Resources

• Adoption

  • ATIN Information Information from the IRS regarding an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number.
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. The site includes many resorces and information regarding adoption.
  • Tennessee Department of Vital Records Provides information regarding birth certificates.
  • The Adoption Center of the Midsouth Provides Information about Tennessee’s Laws on Adoption

• Government

  • 4th Circuit Court Rules of the Court The 4th Circuit Court Rules of the Court contains local rule 26 which addresses guidelines for co-parenting time.
  • Knox County 4th Circuit Court The official website of Knox County’s 4th Circuit Court. This site includes information regarding Orders of Protection, Parenting Plans, and Trial Managemnt in Divorce Cases.
  • Knox County Chancery Court The Knox County Chancery Court receives filings for cases and disputes involving contracts, divorces, real property disputes, real property sales, workers compensation, guardianships, conservatorships, name changes, and removal of minor disabilities.
  • Knox County Juvenile Court The Knox County Juvenile Court website contains information regarding filing fees, directions, and local rules of the court.
  • The Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges The Council promotes best court practices and a better understanding of the problems and needs of the dependent and neglected, unruly and delinquent children coming before the courts.

• Local Area Programs

  • Child and Family Tennessee As stated on their website, “working in partnership with the community, it is the mission of Child and Family Tennessee to provide a continuum of services that enhances family life through prevention, treatment and advocacy.”
  • Helen Ross McNabb Center Helen Ross McNabb center provides mental health care, addiction/recovery, and social services to children, adults, and families of East Tennessee.
  • Restorative Justice A collaborative initiative of the Knox County District Attorney, Knox County Juvenile Court, and Compassion Coalition for at-risk youth who have been convicted of nonviolent crimes and can be sentenced to community service in lieu of jail.
  • Tennessee Treatment Centers and Programs This link provides a listing of alcohol and drug treatment centers in Tennessee.
  • The Knoxville Family Justice Center The Knoxville Family Justice Center is a comprehensive support center that serves domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their children.