Training & Technical Assistance

The State CRCG Office provides training and technical assistance through the tools listed below. CRCG leaders may also reach out to the State CRCG Office for specific training and TA needs related to their local CRCG.

Training and TA Tools

This handbook provides information for CRCG leaders and members to build and maintain their local CRCG. It outlines the basics of CRCGs, walks through starting your CRCG, reviews the roles of both leaders and members, goes over the CRCG process, and more. Tools and resources to supplement this guidebook can be found on the Training Toolkit page of this website.

Want to learn about how to start a CRCG and sustain it? The CRCG Toolkit is a comprehensive resource that offers in-depth guidance for CRCG leaders and members. The toolkit combines information from the CRCG guidebook, webinars, and incorporates useful resources such as training videos and worksheets into easy to navigate modules.

View the Training Toolkit

These one-page tip sheets provide best practices your CRCG can implement throughout the CRCG process, from the referral, preparation, the meeting and staffing, and follow up. For more details on each topic, check out the supplemental video series linked below.

There are multiple layers of requirements related to CRCG operations. CRCGs are a part of a Memorandum of Understanding and are embedded in the policies and procedures of various programs and resources across the state. The following resources outline the roles and responsibilities of CRCGs within the CRCG MOU, programs and resources:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Non-Educational Funds

CRCGs play a role in connecting children and families with disabilities to Non-educational funds.

For guidance on the non-educational funds process, view the Texas Education Agency's Office of Special Populations and Monitoring (OSPM) presentation.

Permanency Planning

CRCGs play a role in creating permanent living arrangements for children who are currently residing in an institution. Learn more about Permanency Planning.

Waco Center for Youth

CRCGs provide letters of recommendation for youth referred to Waco Center for Youth for long-term psychiatric treatment. Learn more about Waco Center for Youth.

For guidance on what to include in the recommendation letter, review the placement recommendation letter outline. For a sample letter, please contact the State CRCG Office.

North Texas State Hospital

CRCGs provide letters of recommendation for youth referred to North Texas State Hospital-Vernon for forensic services. Learn more about North Texas State Hospital-Vernon.

For guidance on what to include in the recommendation letter, review the placement recommendation letter outline. For a sample letter, please contact the State CRCG Office.

HB 1204 - Juvenile Justice Diversion

CRCGs play a role in diverting children in the juvenile justice system by recommending services for the child and family to the juvenile probation department. Learn more about
HB 1204 - Juvenile Justice Diversion.

State Supported Living Centers

CRCGs play a role in the admission process for youth to State Supported Living Centers. Learn more about
State Supported Living Centers.

Trainings and Events

Webinars

The State CRCG Office offers a webinar series to support and train local CRCG leaders, members, and partners. These webinars highlight state agency partners and provide training on key statewide initiatives. They also discuss programs that can help serve CRCG clients. Each webinar focuses on a topic important to local CRCGs.


Restorative Practices for CRCGs Webinar Series: Strengthening Individual, Family, School and Community Partnerships

Join the State CRCG Office and Region 4 Education Service Center for the Restorative Practices for CRCGs Webinar Series: Strengthening Individual, Family, School, and Community Partnerships.

The purpose of this webinar series is to provide introductory information on the principles of Restorative Practices.

  • May 31, 2023, from 2-3 PM CDT/1-2 PM MDT: The Circle Experience
  • June 28, 2023, from 2-3 PM CDT/1-2 PM MDT: How to Implement Circle Practices during CRCG Meetings: Part 1
  • August 23, 2023, from 2-3 PM CDT/1-2 PM MDT: How to Implement Circle Practices during CRCG Meetings: Part 2
  • To register for the webinar series, visit the Restorative Practices for CRCGs Registration webpage.

    Monthly Leader Training and Bridge Call

    The State CRCG Office hosts a monthly leader training and bridge call. These sessions offer time to provide training and technical assistance to CRCG leaders and answer questions, as well as an opportunity for leaders to share ideas, discuss challenges, and network. A portion of these sessions are dedicated to regional cohort breakout rooms to allow leaders to connect and build partnerships with other CRCGs in their region.

    All CRCG leaders are welcome and encouraged to join each month. The training occurs every second Wednesday of the month from  CT. A calendar invite will be sent to all CRCG leaders with the meeting information. CRCG members can contact their CRCG leaders for registration information.

    For questions or additional information, please contact the State CRCG Office.


    Monthly Leader Training and Bridge Call Schedule

    from 10‑11:30 AM CDT/9‑10:30 AM MDT

    from 10‑11:30 AM CDT/9‑10:30 AM MDT

    from 10‑11:30 AM CDT/9‑10:30 AM MDT


    Conference

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    2023 Texas System of Care (TxSOC) and CRCG Conference

    Building Authentic Connections: Reconnecting, Reimagining, and Revitalizing
    July 25-27, 2023 Austin, TX and Virtual

    The 2023 TxSOC and CRCG Conference is an interagency conference for youth, family members, state leaders, child-serving providers, and community leaders focusing on building authentic connections, collaborating to improve outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families, and will spotlight voices with lived experiences.

    CEUs will be available. Registration is coming soon!
    Room blocks are available at the Hampton Inn and Home2Suites.
    For more information, contact TxSOC at info@txsystemofcare.org.
    View the Save the Date flyer.

    Recorded Webinars

    Contact Us

    Have a question? Want to get in touch? The State CRCG Office 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:

    State CRCG Office
    Texas Health and Human Services Commission
    Office of Mental Health Coordination
    8317 Cross Park Drive, Suite 350
    Austin, TX 78754
    Tel: 512-206-5255
    Email: CRCG@hhsc.state.tx.us