TN representative files 14 federal civil rights complaints against DCS over treatment of children with disabilities, placement issues

Tennessee Representative Aftyn Behn filed 14 federal civil rights complaints against the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) over issues including disability discrimination, sexual assault in certified placements, retaliation against families reporting misconduct, and falsified case records. The complaints seek federal investigations, halting parental rights terminations, and compliance with Olmstead Act requirements for children with disabilities.