American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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video to hear Tennessee Recovery stories.
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Tennessee is receiving a substantial investment from the federal government to create and save jobs, and aid individuals and families affected by the recession. The Tennessee Department of Human Services administers several programs that will benefit from this investment, including the Weatherization, Food Stamp, Child Care programs and TANF Recovery
See where the money goes: Click here
Human Services Headlines
Human Services At A Glance
- Adult and Family Services: Includes Food Stamps (SNAP), Families First (TANF), TennCare/Medicaid, APS, and Child Care Licensing.
- Child Support Services: Includes enforcing child support orders, establish paternity and establish or modify child support orders.
- Rehabilitation Services: Includes vocational rehabilitation programs, disability determination and blind, deaf and hard of hearing services.
- Appeals and Hearings: Accepts appeals and conducts fair hearings for DHS clients.
- Office of the General Counsel: Provides legal advice on DHS programs, prepares agency legislation and rules.
- Rules and Regulations: The rules and regulations for the programs administered by DHS.
Public Hearings and Comments
State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Amendments for FY 2008-2010 available for public comment until October 30, 2009.Read the Full Story
Public hearings to discuss amendments to rules on access to public records of the Department of Human Services.Read the Full Story
The Tennessee Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing on the 2009-2010 State Plans for its Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).Read the Full Story
Click here for a complete list of all of the Department's upcoming Rule Making hearings.
Human Services Mission Statement
To improve the well-being of economically disadvantaged, disabled or vulnerable Tennesseans through a network of financial, employment, rehabilitative and protective services.
