RCC Contract Requirements Index & Reference Guide
Official Document (current): 24_Hour_RCC_Requirements_FY26.pdf — FY26 version, 114 pp (added Jun 16 2026; DFPS contract HHS001511700549). Prior version retained: 24_Hour_RCC_Requirements.pdf (113 pp).
Hyperlinked resources: the FY26 RCC embeds 168 unique hyperlinks (TAC rules, CPS Handbook, DFPS Resource Guides & forms, statutes, gateways, T3C Blueprint) — much of the operative content lives in those links. Catalogued in FY26-RCC-Requirements-Hyperlink-Index.md.
Refuge-House contract docs: Vendor Certifications (Form 4543) + Amendment No. 1 in regulatory-references/DFPS/.
Document Type: Residential Child Care (RCC) Contract Requirements
Sections Referenced in Refuge House Policies: See below
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Contract Terms Referenced
- Contract Term 7: Service delivery requirements (most frequently referenced)
- Contract Term 5: Alternative and Substitute Care requirements
- Contract Term 8: Service coordination requirements
- Contract Term 10: Discharge and permanency requirements
Key Requirements Relevant to Refuge House
Contract Term 7 - Service Delivery Requirements
Scope: Comprehensive service delivery requirements for T3C service packages
Key Components:
- Service package implementation requirements
- Case management standards
- Documentation requirements
- Quality assurance expectations
- Aftercare service requirements
- Service coordination protocols
Referenced in:
- FC-T3C-01 (T3C Basic Foster Family Home Support Services Policy)
- FC2-01 (Admission Assessment Policy)
- FC3-01 (Individual Service Planning Policy)
- FC7-01 (Family Connections and Engagement Policy)
- FC10-01 (Physical and Mental Health Care Policy)
- FC10-01.1 (Physical and Mental Health Care Procedure)
- FC14-01 (T3C Discharge and Permanency Planning Policy)
- FC-AF-01 (Aftercare Services Policy and Procedure)
- FC-AF-01.1 (Aftercare Services Procedure)
- FC-RR-01 (Recruitment and Retention of Foster Families Policy)
- FC-17 (Home Studies Policy)
- FC18-01.1 (Alternative and Substitute Care Procedure)
- FC10-01.2 (STAR Health Coordination Procedure)
Contract Term 5 - Alternative and Substitute Care
Scope: Requirements for alternative and substitute care arrangements
Referenced in:
- FC18-01.1 (Alternative and Substitute Care Procedure)
Contract Term 8 - Service Coordination
Scope: Service coordination and collaboration requirements
Referenced in:
- FC18-01.1 (Alternative and Substitute Care Procedure)
Contract Term 10 - Discharge and Permanency
Scope: Discharge planning and permanency achievement requirements
Referenced in:
- FC14-01 (T3C Discharge and Permanency Planning Policy)
- FC18-01.1 (Alternative and Substitute Care Procedure)
Where This Document is Referenced in Refuge House Policies
Policies Referencing RCC Contract Requirements
FC-T3C-01 - T3C Basic Foster Family Home Support Services Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC2-01 - Admission Assessment Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC3-01 - Individual Service Planning Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC7-01 - Family Connections and Engagement Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC10-01 - Physical and Mental Health Care Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC10-01.1 - Physical and Mental Health Care Procedure
- References: Contract Term 7
FC10-01.2 - STAR Health Coordination Procedure
- References: Contract Term 7
FC14-01 - T3C Discharge and Permanency Planning Policy
- References: Contract Terms 7, 10
FC-AF-01 - Aftercare Services Policy and Procedure
- References: Contract Term 7
FC-AF-01.1 - Aftercare Services Procedure
- References: Contract Term 7
FC-RR-01 - Recruitment and Retention of Foster Families Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC-17 - Home Studies Policy
- References: Contract Term 7
FC18-01.1 - Alternative and Substitute Care Procedure
- References: Contract Terms 5, 8, 10
Key Compliance Areas
Service Delivery (Contract Term 7)
Requirements:
- Comprehensive service package implementation
- Case management standards and ratios
- Documentation and reporting requirements
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Aftercare service delivery
- Service coordination and collaboration
Impact on Operations:
- All service delivery policies must align with Contract Term 7
- Documentation standards must meet contract requirements
- Quality metrics must be tracked and reported per contract terms
- Aftercare services must meet contract specifications
Alternative Care (Contract Term 5)
Requirements:
- Alternative and substitute care arrangement protocols
- Service coordination for alternative placements
- Documentation requirements
Impact on Operations:
- FC18-01.1 (Alternative and Substitute Care Procedure) must comply with Contract Term 5
Service Coordination (Contract Term 8)
Requirements:
- Inter-agency collaboration protocols
- Service coordination standards
- Communication requirements
Impact on Operations:
- Service coordination procedures must align with Contract Term 8
Discharge and Permanency (Contract Term 10)
Requirements:
- Discharge planning protocols
- Permanency achievement standards
- Transition support requirements
Impact on Operations:
- FC14-01 (Discharge and Permanency Planning Policy) must comply with Contract Term 10
Search Tips
- For Service Delivery: Search for Contract Term 7
- For Alternative Care: Search for Contract Term 5
- For Service Coordination: Search for Contract Term 8
- For Discharge: Search for Contract Term 10
Note: Full document stored as 24_Hour_RCC_Requirements.pdf in regulatory-references/source-pdfs/
Related Document: See also RCC-ADDENDUM-INDEX.md for addendum requirements
Last Updated: January 2025