Each organization’s plan and timeline for transitioning to the T3C System will be unique. Based on communication with stakeholders, DFPS has identified the following suggestions as some of the ways providers are approaching the transition:
- Review historical documents on Foster Care Rate Modernization, including the Foster Care Rate Modernization Final Service Description Report - January 2022 and the Foster Care Rate Modernization Pro Forma Modeled Rate Report - February 2023 to understand the process used to build out the modernized T3C System.
- Review the T3C System Blueprint, particularly the requirements for each Service Package and/or Add-On Service (see sections below) and identify which ones your organization may wish to provide.
- Conduct a gap analysis, based on the Service Packages and/or Add-On Services to determine what, if anything, is needed by the organization to provide the service, and use this information to develop a more thorough provider level transition plan.
- Ask questions if something is unclear or if more information is needed – reach out to the Department via the agency’s dedicated email address: DFPS Texas Child-Centered Care.
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Visit T3C Ready at T3Cready.org, an initiative of the SSCCs and the Texas Alliance of Child & Family Services. T3C Ready contains valuable information to help providers actively prepare for the transition, including details on the two types of grant funds available for Fiscal Year 2024 to be utilized for T3C transition needs. ACH Child and Family Services-Our Community Our Kids (ACH-OCOK) has entered into a contract with DFPS to administer the FY 2024 funds. ACH-OCOK anticipates releasing a Request for Applications (RFA) in early May 2024, notify grant awardees in mid-June 2024, and to distribute grant funds early July 2024. Please watch the website for additional information.