News Releases 2003 - 2002
Archive of News Releases - 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001-2000
Current year
January
DHS To Administer Summer Food Program
March
TennCare Enrollees Get 'Second Chance'
The Department of Humans Services Says “ADIOS” to Hispanic Cultural Gap
13 Tennessee Counties Recognized for Excellence in Food Stamp Program
Tennessee Child Care Business Services Leadership Conference 2003
July
Medicare Misrepresentation Fraud Alert for East Tennessee
Replacement Food Stamps Benefits Approved
Families First in Numbers, Updated with Information from June 2003
Caseload Statistics June 2002-June 2003
DHS Proposed Plan to Close the Gap
August
Food Stamp Assistance to Help Additional Shelby County Residents
State Child Support OFficials Crack Down on Non-Paying Parents
Public Meeting of the State Advisory Board of the Tennessee Rehabilitation Centers
Governor Proclaims September as Deaf Awareness Month
September
How to Run a Quality Child Care Operation
DHS Announces Changes in Child Support Calculation Model
DHS Awarded $9.6 Million in Bonus Payment for Families First Success
Governor Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
DHS Awarded Another $1.6 million in Bonus Payments for Families First Success
October
DHS Child Support Division Awarded Grant to Help Non-custodial Parents Find Work
How To Run A Quality Child Care Operation
December
Families First Federal TANF Report Available for Viewing Public - Comment Period Runs for Ten Days
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center Holds December Graduation
Child Support Collections Up in November - More Tennessee Children Receiving Support
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center Graduates Overcome Barriers to Achieve Independence
2002 News Releases
January
Families First and Food Stamp Fraud
Star Quality, Report Card Programs Report Early Success
February
DHS Presents Families First Employers of the Year
March
Public Hearing Scheduled for State's Proposed Weatherization Assistance Program
April
Van Safety Rodeo
Toll-Free Number available for Child Care Complaints
May
Video Release as Part of Older Americans Month
June
State Rehabilitation Council meeting Thursday, July 11, 2002 (Rescheduled- see July)
July
State Rehabilitation Council meeting Thursday, July 18, 2002
August
DHS Begins Revoking Licenses of Delinquent Parents
New Executive Director for the Tennessee. Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
September
Hearings Scheduled for Child Care Transportation Rules
Seminars Will Cover ABC's of Starting and Operating Child Care Program
New Requirements in Effect for Child Care Transportation
October
Governor Proclaims October as Disability Employment and Assistive Technology Awareness Month
DHS Offering Extended Hours and Other Accommodations During Tenncare Re-Determination Process
November
DHS Internal Investigation Results in Arrest of Former Employee
December
Families First Caseload Reduction Report Available for Viewing
Report Card and Star-Quality Program Enjoys successful First Year
