Licensing & T3C
Licensing & Texas Child-Centered Care
Understanding our responsibilities, agency services, and Texas Child-Centered Care credentials.
Agency
Kids Grace Child Placing Agency
Texas Child-Placing Agency
Credential
T3C Credentialed Provider
Our Commitment to Safety, Quality & Accountability
Kids Grace Child Placing Agency is a Texas Child-Placing Agency providing foster care and adoption-related services. Child-Placing Agencies are regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) through Child Care Regulation. These requirements include applicable licensing standards, home verification responsibilities, oversight, documentation, and regulatory monitoring.
What Is a Child-Placing Agency?
A Child-Placing Agency (CPA) works with families and caregivers to arrange and oversee eligible foster care and adoption placements. Child-Placing Agencies are responsible for evaluating and verifying foster homes, supporting approved caregivers, and supervising placements in accordance with applicable requirements.
What Is Texas Child-Centered Care (T3C)?
Texas Child-Centered Care, commonly referred to as T3C, is a Texas foster care service and reimbursement framework designed to align services and support with the individual needs of children and youth. T3C includes defined service packages and support categories addressing different levels and types of care needs.
Kids Grace T3C Services
Kids Grace is credentialed for the following T3C service packages:
Additional credentialed support categories:
Supporting Children Through Individualized Care
Each child has unique strengths, experiences, and support needs. Our goal is to work alongside caregivers and child welfare partners to promote appropriate services, coordinated care, and stable family environments.
Areas Served
Kids Grace participates in T3C services associated with the following Texas catchment areas: 4Kids4Families, Belong, Empower, and DFPS Region 7. Service availability and placement coordination may vary according to applicable agreements and individual placement needs.