See this news feature about a the new Safe Baby Court program in Tennessee, designed to provide families who are involved with child welfare with better access to services they need to promote the healthy development of their young children. The program is funded by the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation and is a partnership with Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.
The ultimate goal is to transform the welfare system by providing resources like parenting classes, mental health and substance abuse services, and frequent team meetings to help kids and their families exit the system.