Established by the Tennessee General Assembly as the state’s centralized informational resource and advocacy agency for the well-being of children and youth.

Nashville, TN
Joined August 2009
Outside of your county's specific rank, the 2026 County Profiles and Rankings Report provides a detailed profile into several categories; Affordability & Economic Security, Education & Early Learning, Health & Development, and Child Safety & Risk Behavior tn.gov/content/tn/tccy/educa…
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The 2026 County Profiles and Rankings Report is an amazing tool for communities across Tennessee! Kylie Graves explains why this data is so important. tn.gov/content/tn/tccy/educa…
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How are Tennessee's children and families doing financially? Explore how your county ranks overall in economic well-being on TCCY's FUTURE Data Dashboard. tn.gov/content/tn/tccy/educa…
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TCCY's 2026 County Profiles & Rankings are out! Visit our FUTURE Data Dashboard to find your county's stats and detailed information on more than 100 county specific indicators in child well-being. tn.gov/tccy-future/county-pr…
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The 2028 Budget Recommendations regarding education and early learning; "Make clearing the SmartSteps waitlist the top educational priority for the upcoming fiscal year and pursue all available funding mechanisms while maintaining existing services." tn.gov/content/tn/tccy/educa…
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A 2028 Budget Recommendation in affordability and economic security; "Appropriate state funds to offset the new federal SNAP cost-sharing requirements, ensuring eligible Tennesseans retain access to benefits." Why it matters & how to solve the issue: tn.gov/content/tn/tccy/educa…
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TCCY has released the FY2027-28 Budget Recommendations, an annual report aimed to assist policy makers and communities in advancing systems that uplift and support TN's children, youth and families. Click the link to read and share the full report! tn.gov/content/tn/tccy/educa…
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TN hospital and emergency dept. data show many young people 24 and under are seeking care related to suicidal thoughts and non-fatal self-harm. These encounters highlight critical opportunities to connect young people with support during times of crisis.tn.gov/tccy/programs0/ccmh-h…
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The 2026 Resource Mapping Report highlights the impact of federal and state funding to child serving programs. Watch this short video to learn how the State finds solutions for federal funding disruptions through impactful partnerships! tn.gov/tccy/programs0/resour…
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The 2026 CCMH Report shows that TN has built many points of prevention, early identification, training, consultation, school-based support, child care support, family support, care coordination, and crisis response. tn.gov/tccy/programs0/ccmh-h…
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Every voice matters. Help shape the future of TN's children & youth by taking this short survey. Your feedback will help identify needs across the state and assist in guiding future priorities, resources, and services. Your input can make a lasting impact! redcap.tccy.tn.gov/redcap/su…
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TCCY's 2026 Resource Mapping Report highlights how federal funding heavily impacts the programs that benefit children, youth and families across the state. Watch this video to learn more and click the link to read and share the Resource Mapping Report! tn.gov/tccy/programs0/resour…
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The 2026 CCMH Report marks the release of the Council's inaugural annual report. It provides valuable insights into the current state of youth's mental health in TN and highlights emerging trends while identifying opportunities to strengthen support. tn.gov/tccy/programs0/ccmh-h…
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TCCY's 2026 Resource Mapping Report highlights how Tennessee's investment in early childhood is working! Watch this short video to learn about the return on investment and opportunities to continue supporting children, youth & families in TN. tn.gov/tccy/programs0/resour…
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TCCY's 2026 Resource Mapping Report is out and includes several new indicators members of the General Assembly and the public can use to improve outcomes for children and youth! Watch this short video with the mind behind all the data to learn more! tn.gov/.../pro.../resource-m…
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The 2026 CCMH Report gives the Governor, General Assembly, and state agencies a recurring way to see how investments are organized, where programs and services connect, what children are experiencing, and where additional improvements may be needed. tn.gov/tccy/programs0/ccmh-h…
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Thank you to all who joined members of the TCCY team at our conference with @EtsuBrain called, "Building Workplaces that Work: Practical Leadership Strategies for Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Workforce." Your presence and engagement made the event truly impactful!
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TCCY staff proudly wore green during our recent commission meeting to raise awareness for children’s mental health. We are especially grateful for the leadership of Commission Member Ella Britt of @VbhVolunteer whose work helps amplify the voices of youth across the state!
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2026 Resource Mapping Recommendation: Shift new investment toward prevention and early childhood. This would reduce the number of children who eventually need intensive services while generating more value per dollar. Read the full report here: tn.gov/tccy/programs0/resour…
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TCCY would like to recognize @pathwayskitchen! Watch this short video to hear from a few of Pathways’ participants about how the organization has helped them and what advice they have for adults who work with justice involved youth!
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