Leaders say...

"Our state's Human Resource Agencies provide a wide range of programs and services that are delivered with commitment and compassion. The HRA's continue to offer hope and provide opportunity for the people they serve."

Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen


Hope Delivers

"Transportation for people with disabilities is not easy. You will never know how that trip to Springfield helped me find happiness for that one day."

Cindy D. of Nashville, TN


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What We Do
TAHRA Background

altOur association is formed by nine Human Resource Agencies delivering social services to all 95 counties in Tennessee. In 1973, the Tennessee General Assembly established the Human Resource Agencies to be the delivery system for human services throughout the state. Authorized by Chapter 289 of the Public Acts of 1973, Tennessee’s Human Resource Agencies operate under the authority of Title 13, Chapter 26 of Tennessee Code Annotated.

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Overview of Programs

altOur agencies operate under a broad mandate to deliver social services across the state. Each agency, under the guidance of their governing board, is continuously assessing the needs specific to their area and planning services best suited for their region.

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Current Conditions and Important Trends

The total services delivered through our agencies increased $41.2 million over the past five years. Services for our Education and Employment Programs and Health Care Services were cut. All other service groups gained funding. Transportation is our fastest growing service group.

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Looking to the Future

Our vision

for our association is to become the first choice to deliver social services to our area and provide the opportunity for each person to have a sense of self-worth and well being; accept responsibility for self, family, and community; and have the capacity to be productive and independent. 

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TAHRA - Your Best Choice to Deliver Hope to Your Community

Over the past 35 years our association (TAHRA) has established an effective statewide network to deliver social services to our communities.  Every day we help more Tennesseans become self sufficient through the effective delivery of financial support, job training, transportation, nutritional services, and many other important social services to our friends and neighbors in need.  Our proven track record delivering a broad selection of programs, our strong and experienced network of employees and volunteers, and our cost-effective administrative structure make us your best choice to deliver hope to your community.

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