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Tennessee
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 9, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Tennessee, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource website.
Description of Program and Relief
Free Childcare for Essential Workers
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (THDS) has introduced a new child care assistance program to support families that are serving the state in essential workforce positions. Through payment assistance and a network of temporary care locations, parents who work as essential employees can access child care at no cost during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency until mid-August 2020.
TDHS is also partnering with the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee to establish free child care for school aged children of essential workers. Through this partnership, the YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs will establish a network of temporary/emergency child care locations across the state. Essential employees with school aged children who need care will be able to register at these locations and access care at no charge during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Parents seeking care at these temporary locations, do not need to apply with TDHS first.
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Tennessee Department of Human Services
Dates Available
Effective immediately.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Applications are required for to participate in the for Essential Employee Child Care Payment Assistance program (link to the application is provided below). After an essential employee is approved for this program, TDHS will make arrangements to pay for child care at the TDHS licensed program where the child is currently served. Parents seeking care at YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs temporary locations, do not need to apply with TDHS first.
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