A QRTP is a home-like facility that is contracted, accredited, and licensed. For a child to be placed in a QRTP and for the agency to continue to receive federal Title IV-E funding for the placement, public child welfare agencies must meet:
- detailed assessment,
- case planning,
- documentation,
- judicial determinations,
- and ongoing review and permanency hearing requirements.
As of Oct. 1, 2019, child welfare practices and procedures were updated to reflect the new FFPSA requirements related to QRTPs. DCYF submitted a state plan update to the federal Children’s Bureau in December 2019 and received feedback in Spring 2020. DCYF addressed their questions and made minor updates to the policy.
On Oct. 8, 2020, the Children’s Bureau approved our updated policy, state plan, and our qualified individual waiver. Child welfare practices and procedures were again updated on Nov. 13, 2025, to reflect DCYF’s current QRTP practices. You can view the approved policy and waiver form.
Facilities must also be licensed and comply with criminal records check and child abuse and neglect registry check requirements as well as be accredited as outlined in their contracts. All QRTP facilities must get accredited within 12 to 18 months of contracting. All QRTPs who have been contracted for 18 months are accredited or are actively working towards accreditation. All BRS facilities must meet FFPSA QRTP standards.
Qualified Residential Treatment Program Requirements
The QRTP requirements are necessary for all non-family homes where the state wants to claim Title IV-E.
