What is Residential Childcare Licensing?
Residential Childcare Licensing (RCCL) is the division of TDFPS that established the Minimum Standards for foster care. These standards are the minimal requirements that must be met by agencies that provide foster care and adoption, agency staff, and foster and adoptive parents in relation to their roles. RCCL or “Licensing” is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring agency compliance with these standards relating to the care of the foster and adopted children. The document listing regulations and requirements for CPS foster homes and private agencies and their foster homes is referred to as Minimum Standards. They may be found at standards & regulations. Licensing also investigates (or requires agencies to investigate) any complaints or allegations of violations of the Minimum Standards.
