Policy & Blueprint Updates

Breakdowns of T3C policy shifts, service package expectations, and how to interpret the Blueprint in day-to-day agency operations. Designed to help leaders translate regulatory language into real-world practice.

Beyond Compliance: What “Child-Centered” Really Means Under T3C

“Child-centered” has long been a guiding value in child welfare, but under the July 2025 T3C Blueprint it is now a measurable standard. Agencies must show how policies, decisions, and documentation improve each child’s stability, safety, and voice. This edition of The Weekly Shift explores how to align leadership, CQI, and practice to meet the new child-centered expectations with integrity and precision.

Keneisha Fountain

3 min read

The T3C Blueprint in Motion: What the July Updates Really Mean for Agencies

The July 2025 T3C Blueprint raised the bar for agencies across Texas. In just three months, what began as guidance in April became detailed compliance requirements. Placement matching, monitoring, respite, IT coordination, CANS 3.0 alignment, and CQI cycles are no longer optional—they’re mandatory proof points. This article unpacks the key differences between the April and July Blueprints and what they signal for the future of foster care compliance.

Keneisha Fountain

2 min read