Annual “Kids Count” report finds few improvements to the well-being of Tennessee children

Annual “Kids Count” report finds few improvements to the well-being of Tennessee children

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Published by the Tennessee Lookout, Reporter Anita Wahwani – June 14, 2023 An annual report on the state of Tennessee kids has found slight improvements in child poverty rates but limited — and even downward —shifts in longstanding poor outcomes to their health, education and well-being. The report, the 2023 Kids Count Data Book by…

Tennessee Department of Children’s Services holds weekend “surge” to address caseloads

Tennessee Department of Children’s Services holds weekend “surge” to address caseloads

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Published by the Tennessee Lookout, Reporter Anita Wadhwani – June 5, 2023 Nearly three dozen child welfare workers from across the state crowded into a Nashville conference room on Friday, preparing for an intensive weekend ahead.  Their goal: visit up to 200 families who have been reported to the Department of Children’s Services on suspicions…