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Tennessee Fixes Orphan Kids’ Benefit Theft | Nashville News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Tennessee’s foster kids who lost parents to tragedy are finally getting their Social Security survivor benefits back — after years of the state siphoning over $38 million to cover daily living costs. Flagged by federal health officials, the practice was exposed through public records revealing funds used for therapy, babysitting, and even drug tests. Now, Tennessee has joined a federal “Fostering the Future” program, creating individual Treasury accounts where the money earns interest and stays untouched until kids turn 18 — ensuring these young people have a real financial safety net as they step into adulthood. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/111d7ebe06b61a62