Child Protective Services of Memphis, TN

Department of Children’s Services – Shelby Region

The Department of Children’s Services is Tennessee’s public child welfare agency and establishes statewide standards for performance that reflect best practices for child welfare.

The Department investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. We also administer the state’s foster-care system and we work especially hard to find permanency for the children and youth who come into our care, whether that is through reunification or adoption.

URL:  https://www.tn.gov/dcs.html

Address:  40 South Main Street, Suite 600, Memphis, TN 38103

Phone Number: (901) 578-4001

Report Child Abuse 24/7: (877) 237-0004  OR   online at https://apps.tn.gov/carat/

Office Hours:  M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM