The Center for Family Development

The Center for Family Development TCFD provides services ranging from adoption services, Healthy Families services as well as Relative Caregiver services.

Our mission statement is "Building forever families through the provision of services which empowers children and families to thrive".

Community Connections Matter! Clarksville Area Families: Be sure to check out the CovenantCare Practices Wellness Event ...
06/04/2026

Community Connections Matter!

Clarksville Area Families: Be sure to check out the CovenantCare Practices Wellness Event on June 13 from 10 AM–1 PM. Families can enjoy wellness information, community resources, activities, giveaways, and more. TCFD is honored to be highlighted as a Community Partner and to support this family-centered event.

Stewart & Houston County Families: Expectant parents and families with children up to age 2 are invited to attend the Community Baby Shower on June 13 from 10 AM–1 PM in Dover. This free event will feature resources, safety education, door prizes, food, and support for growing families.

We love seeing communities come together to support healthy children, strong families, and brighter futures. Check out the flyers for details!

Through our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, families receive personalized in-home visits focused on child development...
06/04/2026

Through our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, families receive personalized in-home visits focused on child development, parent-child interaction, school readiness, and family well-being. We believe parents are their child’s first and most important teacher, and we’re here to provide encouragement, resources, and support every step of the way.

Whether you’re expecting a baby or raising a young child, Parents as Teachers can help you build confidence, celebrate milestones, and create a strong foundation for your child’s future.
Free. Voluntary. Family-Centered.

Learn more about Parents as Teachers in the comments and reach out to see if this program is right for your family.

Meeting People Where They Are. Recovery doesn’t always begin in an office. Sometimes it begins in a parking lot, beside ...
06/04/2026

Meeting People Where They Are.

Recovery doesn’t always begin in an office. Sometimes it begins in a parking lot, beside a mobile unit, through a conversation, a resource guide, or someone willing to listen.

Recently, The Center for Family Development’s Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program (RHRP) partnered with Cedar Recovery’s Mobile Unit in Lawrenceburg to help connect individuals and families with resources that support mental health, substance use recovery, housing, employment, and overall wellness.

This is what resilience looks like, partnerships, prevention, recovery, and hope working together to strengthen rural communities across Middle Tennessee.

Every conversation matters. Every connection matters. Every person matters.

What started as a simple art activity became something much more.Elizabeth with our Relative Caregiver Program had a vis...
06/03/2026

What started as a simple art activity became something much more.

Elizabeth with our Relative Caregiver Program had a vision, to fill one of our office walls with artwork created by the children and families we serve. Not just to decorate a space, but to tell a story.

Ice cream cones, bright colors, and playful brushstrokes now line the wall as a reminder that childhood should be filled with creativity, joy, and moments that bring families together. Each canvas represents more than paint, it represents connection, confidence, laughter, and memories made alongside caregivers who are stepping up every day for the children they love.

As we head into the summer season, these colorful creations serve as a symbol of the fun, learning, and family-centered events still to come. They remind us that sometimes the most meaningful masterpieces aren’t found in galleries, they’re found in the hands of children who are given the opportunity to create.

Thank you, Elizabeth, for the intentional ways you help make our spaces feel welcoming, hopeful, and full of life.

We're Hiring! Join the TCFD Team! The Center for Family Development is seeking compassionate individuals to help strengt...
06/01/2026

We're Hiring! Join the TCFD Team!

The Center for Family Development is seeking compassionate individuals to help strengthen families and support children through our Healthy Families and Parents as Teachers programs in the Clarksville area.

Do you have a heart for helping parents, encouraging healthy child development, and building strong relationships with families? Our team works directly with families in their homes, providing education, resources, developmental support, and encouragement during some of life's most important years.

We're looking for individuals who are caring, organized, and passionate about making a lasting difference in their community. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

✅ Full-Time Position
✅ Flexible Schedule
✅ Mileage Reimbursement & Benefits
✅ Meaningful Work That Changes Lives

Help us strengthen families and nurture communities, one home visit at a time.

📍 Serving Clarksville, Montgomery County, and surrounding areas

📧 To learn more or apply, see details in the comments or contact us today!

Several members of our team recently had the opportunity to attend a ribbon cutting in Clarksville celebrating the openi...
06/01/2026

Several members of our team recently had the opportunity to attend a ribbon cutting in Clarksville celebrating the opening of MillarRich's newest location.

We were honored to be invited by Kittie Hill, pictured with us, and excited to learn more about the valuable services they will be providing to families in our community, including parenting classes and supervised visitation opportunities.

We believe strong communities are built through collaboration, and we're grateful to see additional resources becoming available to support children, parents, and families on their journey.

Congratulations to the MillarRich team on this exciting new chapter!

Learn more about their services through the website link in the comments.

Healthy Families is a free, voluntary in-home support program designed to walk alongside parents through pregnancy and t...
05/27/2026

Healthy Families is a free, voluntary in-home support program designed to walk alongside parents through pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life. Whether you’re a first-time parent, feeling overwhelmed, needing encouragement, or simply wanting extra guidance as your child grows, our caring staff provide resources, education, developmental support, and a listening ear every step of the way. If this sounds like support you, or someone you know, could benefit from, we’d love to connect. Referral link in comments

Need support or know someone who does? The Center for Family Development offers county-specific resource guides filled w...
05/20/2026

Need support or know someone who does?

The Center for Family Development offers county-specific resource guides filled with helpful local services, family resources, and community support across the areas we serve.

Whether you’re looking for assistance now or simply want to be prepared with trusted resources, we’re here to help.

Resource guide link in the comments, feel free to share with someone who may need it.

A tiny hand reaches into a sensory bin, and what looks like simple play is actually something much bigger. In our Healt...
05/19/2026

A tiny hand reaches into a sensory bin, and what looks like simple play is actually something much bigger. In our Healthy Families support groups, moments like these help children build fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, focus, creativity, and confidence through hands-on discovery. While little ones learn through play, parents and caregivers find encouragement, connection, and support along the journey. Because sometimes the biggest growth begins in the smallest moments.

Address

124 Public Square East
Shelbyville, TN
37160

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(931) 684-4676

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