The responsibility for licensing children's programs, agencies, group homes, institutions or any other entity serving children that requires a license by law in Tennessee is as follows:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Department of Children's Services
§ 37-5-103. Chapter Definitions
§ 37-5-105. Powers and Duties of Commissioner
§ 37-5-108. Conflict of Interest
§ 37-5-116. Non-Discrimination
§ 37-5-117. Youth Service Officers — Qualifications
§ 37-5-120. Library Region — Creation
§ 37-5-126. Children's Mental Health Care — Development of Plan, Projects and Programs
§ 37-5-129. Review of New Departmental Policies
§ 37-5-130. Cessation of Operations — Permanent Education Records