Counties and municipalities within this state are authorized and empowered to establish, erect, operate and maintain homes for the care and treatment of dependent and neglected, unruly and delinquent children, and to purchase services from any agency, public or private, that is authorized by law to receive or provide care or services for children.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 2 - Placement of Juveniles
Part 2 - County Department of Children's Services Act of 1979
§ 37-2-202. Authority to Establish Department
§ 37-2-203. Appointment of Director and Other Personnel
§ 37-2-204. Authority to Establish and Operate Homes
§ 37-2-206. Modification of Court Order