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07, 2024
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06, 2024
UCHRA Public Transportation Go Routes Fare-Free Starting July 1
Effective July 1, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation’s Go Route will be fare-free. “We are thrilled to be able to provide this vital transportation service free of charge,” said Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation Director. "Removing the fare makes our bus routes in Algood, Cookeville, Crossville, and McMinnville more accessible to everyone. [...]
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06, 2024
In the News: UCHRA Transportation Increasing Driver Pay
The following article was published by Newstalk 94.1 and can be found here. The pay increase is effective July 1, 2024. Base pay for UCHRA Public Transportation drivers has been bumped up to $14 per hour after a vote from the Executive Board. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said drivers with their CDL can receive up to [...]
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06, 2024
Cheryl Cox, Community Intervention Director, Retires After 35 Years at UCHRA
Cheryl Cox, a dedicated member of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA), has been honored for her 35 years of service. Cox, who joined the agency as a Correction Specialist in 1989, has been an integral part of the Corrections Department, holding various roles over the years. During her tenure at UCHRA, Cox has [...]
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06, 2024
Putnam County Office Awaiting Additional Crisis LIHEAP Funds
The Putnam County UCHRA office is not accepting crisis LIHEAP applications at this time. Please stay tuned for updates. This only impacts the Putnam County UCHRA office.
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06, 2024
Home Care Specialist
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is currently seeking Home Care Specialists in all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. Home Care Specialists are responsible for providing in-home services to clients as indicated on the client's individual service plans while assisting clients in achieving short- and long-term goals. Duties include: Provide services in the client's home to assist [...]
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06, 2024
UCHRA Announces New Director of Community Intervention
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has selected Melissa Hoisington as the new director of UCHRA’s Community Intervention department. Hoisington, whose most recent work experience is that of Senior Regional Crisis Director for Volunteer Behavioral Health, brings more than 15 years of professional social work experience as well as experience with treatment planning, case [...]
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04, 2024
Van Buren County Head Start Achieves FA2 Compliance
Congratulations are in order for UCHRA's Van Buren County Head Start and the leadership team for achieving compliance in all areas of Focus Area 2 (FA2) Review. FA2 provides an opportunity for individual grant recipients to demonstrate their effectiveness in implementing a high-quality program for children and families served over the course of their grant [...]
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04, 2024
UC Recovery Receives Opioid Abatement Funds
The UC Recovery CONNECT program, a program of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has been awarded opioid abatement funds. The UC Recovery CONNECT project was among 139 other applicants seeking funding via the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council. UC Recovery requested $5,161,469 to fund the first three years of the project. “We are committed [...]
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04, 2024
IN THE NEWS: A better quality of life
The following article was published in the Herald-Citizen and can be found here. With an aging population becoming more and more prevalent in the Upper Cumberland, officials are taking steps to better serve that demographic. "How do we provide a better quality of life, and how do we keep people in their homes longer?" [...]