DCS Talks about the Independent Living program with director, Courtney Matthews

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DCS Talks

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DCS Talks, is a podcast production of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The intention of DCS Talks is to promote dialogue among child welfare professionals, foster parents and the entire community about ways to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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DCS Talks about the Independent Living program with director, Courtney Matthews

DCS Talks

27 minutes 17 seconds

2 years ago

DCS Talks about the Independent Living program with director, Courtney Matthews

In this episode of DCS Talks, Courtney Matthews, the Director of Independent Living at DCS is interviewed. The Independent Living program offers help to youth who are in foster care and who may turn 18 and as an adult will “age out” of the child welfare system. These services include creating a personalized transition plan with each child that address topics such as education, housing, employment, finances, physical and mental health. The Independent Living program offers help through services designed to assist youth in foster care as they work toward self-sufficiency.