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Juvenile Court grant for Safe Babies Court approved; program will serve infants and toddlers

5672025 · August 25, 2025
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Summary

The commissioners approved a three-year, $585,000 state grant to create a Safe Babies Court program via the Juvenile Court to serve infants and toddlers at risk of entering Department of Children’s Services custody.

The Shelby County Board of County Commissioners approved a state grant contract on Aug. 25 to implement and operate a Safe Babies Court program administered through Juvenile Court. The contract is with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for $585,000 covering the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

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