Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) aims to improve the health of women of childbearing age, adolescents, children, infants, and children with special health care needs.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) aims to improve the health of women of childbearing age, adolescents, children, infants, and children with special health care needs. Our staff supports the development of family-centered, community-based, coordinated systems of care.
DSHS Plans for Addressing Maternal and Child Health
The Texas Department of State Health Services’ Title V Block Grant Application is available for public comment until June 19.
The Title V Block Grant Application includes activities DSHS completed in fiscal year 2022 (Sept. 1, 2021-Aug. 31, 2022) as well as DSHS’ plans for the upcoming fiscal year 2024 (Sept. 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2024) to address the needs of Texas mothers, infants, adolescents, and children, including those with special health care needs.
Your feedback can directly affect the health of Texas families.
Please review the Title V Block Grant Application Plans and Annual Reports and either email us your thoughts or complete the survey.
Texas Title V Public Comment Survey
Available for public comment until June 19,2023
You may choose which sections of the Title V Block Grant you want to provide feedback to and do not need to review the entire application or annual report.
FY2022 Annual Reports
- DRAFT - Adolescent Health FY22 Annual Report
- DRAFT - Child Health FY22 Annual Report
- DRAFT - Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs FY22 Annual Report
- DRAFT - Maternal Health FY22 Annual Report
- DRAFT - Perinatal-Infant Health FY22 Annual Report
FY2024 Plans
- DRAFT - Adolescent Health FY24 Plan
- DRAFT - Child Health FY24 Plan
- DRAFT - CYSHCN FY24 Plan
- DRAFT - Perinatal-Infant Health FY24 Plan
- DRAFT - Womens and Maternal Health FY24 Plan
Publications
DSHS produces several publications, some of which are mandated by the Texas Legislature.
Topics include:
- Parenting and information for parents of newborns
- Safe sleep for babies
- Umbilical cord blood banking
- Activities for children in child care
You can find a description of each publication and a link to order them on the DSHS webpage.
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- Maternal Health in Texas
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- Pregnancy, Parenting and Depression
- Pre-Pregnancy Health
- During Your Pregnancy
- Getting Ready for Delivery
- Safe Infant Sleep
- Maternal & Child Health (MCH) - Information for Parents of Newborn Children
- Resources for Moms and Moms-to-be
- Position Statement on Infant Feeding, Updated 2010
- Breastfeeding Support Outreach Partners
- Employers
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- Uterine Fibroid Information
- Maternal and Child Health Publications
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- Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Rehab
- EMS - Reporting Requirements
- Medical Examiner
- Texas EMS & Trauma Registries - Frequently Asked Questions
- Changing Your Password for TRS Access
- How to Read the EMS or Hospital File Upload Report
- Trauma Registry Training
- Hospital Requirements
- Data Requests
- Data Reporting Guide and Rules
- How To Import A Roster to EMSTR
- Justice of the Peace Requirements
- How to add a new user
- Webinars
- Surveillance Analysis and Reports
- Texas Violent Death Reporting System
- Contact Us
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- Resources for Child Passenger Safety Technicians
- Distribution and Education Local Program list
- Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program
- Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations
- Child Passenger Safety Law in Texas
- Hyperthermia Dangers in Texas
- Safe Riders Resources and Materials
- Car Seat Information for Parents
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Get in Touch
Get in Touch
Maternal & Child Health
P.O. Box 149347
Mail Code 1922
Austin, TX 78756
United States