TN Dept of Children's Services - Weakley County

Address

8600 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225

(731) 364-3149

https://www.tn.gov/dcs

AKA:

DCS, TN DCS

Description:

Department of Children's Services (DCS) encompasses all aspects of public child welfare, child protective services, adoptions, foster care, delinquent youth, and treatment facilities.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call or walk in for more information

Languages:

Spanish, translator services

Eligibility:

Call or walk in for more information

Is Shelter?

No

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

8600 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225

Contacts

Contact

Primary Contact

(731) 364-3149

Phone Numbers

Main Office

(731) 364-3149

Child abuse and neglect reporting

(877) 237-0004

Legal Status:

State

Description

Responsible for post-adoption functions, putative father registry, sealed centralized record storage system, coordination of adoption assistance activities for regional offices.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility

To become an adoptive parent, you can be married, single or divorced; may or may not have other children; can own your own home or rent, can work full time; must be at least 21; must be a resident of the State of Tennessee; and must be able to meet the financial and emotional needs of your own family.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for more information.

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

Weakley County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Weakley County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    877-237-0004
    Name:
    Child abuse and neglect reporting
    Number:
    731-364-3149
    Name:
    Main Office
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0300.0350) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Serves children and families at risk of being committed to State custody, coordinates services for children in state custody, and reunifies children leaving state custody with their families.

    Hours

    Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:30 pm

    Eligibility

    Children at risk of coming into, or already in, state custody, ages birth to 18.

    Fees

    No fee

    Intake Procedure

    Call for more information. Includes court referral.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Tennessee
      • Weakley County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      877-237-0004
      Name:
      Child abuse and neglect reporting
      Number:
      731-364-3149
      Name:
      Main Office
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2360.2350) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Foster care provides a safe and secure environment for children whose families are unable or unwilling to care for them.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Eligibility

      People interested in becoming foster parents

      Fees

      No fee

      Intake Procedure

      Call for appointment and application

      Service Area

      Weakley County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Tennessee
        • Weakley County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        877-237-0004
        Name:
        Child abuse and neglect reporting
        Number:
        731-364-3149
        Name:
        Main Office
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6300.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Serves children and families at risk of being committed to State custody, coordinates services for children in state custody, and reunifies children leaving state custody with their families.

        Hours

        Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:30 pm

        Eligibility

        Children at risk of coming into, or already in, state custody, ages birth to 18.

        Fees

        No fee

        Intake Procedure

        Call for more information. Includes court referral.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Tennessee
          • Weakley County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          877-237-0004
          Name:
          Child abuse and neglect reporting
          Number:
          731-364-3149
          Name:
          Main Office
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2360.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

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