Tag Archives: Department of Human Services

Empower Upper Cumberland will double the reach of its Circles program in the coming weeks, expanding to four more counties. Empower UC Director Megan Spurgeon said the program will branch out to Overton, Cannon, Warren, and Smith counties. She said the program focuses on helping low-income families create plans for long-term success. “Once we have them up and running and ... Read More »

UCHRA will apply for a 3-year, $25 million state grant to address multiple needs in the Upper Cumberland Region. Director Mark Farley said the plan is to use the funding to create one-access point to streamline services. “We’re going up against some stiff competition,” Farley said. “We’ll be going up against the United Ways, large foundations in Nashville and those ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Department of Human Services bringing a new child care initiative to the region. The groups will host a October 6th seminar for those interested establishing their own child care facility. Workforce Board Member Amy Maberry said the program addresses two issues: family services and jobs. “There is an entrepreneurial aspect that is creating jobs ... Read More »

The State Department of Human Services was at Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Friday giving supplies to new and expectant parents. Some 20 local organizations and service providers set up for the first state sponsored baby celebration in Cookeville. Human Services Director of Operations Robert Duck said the outreach event stopped in the city at the request of local state employees. “Really, ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Human Services is looking for office space in Cumberland County. David Roberson is the Communications Director for the Department of General Services. He said the space will be used for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. “We’re looking for a facility of about 3,500 to 3,900 usable square feet,” ... Read More »