Tenn. Code § 37-2-202
Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 716
The various counties are hereby authorized to establish and operate a department of children's services to take custody and guardianship of the person of any child adjudicated dependent and neglected, unruly or delinquent by a juvenile court and placed in the custody of such department.
T.C.A. § 37-2-202