Training & Technical Assistance
The HHSC CRCG team provides training and technical assistance through the tools listed below. CRCG leaders may also reach out to the HHSC CRCG team for specific training and TA needs related to their local CRCG.
Training and TA Tools
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)
This resource guide educates CRCGs about the programs
and services across various state agencies that
collaborate with CRCGs for their operations per state
statute, ensuring interagency coordination and the least
restrictive setting for a child, youth or adult.
View the
CRCG Interagency Services Resource Guide
This document provides guidance for what CRCGs should
include in a letter of support for treatment. For a
sample letter, please contact the HHSC CRCG team.
View the
CRCG Letter of Support Outline
Trainings and Events
The HHSC CRCG team 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 HHSC CRCG team.
from 10‑11:30 AM CST/9‑10:30 AM MST
from 10‑11:30 AM CST/9‑10:30 AM MST
from 10‑11:30 AM CDT/9‑10:30 AM MDT
The HHSC CRCG team 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.
Recorded Webinars
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@hhs.texas.gov