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The Individualized Skills and Socialization Provider page is an online source of information for providers of Individualized Skills and Socialization. This page allows providers to complete and review trainings, find and review provider letters, and link to rules and other services.

The HHS Centralized Background Check Unit is required to do background checks to find out if a person has a criminal history or an abuse and neglect history that might be a risk to the health and safety of children. Background checks are required for Child Care providers, Residential Child Care providers, and Foster and adoptive homes.

The SSPD program provides services in a variety of settings to assist individuals in developing the skills needed to remain in the community as independently as possible. Services included in the service plan consist of counseling, personal care and help with the development of skills needed for independent living in the community. Services vary depending on the regional contract This page contains information for SSPD providers.

Information for Texas Emergency Response Services providers.

Information about the licensing and regulation of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IIDs) in Texas.

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is offering a webinar on April 26 from 1:30–3 p.m. covering the recently revised “Individualized Skills and Socialization Survey Process and ANE Overview” course.

HHSC Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services has published a memo to the local IDD authorities outlining their role after Long-term Care Regulation identifies a potential threat.

Long-Term Care Regulation staff and program providers are invited to attend the following in-person classes hosted in April, May and June

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Individualized Skills and Socialization, HCS and TxHmL providers regarding the latest information from LTCR.

Long-Term Care Regulation staff and program providers are invited to attend the following webinar trainings hosted in April.

Long-Term Care Regulation staff and program providers are invited to attend the following in-person classes hosted in April.

A recording of the Feb. 28 ICF Reporting and Investigating Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation provider webinar with Long-term Care Regulation is available.

Long-term Care Licensing has created process maps to provide an overview of the licensing and certification process.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Long-term Care Regulation (LTCR) is currently accepting feedback from stakeholders regarding proposed revisions to Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Chapter 559, Subchapter H – Licensure rules for Individualized Skills and Socialization.

The HHSC hold harmless period for Individualized Skills and Socialization providers ends on March 17, 2024.