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)
CRCGs play a role in connecting children and families
with disabilities to non-educational funds for NECB support services.
For guidance on the NECB support services process, view the
Region 10 Education Service Center's
NECB Support Services webpage.
CRCGs play a role in creating permanent living arrangements for children who are currently residing in an institution. Learn more about Permanency Planning.
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 treatment recommendation letter outline. For a sample letter, please contact the HHSC CRCG team.
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 treatment recommendation letter outline. For a sample letter, please contact the HHSC CRCG team.
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.
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
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.
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 CDT/9‑10:30 AM MDT
from 10‑11:30 AM CDT/9‑10:30 AM MDT
2025 Texas System of Care (TxSOC) and CRCG Conference
Pathways to Partnership: Enhancing System Integration for Children, Youth and Families
July 15-17, 2025
Austin, Texas and Virtual
Registration is now open for the 2025 TxSOC and CRCG Conference. This collaborative event is for children, youth, family members, state and community leaders, and child-serving providers.
Topics will highlight:- Accessibility
- Voices of lived experience
- Systems integration
- Workforce development and wellness
Please register now on the 2025 TxSOC and CRCG Conference website. The conference will be available both virtually and
in-person.
Continuing education units will be offered. Hotel room blocks
are available at the Hampton Inn.
The Conference Planning Committee is seeking exhibitors for the conference. Applications are due by May 16, 2025. To learn more and apply, refer to the 2025 TxSOC and CRCG Conference Call for Exhibitors.
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@hhsc.state.tx.us