Family Support
Community Development Center
111 Eaglette Way
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: (931) 684-7673
Fax: (931) 684-8100
Email: family.support@cdctn.org
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OUR MISSION
Keeping Families Together
Advocacy
Community Awareness
It is the mission of the Community Development Center to provide flexible support services and empowerment to families with members who have severe disabilities in Bedford, Marshall, Lincoln, Coffee, Franklin and Moore counties.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Anyone with a severe or developmental disability which is attributable to a mental and/or physical impairment, which is likely to continue indefinitely, and results in substantial limitations in at least three major life functions.
COORDINATOR
A service coordinator is available to assess your needs and assist you in completing an application.
Support services covered but not limited to:
- Respite or Sitter
- Daycare
- Home modifications
- Specialized equipment & modifications
- Nutrition, Clothing & Supplies
- Personal assistance
- Transportation
- Homemaker services
- Housing costs
- Health related nursing care
- Family counseling
- Summer camp
- Evaluation
How To Apply
Call or email the Family Support Coordinator, Christy Jensen, 931-684-7673, family.support@cdctn.org. Or please see below for the link to the TN State website for the Family Support program. Click on resources drop down then click on forms dropdown. You will see the family support intake form there. Prior to filling out the Intake/Application form, please be sure to call Christy Jensen at 931-684-7673 to ensure that you qualify for services.
https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/disability-aging-programs/family-support.html
Phone: (931) 684-7673
Council
A Family Support Council of local consumers made up of members from Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Lincoln, Marshall and Moore counties meets quarterly to oversee the activity of the program.
