Introduction
The Texas Child-Centered Care (T3C) Credentialing Team operates within the DFPS Purchased Client Services (PCS) division. The team reviews and verifies a broad range of materials to ensure each provider meets operational, clinical, and administrative standards. Credentialing helps ensure that children, youth, and young adults in DFPS care receive consistent, high-quality services aligned with T3C principles.
Overview
The T3C Credentialing process verifies that each provider’s policies, staffing, and service delivery align with DFPS’s defined Service Packages. Providers may receive either an Interim Credential—a time-limited approval for providers transitioning to T3C—or a Full Credential, which confirms full compliance with all standards.
Credentialing applies to both Child Placing Agencies (CPAs) and General Residential Operations (GROs) and includes continuous quality assurance to maintain compliance throughout the credential period.
Responsibilities
The T3C Credentialing Team:
- Reviews and evaluates provider applications for Interim and Full Credentialing.
- Confirms that documentation meets DFPS and T3C requirements.
- Coordinates with PCS Contracts, CPS divisions, and other partners to ensure provider readiness.
- Issues credential determinations and verification forms.
- Provides technical assistance to providers and DFPS staff regarding credentialing standards and submissions.
- Supports quality assurance efforts and maintains data integrity within the T3C Credentialing process.
More information
More information about T3C, What’s new, and Frequently Asked Questions, can be found on the Texas Child-Centered Care landing page.
Contact Information
For questions about the T3C Applications or credentialing requirements contact DFPSProviderCredentialing@dfps.texas.gov.