Human Service Department

Founded in 1896, Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization that provides services to emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and families. It offers in-home residential treatment, foster care and adoption programs. The organization also provides community-based, transitional living and specialized crisis services. It assists clients in daily activities, such as feeding, dressing, learning, communicating and bathing. The organization additionally organizes various recreational and enrichment activities and offers counseling and training sessions. Its CHOICES program provides intensive family-based services to children and adults with a variety of developmental disabilities. Youth Villages center for intensive residential treatment features a nursing station, activity rooms, bedrooms and outdoor play areas. The organization employs counselors and teachers and maintains a location in Cookeville, Tenn.

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) was established in 1973 by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as the delivery system for human resources in 14 counties of the region, focusing on improving the quality of life in the Upper Cumberland area. The agency's mission is to help the Upper Cumberland region cultivate self-sufficiency and build true wealth through innovation, collaboration, and leadership, with a vision of creating a region abundant in resources that fosters a productive and vibrant life for its residents. Generated from the website

The Department of Human Services of the state of Tennessee is the largest public welfare agency in Tennessee. The department provides services for clinical, administrative and program support, as well as compliance access and workplace safety. It maintains various divisions, including adult and family services, appeals and hearings, child support, rehabilitation services, and finance and administration. Additionally, the Department of Human Services operates the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal advice to various programs, legal representation in judicial and administrative litigation and prepares departmental rules and legislations. It also offers services for the visually impaired and disability determination. The Department of Human Services maintains a location in Cookeville, Tenn.