Pursuant to Section 40.058 (i) of the Human Resources Code, DFPS contracts with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to set rates for foster care services. In accordance with statute and the Department’s contract, the Provider Finance Division within HHSC establishes methodology, calculates reimbursement rates, and collects cost reports for DFPS’ Residential Child Care Services.
The T3C System includes new rate methodology, new fully funded foster care rates, and an updated comprehensive cost report. Residential Child Care Contracts with DFPS will follow the Methodological Rate Schedule for T3C Services, including any foster family home pass through requirements.
DFPS will reimburse each Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) in accordance with the same Methodological Rate. Under the T3C System, SSCCs will continue to have flexibility within the Community-Based Care model to pay Residential Child Care providers using a customized rate schedule, with a minimum pass-through requirement established in the SSCC contract.
Payment will be made for the selected primary Service Package the child is receiving – meaning only one primary Service Package rate per day of care will be applied. If the child is receiving a T3C Service Package (except for Short-Term Assessment Support Services) through a Child Placing Agency, and the agency is Credentialed to provide Add-On Service(s), for which the child is eligible, each Add-On Service rate will be paid in addition to the primary Service Package rate for the Service Package. Add-On Service rates do not apply to General Residential Operation Tier I or Tier II settings.
Child Placing Agency/Foster Family Home T3C Methodological Rates Primary Service Packages
| Primary Service Package | Methodological Daily Rate Total | Child Placing Agency Retainage Portion | Foster Family Home Pass through Portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| T3C Basic Foster Family Home Support Services | $83.29 | $36.39 | $46.90 |
| Substance Use Support Services | $148.14 | $88.57 | $59.57 |
| Short-Term Assessment Support Services (Not eligible for Add-On Services) |
$150.40 | $77.22 | $73.18 |
| Mental & Behavioral Health Support Services | $169.49 | $109.92 | $59.57 |
| Sexual Aggression/Sex Offender Support Services | $186.47 | $88.57 | $90.78 |
| Complex Medical Needs or Medically Fragile Support Services | $187.80 | $94.53 | $93.27 |
| Human Trafficking Victim/Survivor Support Services | $217.26 | $117.05 | $100.21 |
| Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD)/ Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Services | $219.98 | $129.20 | $90.78 |
| T3C Treatment Foster Family Care Support Services | $328.41 | $188.83 | $139.58 |
Child Placing Agency/Foster Family Home T3C Methodological Rates Add-On Service Services
| Add-On Service | Methodological Daily Rate Total | Child Placing Agency Retainage Portion | Foster Family Home Pass through Portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition Support Services for Youth & Young Adults Add-On Service |
$37.40 | $11.27 | $26.12 |
| Kinship Caregiver Support Services Add-On Service |
$38.22 | $38.22 | Not Applicable |
| Pregnant & Parenting Youth or Young Adult Support Services Add-On Service |
$51.22 | $24.94 | $26.28 |
General Residential Operations-Tier I T3C Methodological Rates
Treatment/Transition Service Packages
| Service Package | Methodological Daily Rate Total |
|---|---|
| Tier I: T3C Basic Child Care Operation | $270.80 |
| Tier I: Services to Support Community Transition for Youth & Young Adults who are Pregnant or Parenting | $365.60 |
| Tier I: Sexual Aggression/Sex Offender Treatment Services to Support Community Transition | $366.17 |
| Tier I: Substance Use Treatment Services to Support Community Transition | $389.67 |
| Tier I: Emergency Emotional Support & Assessment Center Services | $390.91 |
| Tier I: Complex Medical Needs Treatment Services to Support Community Transition | $422.30 |
| Tier I: Mental & Behavioral Health Treatment Services to Support Community Transition | $453.53 |
| Tier I: Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Services to Support Community Transition | $461.23 |
| Tier I: Human Trafficking Victim/Survivor Treatment Services to Support Community Transition | $472.14 |
General Residential Operations-Tier II T3C Methodological Rates
Stabilization Support Service Packages
| Service Package | Methodological Daily Rate Total |
|---|---|
| Tier II: Sexual Aggression/Sex Offender Services to Support Stabilization | $540.60 |
| Tier II: Substance Use Services to Support Stabilization | $565.50 |
| Tier II: Aggression/Defiant Disorder Services to Support Stabilization | $574.65 |
| Tier II: Complex Mental Health Services to Support Stabilization | $583.33 |
| Tier II: Complex Medical Services to Support Stabilization | $623.53 |
| Tier II: Human Trafficking Victim/Survivor Services to Support Stabilization | $669.03 |