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- Review historical documents on Foster Care Rate Modernization, including the Foster Care Rate Modernization Final Service Description Report - January 2022 and the Foster Care Rate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.