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Lifelong Tennessee: A Multisector Plan for Aging Well Consumer Survey As part of Governor Lee’s TN Strong Families initiative, DDA is partnering with DCS to provide support to children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and are in state custody or at-risk of coming into state custody.
DDA has developed a tiered approach that includes direct care services, support for foster families, and home and community-based services for children with complex needs. What is Tennessee Strong Families?
In partnership with the Department of Children’s Services, DDA is leveraging its expertise in providing supports to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to increase service options for children with IDD in state custody or at risk of coming into state custody. DDA has developed a three-tiered approach.
Direct Support in TN Strong Family Homes DDA offers short-term placement to children in DCS custody with acute medical needs who are awaiting long-term placement. Often, these are children who are currently placed in children’s hospitals and emergency rooms. DDA provides this care in its former state-operated community homes in Davidson, Shelby and Greene counties.
Children are able to receive needed nursing and clinical therapies while living in a home and engaging with their communities.
Supporting and Sustaining Foster Placements for Children with IDD Through the TN Strong Families HRA Program Supports foster families in offsetting the financial burden associated with high medical and behavioral needs Provides critical supports to help care for children with IDD and sustain stable placements Uses the Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) model, where a family can use a card to buy medically necessary items to care for children or be reimbursed after the fact Provides funding for up to $20,000 per child per calendar year.
Families will be supported to use this program with an Independent Support Coordinator. All referrals for TN Strong Families HRA come from DCS Case Workers. No external applications are accepted.
Expanding the Provider Network to Care for Children with IDD DDA is working to establish an experienced provider network to support children with IDD and co-occurring behavioral health needs Program will provide high levels of medical and behavioral programming as well as therapeutic respite support Program will also focus on helping children master independence skills and prepare for transition into adulthood Earliest anticipated start date: July 2024 TN Strong Families One-Pager Please note: The TN Strong Families program only accepts referrals directly from DCS Case Managers.
Please reach out to your child's DCS Case Manager to get started. Director of TN Strong Families & Homes Deputy Director of TN Strong Families & Homes
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Families First Community Grants is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) that funds non-profit organizations providing direct services to strengthen Tennessee families in need and promote self-sufficiency. Approximately million is available through this initiative to support community-level partners addressing the needs of vulnerable populations across Tennessee. The program prioritizes local organizations that understand the unique challenges facing their communities. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and educational institutions operating in Tennessee. Award amounts range from ,000 to ,000,000. Applications must be submitted by July 10 at 5 p.m. CT.
The NEW Employer Workforce (NEW) Care Partnership Grants are offered by the Tennessee Department of Human Services Child Care Services Unit to expand licensed child care capacity in Tennessee by supporting partnerships between private employers and licensed child care providers. The program targets communities with documented shortages of child care, funding projects that create new slots or expand access in partnership with Tennessee employers. Eligible applicants are licensed child care providers — nonprofit or for-profit — operating in Tennessee that partner with private employers. Grant amounts are determined on a project-by-project basis based on the scope of proposed capacity expansion.
Families First Community Grant Program is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). Part of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Opportunity Act, this program invests TANF funds to provide long-term benefits to low-income families and help them move towards economic stability. Grants support programs that address purposes of the TANF program, including providing assistance to needy families so children can be cared for in their homes and reducing dependency on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.