Department of Children's Services
Dr. Viola Miller, Commissioner
Provider Policies and Manuals
Competitive Procurement I Evidence Based Practice with Delinquent Youth I Forms
DCS Provider Directory I PD4T Class Schedule (2008-2009) I Provider Policies and Manuals
Provider Policy 30-day Review I Provider Scorecard I PBC Summary I TennCare Help I
TN Kids Applications I Training I Contracting with DCS I Provider Training
Level III Therapeutic Foster Care
Private Provider Manual (PPM) - effective 7/1/09
• Introduction and TOC
• Section 1 Core Standards
• Section 2 Foster Care/Resource Homes
• Section 3 Residential Treatment
• Section 4 Continuums
• Section 5 Unique Care Agreements, Programs For Special Populations and Special Needs
• Section 6 Primary Treatment Centers and Detention
• Section 7 In-Home Services
• Section 8 Adoption
• Section 9 Attachments
• Section 10 Glossary
• Addendum to PPM effective Oct 1, 2008
• Addendum to PPM effective January 01, 2009
• Addendum to PPM effective July 1, 2009
DCS Policies
DCS Board Rate (Effective 06/01/2009)
Educational Workplan for Children
Enhanced L3 Sex Offender Services - General
Enhanced L3 Sex Offender Services - MR
Enhanced Level 2 A&D Services
Enhanced Level 3 A&D Services
Fiscal Guidelines for Service Providers
Individual Services Agreement Guidelines
Residential Payment Schedule 2006
Subcontracting Information
• Primary Contractor Checklist
• Procedures for Residential Services Subcontracting
• Master Subcontract Template 7.1.09
• Highlights of Changes in Subcontracting for Fiscal Year 2010
