2021 Tennessee Code
Part 6 - Safe Families and Family Preservation Act
§ 37-3-605. Statute Implementation

Beginning with fiscal year 1994-1995, the departments of children's services, mental health and substance abuse services, and intellectual and developmental disabilities shall jointly implement the program of family preservation services at a level sufficient to meet the need for such services across the state. Effective July 1, 1998, the department of children's services shall have sole responsibility for implementing this part.