TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 18, 2025

Tennessee’s embattled Department of Children’s Services (DCS) still lacks oversight, according to a new audit from the state comptroller. Axios Nashville reports that while the audit found some improvements have been made, DCS still fails to meet the needs of abused and neglected children. The audit notes delayed and incomplete investigations of abuse and neglect claims, an over dependence on temporary transitional housing, delayed reporting of child fatalities, and a lack of oversight in juvenile detention. “These findings call for immediate attention and meaningful action to improve oversight, accountability and care for Tennessee’s most vulnerable children and youth,” an auditor told lawmakers this week.