Government

Tennessee Department of Human Services


  • About Us

    The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering numerous services throughout Tennessee, including Families First, the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Food Stamps (now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP), Child Support, Child Care Licensing, Child Care Assistance, Adult Protective Services, and Rehabilitation Services. With 133 office locations, DHS is one of the few state agencies with offices in all 95 counties.

    DHS MISSION:

    To build strong families by connecting Tennesseans to employment, education and support services

    DHS VISION:

    To revolutionize the customer experience through innovation and a seamless network of services

    DHS VALUES:

    § High Performance

    § Collaboration

    § Continuous Improvement

    § A Shared Vision

    § Customer-Centered Solutions

    The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering numerous services throughout Tennessee, including Families First, the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Food Stamps (now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP), Child Support, Child Care Licensing, Child Care Assistance, Adult Protective Services, and Rehabilitation Services. With 133 office locations, DHS is one of the few state agencies with offices in all 95 counties.

    DHS MISSION:

    To build strong families by connecting Tennesseans to employment, education and support services

    DHS VISION:

    To revolutionize the customer experience through innovation and a seamless network of services

    DHS VALUES:

    § High Performance

    § Collaboration

    § Continuous Improvement

    § A Shared Vision

    § Customer-Centered Solutions

    Location

    • 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243, USA
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