Other than in a catchment area where DFPS contracts with a Single Source Continuum Contractor, all providers of 24-hour residential child care must complete a contract or agreement with DFPS in order to receive foster care maintenance payments. This includes the following providers:

• Foster family homes verified by DFPS.
• General residential operations.
• Residential treatment centers.
• Independent foster family homes.
• Independent foster group homes.
• Supervised Independent Living (SIL) providers.
• Child-placing agencies.
• Any other entity that meets the definition of “child-care institution” in 42 U.S.C. §672External Link.

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §700.328