Department of Children's Services
James M. Henry, Commissioner
Contact Us
By Mail:
Department of Children's Services
Cordell Hull Building
7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
By Phone:
(615) 741-9701
By E-mail:
dcs.email@tn.gov
Adopting Tennessee Children:
1-877-DCSKids (327-5437)
Becoming a Foster/Resource Parent for Tennessee children:
1-877-DCS-KIDS
To report abuse or neglect:
1.877.237.0004 or click here
To request a Central Registry information check or information under the Adam Walsh Act: EI_DCS_CPS_CentralRegistryCheck@tn.gov
To contact the DCS Legislative and Constituent Services (LCS) Unit:
• Toll-Free: 1-800-861-1935
• By email
• In writing:
Department of Children’s Services
Legislative and Constituent Services Unit
436 6th Avenue North
7th floor Cordell Hull Building
Nashville, TN 37243
