Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth

Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth Established by the Tennessee General Assembly to promote the well-being of children and youth.

TCCY is an independent, nonpartisan agency established by the Tennessee General Assembly. Our primary goal is to ensure that the policies and programs of the state effectively promote and protect the health, well-being and development of children and youth.

TCCY would like to thank everyone who attended the East Tennessee Healthcare Advocacy Summit in Knoxville. The event hos...
06/12/2026

TCCY would like to thank everyone who attended the East Tennessee Healthcare Advocacy Summit in Knoxville.

The event hosted an insightful panel discussion on affordability, access and community impact and concluded with interactive discussions focused on the Rural Health Transformation Plan.

Thank you for your support in building stronger, more equitable healthcare solutions for East Tennessee!

Happy Friday! Thank you to all who joined members of the TCCY team at our conference with ETSU/Strong Brain Institute of...
06/12/2026

Happy Friday!

Thank you to all who joined members of the TCCY team at our conference with ETSU/Strong Brain Institute of Johnson City called, "Building Workplaces that Work: Practical Leadership Strategies for Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Workforce." Your presence and engagement made the event truly impactful.
Strong BRAIN Institute

TCCY would like to thank members of the Southeast Council on Children and Youth who recently participated in, "Changing ...
06/11/2026

TCCY would like to thank members of the Southeast Council on Children and Youth who recently participated in, "Changing the Way We Think About Mental Health."

The event focused on increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging meaningful conversations about mental wellness in our communities. Thank you once again, to the event sponsor, Mental Health Association of East Tennessee!

06/11/2026

Tennessee's Summer Nutrition Initiative is happening! Families with children who qualify will automatically receive $120 on their current EBT card in mid-June 2026.

This year’s program will serve families with school-age children who:
✔️Actively participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Families First (TANF) on May 1, 2026.
And
✔️Live in Bledsoe, Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Fentress, Hancock, Humphreys, Jackson, Lewis, Marshall, Moore, Sequatchie, and Smith County.

The Tennessee Summer Nutrition Initiative aims to help families who rely on the National School Lunch Program but have limited access to the Summer Food Service Program. Families who qualify will be automatically enrolled.

🔗Details on the Summer Nutrition Initiative can be found at https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/summer-nutrition-initiative.html.

📍If you live in a county that is not served by the Tennessee Summer Nutrition Initiative, the Summer Food Service Program has SUN Meal sites across Tennessee that offer free meals to school age children during the summer months. To find a local meal site, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder.
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06/04/2026

Their own space, every single time.

Babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a crib or bassinet that belongs just to them.

Not the bed. Not the couch. Not the chair. A safe sleep space. Every sleep.

TCCY is grateful for the opportunity to bring Tennessee's youth justice story to Washington, DC! Members of our team r...
06/02/2026

TCCY is grateful for the opportunity to bring Tennessee's youth justice story to Washington, DC!

Members of our team recently had important conversations with congressional offices and staff about creating a system that truly works for young people. Thank you for having us!

TCCY would like to thank everyone who joined the Northeast Council on Children and Youth for, "Changing the Way We Think...
05/29/2026

TCCY would like to thank everyone who joined the Northeast Council on Children and Youth for, "Changing the Way We Think About Mental Health," earlier this week.

We are grateful to our presenters, partners, and attendees for making this such a meaningful and impactful event. Together, we can create a future where mental health is understood, supported, and prioritized for all!

Sending a special thank you to our sponsor, Mental Health Association of East Tennessee.

TCCY staff proudly wore green during our recent commission meeting to raise awareness for children’s mental health and s...
05/28/2026

TCCY staff proudly wore green during our recent commission meeting to raise awareness for children’s mental health and show support for families across Tennessee. We are especially grateful for the leadership of Commission Member Ella Britt of Volunteer Behavioral Health, whose work helps amplify the voices of children, youth, and families across the state. Mental health is everyone's game!

TCCY would like to thank all the participants who attended ETCCY's, "Changing the Way We Think About Mental Health." Att...
05/13/2026

TCCY would like to thank all the participants who attended ETCCY's, "Changing the Way We Think About Mental Health."

Attendees explored the prevalence of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and learned strategies for prevention and early intervention, along with holistic treatment resources. It was a meaningful day of education, reflection, and empowerment!

TCCY would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2026 Resilient Tennessee Collaboration Statewide Summit! Atten...
05/07/2026

TCCY would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2026 Resilient Tennessee Collaboration Statewide Summit!

Attendees heard from; Ben Tanzer of The Montana Institute, Matt Marshall of United Ways of Tennessee, Pediatrician Dr. RJ Gillespie of The Children's Clinic and John Noltner of A Peace of My Mind.

This year's event focused on the 5 C's of community; connection, collaboration, communication, commitment and contribution.

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502 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN
37243

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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