DHS - Serving Children and Families


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DHS makes it easy to apply or see if you qualify for benefits

apply or see if you qualify for benefits

Want to apply for Food Stamps, Families First or TennCare/Medicaid? It's as easy as a click of a mouse. Learn if you're eligible and even apply for benefits.

Adult and Family Services

Adult and family services

The Adult & Family Services Division is responsible for services that help strengthen families and protect the most vulnerable citizens in Tennessee. This division also supplies funding to community human and social services agencies.

Child Support Services

Child support services

The Child Support Division offers help in locating missing parents, establishing paternity, obtaining or modifying child support orders through the courts, and enforcing court orders so children receive the support they need.

Rehabilitation Services

rehabilitation services

The Division of Rehabilitation Services helps persons with disabilities become self-sufficient, gain or retain competitive employment, or receive timely and accurate decisions on their applications for disability benefits.

Food Stamp Benefit Changes

EBT card

Starting August 1, 2008, the day you get
your Food Stamp benefits may change.
Use the last two numbers in your Social
Security number to see which day your
benefits will be on your EBT card.

Mission Statement

To improve the well-being of economically disadvantaged, disabled or vulnerable Tennesseans through a network of financial, employment, rehabilitative and protective services.

 

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