuals and families.

The state administers the CSBG grant through a network of 20 local agencies that reach all 95 counties. Agencies conduct regular assessments of the needs in their communities and develop action plans for providing programs and services to meet identified needs. As a result, available CSBG services vary by community and range from "safety net" emergency services to job development, adult education, and financial management. In providing these services, it is the goal of CSBG to assist individuals and families in obtaining the resources and skills necessary to achieve and sustain independence to grow beyond the need of services.

In order to obtain CSBG services, clients must demonstrate income eligibility and a need for the service. Household income must be at or below 125% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Poverty Guidelines to receive CSBG services. Documentation of the client's income eligibility and need for service must be completed prior to delivery of services.

Find your local CSBG agency to learn more about available services here

For additional information, contact the Tennessee Department of Human Services CSBG Unit by email at CSBG.DHS@tn.gov
Local agency serving your county CSBG Agency Contact Information

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The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded grant program that aims to combat poverty within communities by removing the barriers to self-sufficiency faced by individuals and families. The state administers the CSBG grant through a network of 20 local agencies that reach all 95 counties.

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In Tennessee, the Department of Human Services administers the Child Support Program.  Offices are located across the state in all 32 Judicial Districts.  The services are provided through local district attorneys, DHS staff and private agencies under contract with the state.

If you are having difficulty obtaining child support for your child(ren) or wish to establish paternity of your child(ren), the Department of Human Services can help. The Child Support Program provides services that promote parental responsibility to meet the financial needs of children and their families.

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In Tennessee, the Department of Human Services administers the Child Support Program. Offices are located across the state in all 32 Judicial Districts. The services are provided through local district attorneys, DHS staff and private agencies under contract with the state.

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Children's Bureau (CB) provides funding to states and tribes to provide safe foster care placements for children and youth who cannot remain in their homes. Our funding also provides optional guardianship assistance for states, as well as assistance to youth aging out of foster care so that they can achieve self-sufficiency.

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The FACE Program primarily serves families and children prenatal to 5 years of age by providing early childhood education, adult education, and parenting education. Additionally, continuing opportunities for active learning and parental involvement are provided to families with children grades K-3.

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Advancing racial equity has been at the center of HighScope’s mission since HighScope’s landmark Perry Preschool Study, developed by educational psychologist David P. Weikart in 1962 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, which followed 123 Black children born in poverty and placed at high risk of school failure. Conducted in partnership with Ypsilanti principal Charles E. Beatty, Sr., the first Black principal in the state of Michigan, the Perry Preschool Study first established the lasting human and financial value of early childhood education by demonstrating the positive long-term effects of high-quality preschool on young children.

Although much has changed since 1962, the need to provide equitable learning opportunities for Black and Brown children is as urgent today as it was then. Black and Brown children are still more likely to live in poverty, in resource-deprived communities, and have less access to high-quality early learning opportunities than White children. HighScope’s vision is to change the trajectory of the world, one child at a time, never forgetting the 123 children who inspired our work.

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PERRY PRESCHOOLSTUDY For six decades the Perry Preschool Project has foreverchanged the trajectory of early education. Does High-Quality Preschool Education Make a Difference? The Perry Project began as a research study seeking the answer to whether access to high-quality education could have a posi…

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https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

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The Department of Children’s Services is Tennessee’s public child welfare agency and establishes statewide standards for performance that reflect best practices for child welfare.

The Department investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. We also administer the state’s foster-care system and we work especially hard to find permanency for the children and youth who come into our care, whether that is through reunification or adoption.

Our Juvenile Justice division serves the youth who have been adjudicated delinquent and we work closely with scores of private providers and community partners across the state of Tennessee.

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Promoting high quality prevention and support services to children and families that promote safety, permanency and well-being.

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The Office of Early Childhood Development (ECD) oversees early care and education programs in the Administration of Children and Families (ACF). ECD provides leadership to support a national agenda focused on young children, their families, and the early care and education workforce.

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The Office of Early Childhood Development home page.

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Nurse-Family Partnership - Helping First-Time Parents Succeed

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The Nurse-Family Partnership is a free program that connects great nurses with moms expecting their first baby. Find a free personal nurse near you.

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Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development. Over a million children are served by Head Start programs every year, including children in every U.S. state and territory and in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Since 1965, nearly 30 million low-income children and their families have received these comprehensive services to increase their school readiness. Head Start programs offer a variety of service models, depending on the needs of the local community.

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Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development. Over a million children are served by Head Start programs every year, including children in every U.S. state and…

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Families First, the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, is a workforce development and employment program. The Families First program emphasizes work, training, and personal responsibility. It is temporary and has a primary focus on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. The Families First program helps participants reach this goal by providing temporary cash assistance, transportation, child care assistance, educational supports, job training, employment activities, and other support services.

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Now Available: Emergency Cash Assistance

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

To be eligible, families must have been employed as of March 11, 2020 but have since then lost employment or at least 50% of their earned income due to the COVID-19 emergency, include a child under the age of 18 or a pregnant woman, have a valid Social Security Number, must not have resources exceeding $2000, and the gross and/or unearned monthly income may not exceed 85% of the State's Median Income. For more detail, click here.

To Apply for Emergency Cash Assistance, visit https://tdhs.service-now.com/relief?id=relief_registration.
Check the status of your Emergency Cash Assistance Application by calling (833) 496-0661.
Families First, the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, is a workforce development and employment program. The Families First program emphasizes work, training, and personal responsibility. It is temporary and has a primary focus on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. The Families First program helps participants reach this goal by providing temporary cash assistance, transportation, child care assistance, educational supports, job training, employment activities, and other support services. Eligibility information can be found here.

Your feedback is important to us. Please complete our Customer Experience Survey today!

To be eligible for the program, participants must meet technical and financial eligibility standards and must agree to follow a Personal Responsibility Plan (PRP). As part of the PRP, the participants agree to keep immunizations and health checks up-to-date for their children, to keep their children in school, to cooperate with child support services and, if not exempt, to participate in work and/or training for at least 30 hours per week.

Current Families First recipients can find information on their Families First case with CaseConnect.

If you do not already have a TDHS account, you will need to create one to access services (e.g. CaseConnect).

Families First cash assistance benefits are issued and accessed electronically using a Benefit Security Card or EBT Card. To apply for benefits, submit your application online or visit the local DHS county office.

ATTENTION FAMILIES FIRST RECIPIENTS:
Under Federal law, it is illegal for you to use your EBT card at the following locations: liquor stores, casinos, adult cabarets (strip clubs), and licensed retail stores that derive their largest sales from the following items:

loose tobacco

cigars, cigarettes, and pipes

other smoking accessories

The Tennessee Department of Human Services has increased monitoring EBT card usage and enforcement. Effective July 1, 2014, additional penalties will apply if benefits are misused. Restricted businesses are also subject to penalties.

Contact Information:
Common Questions, Email, and Live Chat
Family Assistance Service Center
615-743-2000 (Nashville area)
1-866-311-4287 (Toll-free)

Discounted $50 Zoo Memberships offered to SNAP Participants

Participant must purchase the membership onsite at the Zoo's Membership Building. Please tell the Membership Associate that you wish to use the SNAP discount and present both a valid SNAP/EBT card and ID to them. After SNAP discount the rate will be $50 (regular rate is currently $145). May not be combined with any other offers.
Click here for a flyer with more information
Learn more about:

Job Opportunities - Jobs4TN.gov Tennessee EBT Cash Access Locations Family Assistance program informational training Federal Student Aid Enroll a child in the Imagination Library
Family Focused Solutions

Family Focused Solutions (FFS) is a voluntary support service that is provided by agencies who are contracted with the Tennessee Department of Human Service (DHS). The purpose of FFS is to assist TANF clients with removing barriers to employment and education. Whether it's a referral or a direct service, FFS will provide you with a counselor that will collaborate with you as you take your next step to self-sufficiency.

What can Family Focused Solutions do for You?

Life comes with challenges for everyone. By partnering with FFS, you will be well on your way to achieving your life long goals. You will guide the focus of services with your counselor who will assist and encourage you to build on your strengths throughout your journey.

Learn more, by clicking here. Look here to find a provider near you: Family Focused Solutions Providers

Reports and Information:

Families First was created as part of the larger Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 (commonly referred to as "welfare reform"). It replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program and is the federal funding source for Tennessee's TANF Program.

The Claims Resolution Act of 2010 set forth new reporting requirements for States as it extended the funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) financial assistance program through September 30, 2011. Sec. 812 Modifications to TANF Data Reporting specifies that new reporting requirements for engagement in additional work activities be published on each state's website.
Report on Engagement - April to June 2011 Tennessee Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan (TANF section and completion letter)
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS. Write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Write HHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TDD). USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.

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Now Available: Emergency Cash Assistance The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.

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Am I Eligible for WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.

How to Apply Learn More About WIC

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Am I Eligible for WIC? The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.