Last Updated: October 6, 2009

Tennessee

State Coordinator(s)

Department of Children's Services
Lane Simpson, JD
Director, Independent Living
1280 Foster Avenue
Menzler 1
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 253-0024
Fax: (615) 253-2272
Email: lane.simpson@state.tn.us
Website: www.state.tn.us/youth/

2009 Chafee Allocation

$2,077,991

2009 ETV Allocation

$698,765

Number of youth 16-21 (most current AFCARS data -2006)

2545

State's Chafee Mission Statement

Information is currently unavailable.

Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?

14-21 year olds with the goal of a permanent living arrangement.

What is the State's Definition of Room and Board?

Information is currently unavailable.

Maximum Age that Youth may Remain in Care

Information is currently unavailable.

Under what Conditions Can a Youth Remain in Care Beyond 18?

18 years. Voluntary Post-Custody Services Agreement

Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?

Yes

Extended to 19, after 19 an appliation is needed.

Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?

Information is currently unavailable.

Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?

Scholarship to state school for youth in custody for 12 months, after age 14.

Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?

Yes

Tennessee is building a statewide board.