TN Dept of Children's Services - DCS - Van Buren County

Address

145 Spring Street
Spencer, TN 38585

(931) 946-2437

www.tn.gov/dcs.html

AKA:

Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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:

Van Buren County residents

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

July 24, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

145 Spring Street
Spencer, TN 38585

Phone Numbers

Main

(931) 946-2437

Child Abuse Reporting Hotline CPS

(877) 237-0004

Fax

(931) 946-7804

Legal Status:

Government

Description

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

Hours

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

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Persons or families wishing to adopt

Fees

Call for details

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Service Area

Van Buren 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
    • Van Buren County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    931-946-2437
    Type:
    Other
    Name:
    Main
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0300.0300) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

    Required Documents

    Call for details

    Eligibility

    Children in state custody who may be eligible for adoption

    Fees

    Call for details

    Intake Procedure

    Call for information

    Service Area

    Van Buren 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
      • Van Buren County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      931-946-2437
      Type:
      Other
      Name:
      Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0300.0350) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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

      Van Buren 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
        • Van Buren County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        931-946-2437
        Name:
        Main
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        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

        Van Buren 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
          • Van Buren County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          931-946-2437
          Name:
          Main
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6300.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          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

          Van Buren 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
            • Van Buren County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            931-946-2437
            Name:
            Main
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2360.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

            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

            Van Buren County juvenile offenders committed to state custody by county Juvenile Courts

            Fees

            No Fee

            Intake Procedure

            Requires court referrals

            Service Area

            Van Buren 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
              • Van Buren County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              931-946-2437
              Name:
              Main
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FF-1500.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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