Maternal and Child Health Publications
Newborn Medicaid Coverage Notice — If the mother of your newborn child had Medicaid coverage at the time of the child’s birth, the child will get Medicaid benefits until he or she turns 1 year old. The facility where the child was born will notify the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) about the birth, and your child will be assigned an identification number. You may use the mother’s Medicaid identification number for coverage of services the child receives until the child has their own Medicaid identification number. A packet will be sent in the mail when it’s time to renew Medicaid benefits for the child. If you have any questions about the child’s Medicaid coverage, call HHSC at 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time. After selecting a language, choose option 2.
How to Order
Order select DSHS publications directly through the HHSC Warehouse or call (512) 250-7162 for assistance with your order.
Reports, Protocols, and Guidelines
Maternal & Child Health legislative reports can be found on the DSHS Reports webpage.
Helpful Publications
Information for Parents of Newborns
According to Texas law (2005 79th Regular Session SB316), physicians, certified nurse midwives, direct entry midwives, hospitals, and birthing centers that provide prenatal care to a pregnant woman during gestation or at delivery will provide the woman with information on immunization, newborn screening, postpartum depression and shaken baby syndrome.
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Information for Parents of Newborns - English (PDF, Stock number: #1-316) Revised December 2025 Information for Parents of Newborns - Spanish (PDF, Stock number: #1-316a) Revised December 2025 Information for Parents of Newborns - Rack Card (English/Spanish) |
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Children
This guide is designed for Medicaid-enrolled women receiving prenatal care or delivery of an infant services, the father of the infant, or another adult caregiver.
The guide provides information about the development, health, and safety of children from birth to age 5. As per 2009 HB1240, enacted by the 81st Legislative Session, a physical copy of the guide is available for free to providers (including staff of hospitals and birthing centers, as well as physicians, nurse midwives, and midwives) who provide prenatal care or deliver an infant of a pregnant woman enrolled in Medicaid. Read the Health and Safety Code, Section 161.501-161.502.
Eligible providers can order the guide at ebestpress.com
For those who are not eligible and would want an electronic copy, download the guide in PDF format:
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Children |
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English: A Parent’s Guide for Raising Healthy, Happy Children (Updated December 2025) Spanish: Guía para padres para criar hijos sanos y contentos (Updated December 2025) |
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation Brochure
2007 80th Regular Session HB 709 requires physicians (and other people permitted by law to attend a pregnant woman during gestation or at delivery of an infant) to provide the woman with the Umbilical Cord Blood Banking brochure before the third trimester of the woman’s pregnancy or as soon as reasonably feasible.
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation Brochure |
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English: Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation Brochure (PDF, Stock number: #6-73) Spanish: Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation Brochure (PDF, Stock number: #6-73A) Participating Cord Blood Hospitals and BanksList of Cord Blood Banks (PDF) |
DSHS Campaign Resources
Safe Infant Sleep Resources | Hear Her Texas Campaign Resources |
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The DSHS Safe Infant Sleep Environment Checklist and more community resources are now available for download at: dshs.texas.gov/SafeInfantSleep. | Share videos, social media posts, and flyers about urgent maternal warning signs. Order printed copies of the Hear Her Texas materials from the DSHS print catalog. |
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Brochures
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) | Communicating with and about |
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(Updated 12/2025) | (PDF, English) (Updated 12/2025) |
Community Involvement Brochures
DSHS Community Inclusion brochures includes information for families and providers about creating an inclusive environment for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). The brochures also include resources for providers to learn more about inclusion and resources to help families find inclusive programs.
A Guide to Community Involvement |
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(PDF, English) (Updated 12/2025) |
Medical Home Brochures
Maternal and Child Health developed brochures to help families and providers understand the importance of the medical home model.
Family Resources | Provider Resources |
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Every Child Deserves a Medical Home: A Guide for Families  | What is a Medical Home?  |
(Updated, 12/2025) | (PDF, Provider Brochure) |
Transition Brochures
DSHS’ Maternal & Child Health publishes brochures to help families and providers understand the importance of planning for the transition to adulthood.
Family Resources | Provider Resources |
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Understanding Health Care Transition:  |
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(Updated 12/2025) | (PDF, English) |
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