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 [...]
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 [...]
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?" [...]
During the month of February, the CHANCE Girls Home collected donations and made purchases using grant funds through their Teen Outreach Program (TOP) with Oasis. These items were utilized to create care bags for children undergoing cancer treatments and hygiene bags for their families to utilize during unexpected overnight stays at the hospital. On March [...]
Our Jackson County office will be closed, Monday, March 4. Clients may call our Putnam County office for assistance at (931) 528-1127.
TOP Learning Collaborative: Closing the Opportunity Gap for Youth in Custody in Tennessee TOP® (Teen Outreach Program) is an evidence-based model that provides engaging and empowering experiences that support healthy social and emotional development in teens. Elements of TOP include: Weekly [...]
This Valentine's Day, UCHRA Public Transportation is sharing the love by offering FREE rides on its Go Route in Algood, Cookeville, Crossville, and McMinnville! On Wednesday, Feb. 14, hop on board and enjoy the convenience of UCHRA Public Transportation's Go Route without worrying about fares. Whether you're commuting or planning a special day out, UCHRA [...]
This #NationalEnergyAssistanceDay learn more about the importance of energy assistance programs such as #LIHEAP and help spread the word to those who may be able to receive energy assistance! Click here to learn more.
The 2023 UCDD-UCHRA Annual Report is now available online. To view the report, click here.
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Classroom Teacher to serve the Chance Girls Home. The Classroom Teacher is responsible for educational curriculum and implementation at the group home. Instruct in all curriculum areas To maintain standards of conduct and enforce discipline as needed To report the progress of [...]
