Department of Human Services
Gina Lodge, Commissioner

Public hearings to discuss amendments to Child Support forms for establishing and modifying support orders will be held in January at DHS offices in Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis. Read the Full Story

TANF Caseload Reduction Report
Each year states are required to report to the federal government any reduction in the number of cases on their TANF program. This report is a called a Caseload Reduction Report. States must consider both actual caseload reduction and policy changes to compute the credit. This report reflects the calculation Tennessee has made. This credit will be applied to the state's Work Participation Rate for Federal Fiscal Year 2008/2009.

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
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
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.

Appeals and Hearings
This Division receives appeals and conducts fair hearings for applicants and clients who believe they did not receive the services and/or benefits from the Department of Human Services to which they are entitled.

Office of the General Counsel
The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice to DHS programs, legal representation in judicial and administrative litigation affecting the department, prepares departmental rules, and prepares legislation for and analysis of legislation affecting the Department.

Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations for the programs administered by the Department of Human Services.

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