The Tennessee General Assembly established a grant in 1993 to help children in high-risk environments, such as those affected by poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, and dysfunctional families. Local education agencies (LEAs) can use this grant to create Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in schools. These centers aim to prevent and intervene in these issues by forming partnerships with parents, communities, business leaders, and various service agencies. The goal is to collaboratively a… Show More

In 1993, the Tennessee General Assembly recognized the increasing number of children experiencing a combination of high risk environments as a result of poverty, families with substance abuse, domestic violence and dysfunctional families. In order to establish a network of prevention and early i… Show More