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Monthly grocery benefits (SNAP) and cash help for families with children (Families First). Apply online, by phone, or at the county DHS office.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Direct support for Greene County Schools families who need food, clothing, shelter and other basic needs, plus referrals to local agencies. Coordinates the Food for Kids backpack program, school supplies and food boxes. Families request services with an online FRC Referral Form.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
For students without fixed, regular, adequate housing, including those doubled up, in motels, shelters or cars, and unaccompanied youth. Speeds up enrollment and record transfers, arranges tutoring and transportation, provides school supplies and clothing, and coordinates referrals.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
3-Star rated early childhood education and day care center run by Holston Home.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
3-Star rated early childhood education and day care center run by Holston Home. Serves low-income and single-parent families among others.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities offering job skills training, supported employment and life skills classes.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Private Christian school on the Holston Home campus for residents and day students who struggle to succeed in school or in the community. Includes credit recovery toward a diploma.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Recruits, trains and supports foster families. A Child & Family Specialist supports each placement, with 24-hour on-call help, respite care and a daily rate. Most needed: homes for teens, sibling groups, medically fragile children and Spanish-speaking children. Family service centers are in Greeneville, Johnson City, Knoxville and Bristol VA.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Christian therapeutic residential care for youth. Wiley Center serves boys ages 11-21; Bewley Center and Hull Residence serve adolescent girls; Brumit Center Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) is the independent-living program. Staff include teacher-counselors, Child and Family Specialists, mental health professionals and adventure-based counselors. The agency also provides intensive in-home services with birth families.
Call 423-638-4171 ask for Intake
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Free, confidential crisis support and referrals for youth who are thinking of running away or are homeless, and for their families.
Call 800-786-2929 Text National Runaway Safeline
Last checked: October 26, 2026
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Christmas shopping trip where officers take children from struggling families to shop at the Greeneville Walmart (about 270 children in 2024). Funded by public donations through the Greene County Law Enforcement Association.
Last checked: December 8, 2024
Tennessee DHS child support office for the 3rd Judicial District: establishing paternity and support orders, enforcement and modifications.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
County office of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (Northeast Region): child protective services, foster care and family services.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to DCS by phone or through the state's secure online reporting site. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
State child care payment assistance for parents or guardians who work or attend school. Apply through the One DHS Customer Portal or with paper form HS-3408 at a local DHS office.
Last checked: October 26, 2026
East Tennessee 211: (865) 215-4211 or dial 211. This site adds to 211. It does not replace it.
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Contact 211 of Northeast Tennessee: 423-246-2273
