Texas Foster Care Centers of Excellence Award Recipients

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults treats the trauma of children in foster care. Each year, more than 29,000 children are involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) in Harris County. Harris County Resources for Children and Adults provides services to support children who have experienced abuse and neglect. These children are also in the care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

6300 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX 77081
1-713-295-2570
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo educates students, provides patient care and conducts biomedical and clinical research, graduating the most healthcare professionals in Texas. Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, and cutting-edge research, TTUHSC is training the next generation of highly qualified health professionals. In addition to Amarillo, TTUHSC centers in Lubbock, Midland and Odessa have also been named Foster Care Centers of Excellence.

1400 S. Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
1-806-414-9800
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock educates students, provides patient care and conducts biomedical and clinical research, graduating the most healthcare professionals in Texas. Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, and cutting-edge research, TTUHSC is training the next generation of highly qualified health professionals. In addition to Lubbock, TTUHSC centers in Amarillo, Midland and Odessa have also been named Foster Care Centers of Excellence.

3502 9th Street, Suite 130
Lubbock, TX 79423
1-806-743-1188
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

3601 4th Street, 3rd Floor
Lubbock, TX 79430
1-806-743-7335
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4804 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79423
1-806-743-7800
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite C
Lubbock, TX 79413
1-806-743-7660
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Midland educates students, provides patient care and conducts biomedical and clinical research, graduating the most healthcare professionals in Texas. Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, and cutting-edge research, TTUHSC is training the next generation of highly qualified health professionals. In addition to Midland, TTUHSC centers in Amarillo, Lubbock and Odessa have also been named Foster Care Centers of Excellence.

316 Secor Street
Midland, TX 79701
1-432-620-1111
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa educates students, provides patient care and conducts biomedical and clinical research, graduating the most healthcare professionals in Texas. Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, and cutting-edge research, TTUHSC is training the next generation of highly qualified health professionals. In addition to Odessa, TTUHSC centers in Amarillo, Lubbock and Midland  have also been named Foster Care Centers of Excellence.

701 W. 5th Street
Odessa, TX 79763
1-432-703-5300
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Founded in 1996, Bethesda Pediatrics is a faith-based non-profit organization that provides many services. This includes pediatric medical, dental, and ophthalmologic care. It also includes counseling, case management, Your Texas Benefit enrollment help, food and community education classes for the East Texas community. In 2020, their programs had over 24,900 encounters. This includes 5,177 new clients. Bethesda Pediatrics is also the founder of the Smith County Food Security Council, a group dedicated to ending hunger in Smith County.

1350 East Richards Street
Tyler, TX 75702
1-903-531-9455
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In 2014, MD Kids Pediatrics was founded by MD Medical Group and opened their doors to meet the needs of families seeking accessible and specialized pediatric health-care services in Texas. MD Kids Pediatrics’ mission is to provide easy access to health services. They’re currently delivering quality health services at 34 practice locations, making MD Medical Group the fastest growing medical group in the state with clinics in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, Greater Houston area and in El Paso. MD Kids Pediatrics services and locations: www.mdmedicalgroup.us/locations/md-kids-pediatrics.

181 Gus Rallis
El Paso, TX 79932
1-915-242-0339
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4659 Cohen Dr., Suite B
El Paso, TX 79924
1-915-217-1140
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

1512 Zaragoza, Suite 1-A
El Paso, TX 79936
1-915-855-7700
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights 

UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights offers primary care for children, adolescents and adults and specialty care for adults, including endocrinology and cardiology. In 2017, the center earned Level 3 recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the highly respected National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). As the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School, UT Physicians is a national leader in the delivery of integrated, personalized care, with many of our doctors listed among the “Best Doctors in America.” Through UT Physicians Multispecialty – The Heights, patients have access to a full practice of more than 2,000 clinicians certified in 80 medical specialties and subspecialties.

925 N. Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77008
1-713-486-7200
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – Noon

UTMB Pediatrics – Primary Care

The UTMB Department of Pediatrics has long been dedicated to serving the foster care community and its designated caregivers and families. In 2018, our pediatricians recognized the distinct medical, behavioral, and social challenges faced by foster children. This realization led our Primary Care Division to collaborate with clinic administration and departmental leadership to create a specialized clinical environment designed to meet the unique needs of this vulnerable population. Our clinics are structured to provide seamless access for foster families, ensuring continuity of care with dedicated pediatricians who understand the complexities of this community. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to offering exceptional, comprehensive medical services to all children, with a particular focus on those who have been separated from their family of origin. Our team of well-trained pediatricians is devoted to delivering compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of every child we serve.

Bay Colony Town Center
2785 Gulf Fwy S
Suite 2.200
League City, TX 77537
1-888-886-2543
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Galvez Shopping Center Location
6416 Broadway Street
Galveston, TX 77551
1-409-772-3695
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence

Learn more about Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence.

Children’s Health Specialty Center Dallas
2350 North Stemmons Freeway
Suite F2100
Dallas, TX 75207
1-214-867-6000
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children’s Health Specialty Center 1 Plano
7609 Preston Road
Suite P2700
Plano, TX 75024
1-214-867-6000
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.