The Department of Children s Services continues to make progress in filling caseworker vacancies, limiting staff turnover and lowering caseloads, Commissioner Margie Quin reported to lawmakers Tuesday before facing critical questions about a series of recent news reports detailing the mistreatment of children on her watch.
For the second consecutive year, leaders of the Tennessee Department of Children s Services are asking for a significant budget increase to keep up with the housing, mental and physical health needs of children taken into state custody after allegations of abuse or neglect.