Special Education, Youth, and Juvenile Justice
This page has information on emancipation, special education, and what to do if your kid is having trouble in school.
Legal Information: Booklets
This link will download a booklet on emancipation from Legal Aid of East Tennessee.
Special Education, School Fees, Riding the School Bus
This link will take you to a page with booklets from Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. You can find info on special education, school fees, and riding the school bus.
Statewide Social Services:
For help by phone, dial 211 for Tennessee’s community services help line or visit the 211 website.
Kid Central is a one-stop shop for Tennessee families to connect with important information and resources provided by Tennessee state departments.
Legal Help:
If you are in Tennessee, you can ask a lawyer for help with a legal issue at no cost. It is fast and easy, and all you need is a computer. This is a FREE service for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
How it works:
- You will answer a few questions to see if you qualify for their service. If you qualify, you will have the option to create an account.
- If you are eligible, you can ask their volunteer attorneys a non-criminal question.
- Once your question receives a response, you will get an email. You will need to sign into the website to read your response and ask any additional questions.
Visit https://tn.freelegalanswers.org/ to sign up.
