Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is a cabinet-level child welfare and juvenile justice agency, investigating abuse and neglect, providing foster care and adoption, and operating juvenile justice facilities. Serves all 95 Tennessee counties through 12 regions.
Phone: (615) 741-9701
Address: 436 6th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee, 37243
Website: https://www.tn.gov/dcs
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship care, juvenile justice services, congregate care, independent living for older youth
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)
How do I contact Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)?
You can call Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) at (615) 741-9701 or visit 436 6th Avenue North in Nashville, Tennessee. Their website is https://www.tn.gov/dcs.
What services does Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) offer?
Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) offers Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship care, juvenile justice services, congregate care, independent living for older youth. Serves Birth–21. The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is a cabinet-level child welfare and juvenile justice agency, investigating abuse and neglect, providing foster care and adoption, and operating juvenile justice facilities. Serves all 95 Tennessee counties through 12 regions.
Are services at Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) at (615) 741-9701 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) support?
Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)?
Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (615) 741-9701 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.