Other Resources
System of care is a framework and philosophy for the transformation of child-serving systems. Established over 25 years ago to better meet the needs of children, youth, and young adults with mental health challenges and their families, this framework has been used across the country to build more accessible, responsive, and effective arrays of services and supports. CRCGs incorporate system of care values throughout their processes.
Texas has committed to the statewide expansion of the system of care framework. Our vision is that all Texas children and youth have access to high quality mental health care that is family-driven, youth-guided, community-based, and sustainable.
The Texas System of Care Toolkit is intended to assist communities in building effective local systems of care by making useful resources and step by step recommendations easily accessible to communities. The toolkit can support CRCGs in their efforts and help expand their vision for a cohesive system.
Texas Education Agency developed an online trauma-informed training video series for educators with meaningful strategies to support the emotional wellbeing and social needs of students and school staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth who have experienced foster care or adoption may be eligible for financial assistance at Texas colleges. Assistance is available for tuition and college-related living expenses.
State College Tuition Waiver Eligibility CriteriaThe college tuition waiver provides exemptions of tuition and fees at Texas public institutions of higher education for youth formerly in DFPS conservatorship, adopted youth, and certain other youth. Learn more about the Waiver Eligibility Criteria.
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program)The federal ETV program provides up to $5,000 a year for college expenses such as rent, books, utilities, childcare, computers, transportation, and tuition. Learn more about the ETV Program.
Other DFPS Education ResourcesOther scholarships, higher education resources, and transition-age youth resources for youth who have been in DFPS conservatorship can be found on the DFPS website.
Higher Education Resource ChartThis resource provides a side-by-side comparison of the state college and tuition waiver, ETV program, and other DFPS education resources available to foster and adopted youth. View the Higher Education Resource Chart.
Map of DFPS RegionsThis map shows where each DFPS region is located and which counties are covered by that region. View the DFPS Regions Map.
Contact Us
Have a question? Want to get in touch? The HHSC CRCG team would love to hear from you, provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have. Here's how you may reach us:
HHSC CRCG team
P.O. Box 13247
MC 2018
Austin, Texas 78711
Tel: 512-206-5255
Email: CRCG@hhsc.state.tx.us