TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 9, 2023

The Tennessee Department of Human Services reports it is taking significant steps to bolster childcare access for families in need as part of its commitment to improve affordable childcare services. According a news release from the department, a majority of licensed childcare agencies participating in the Child Care Certificate Program will receive increased reimbursement rates starting this month. Under the certificate program, the state pays a reimbursement rate directly to childcare providers on behalf of families who are enrolled and meet the program’s income and work or education requirements.