Department of Human Services
Gina Lodge, Commissioner

Is there room for one more in your home?

All over Tennessee there are men and women who are frail or living with a disability who cannot live alone, but do not need to be in a nursing home or institution. They have no relatives or their relatives are unable to look after them. These individuals need homes with "new families" who will provide safety, needed care and protection from abuse and neglect.

Could one of these at risk adults become part of your family? If so, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) administers a program, through Adult Protective Services, to establish family homes for adults. More homes are always needed.

The process begins with a phone call to an Adult Protective Services Supervisor in one of the following areas:

Human Services Program Supervisors
APS Intake & Field Supervisors

If you are someone with a sincere interest in people and have the desire and ability to provide the kind of care needed by the person being protected, please let DHS know that you are interested in having your home approved as a Family Home for Adults.

Report Abuse and Neglect
Toll free 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366)