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2009 Father of the Year Honored

Brandon Byrd of Tipton County was honored in Memphis on June 20, 2009 as TJC's second ever father of the year.

2009 Mothers of the Year Announced and Honored

Six mothers from across the state have been selected as this year's TJC Mothers of the Year. A reception was held in their honor on May 7, 2009 in downtown Nashville. The public was invited to join us at this free annual event. Read the stories of these courageous women. The Mother's of the Year Awards have received media coverage across the state. See a sampling of media outlets that have carried these stories. See a video of the event below.

Pro Bono Awards

At the reception, we announced the winners of the first annual TJC Pro Bono Awards! Mike Abelow was honored as the TJC Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP was chosen as the Pro Bono Firm of the Year. Learn more about these pro bono heroes.

Community Mothers of the Year

Also for the first time this year, TJC honors two Community Mothers of the Year. These mothers were nominated by their children and selected by TJC. Read their stories.

Tennessee Legislature Approves Home Health Limits

Despite the hard work of TennCare enrollees, advocates, and some state legislators, the legislature passed the 2008 home health limits. Nearly 1,000 Tennesseans and their families are affected by these rules, which limit home health care to at most 40 hours per week for nearly all adult enrollees. ACTION ALERT: Tell your story! Are you being hurt by the cuts? Write a letter to your local newspaper or call your local TV station and ask them to do a story on this problem.

Are You or a Loved One Suffering from the Home Health Cuts?

Court Has Ruled: Cuts Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act

Get more information about how to appeal here. For updates about Crabtree v. Goetz, a case challenging the home health cuts, click here.

Daniels Class: Are you on TennCare? And did you use to get SSI checks?

Here's what to do to help keep your TennCare. <more>

New "LEASE" for Foster Families

TJC announces its Legal Education, Advocacy, Services, & Empowerment (LEASE) project. This project helps middle Tennessee foster children enrolled in TennCare obtain needed health and mental health services. <more>