TN Dept of Children's Services - Shelby County - Independent Living Program

Address

1407 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 578-4000

www.tn.gov/dcs/program-areas/youth-on-transition

AKA:

Aging out of Foster Care; DCS; TN Dept of Children's Services - Shelby County

Description:

Provides a comprehensive Independent Living Program (Independent Living - Transition to Adulthood) for youth moving out of foster care with the state in Shelby County, including support with housing, education, life skills and other needs to help the youth successfully live on their own.

Hours:

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

Intake Process:

Call for information

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Youth moving out of foster care with the state up to the age of 21; call for details on eligibility. Young adults who are incarcerated are still eligible unless they receive a felony charge; also pregnant teens are eligible, but must work with team to make a decision about the baby; young adults with serious disability that prevents them from pursuing an education or full time employment may be eligible as well.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

December 6, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1407 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Contacts

Kevin SImpson

Primary Contact

Program Specialist

(901) 297-1887

Kevin.Simpson@tn.gov

Quenisha Mabry

Program Specialist

(901) 483-4839

quenisha.mabry@tn.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(901) 578-4000

Alternate

(901) 356-7137

Fax

(901) 543-7002

Legal Status:

State

Geography Served

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    • Shelby County
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