TN Dept of Children's Services - DCS - Pickett County
Address
8816 Hwy 111 Bypass
Byrdstown, TN 38549
(931) 864-3153
AKA:
Pickett County Dept. of Children's Services, DCS
Description:
The Tennessee Department of Children's Services encompasses all aspects of children and families services, including but not limited to: child protective services (multiple response system), family crisis intervention program, adoptions, foster care, and juvenile justice. The Department of Children's Services for Smith County serves children and families at risk of being committed to State custody, coordinates services for children in state custody, reunifies children after state custody. This is a service provided for the residents of Pickett County, TN.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Call for information; some programs require court referrals
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Pickett County residents
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 25, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
8816 Hwy 111 Bypass
Byrdstown, TN 38549
Mailing
PO Box 400
Byrdstown, TN 38549
Phone Numbers
Main
(931) 864-3153
Fax
(931) 864-7156
Legal Status:
Government
Services
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Description
Provides hotline and department of Child Protective Services to report children in danger. The CPS is the agency responsible for investigating and following up on all reports of child abuse and neglect.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
None required
Eligibility
Children who may be in danger or neglect or abuse
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call the hotline for CPS or your local Department of Children's Services if you suspect a child is at risk
Service Area
Pickett County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Overton County
- Overton County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Foster care provides a safe and secure environment for children whose families are unwilling or unable to care for them.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
People interested in becoming foster parents
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Service Area
Pickett County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Pickett County
- Pickett County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Family Crisis Intervention program serves unruly youth in an effort to meet the child's needs while maintaining the child in his or her own home.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Call for details on needed documents
Eligibility
At risk youth and their families
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for information; court referrals also accepted
Service Area
Pickett County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Pickett County
- Pickett County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Serves delinquent youth through the operation of youth development centers, the TN Preparatory School, and 13 community-based group homes. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the facilities while providing treatment and rehabilitation.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Pickett County juvenile offenders committed to state custody by county Juvenile Courts
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Requires court referrals
Service Area
Pickett County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Pickett County
- Pickett County
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