The FAD worker must facilitate contracts with verified and non-verified IAC providers. The FAD worker must ensure that verified and non-verified intermittent alternate care (IAC) providers establish a contract before the services are authorized and received.

The FAD worker must ensure that verified foster parents establishing a contract with DFPS to provide IAC care are in good standing, and their home complies with the Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies found in Title 40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 749, Subchapter OExternal Link.

The FAD worker must ensure that facilities providing IAC services are in good standing with DFPS and have provided a copy of their facility license or registration.

The FAD worker must ensure that foster homes, businesses, or facilities verified by private CPAs provide documentation that DFPS (RCCL or Contracts) has not taken adverse action against them. A verbal or written statement from the facility is sufficient.