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   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. 		  
   
   Application for Medicaid Programs for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care (Form 1011) This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) (Separate Website)
Services for children with special medical needs who are either Medicaid eligible or who meet other income guidelines.
By: Texas Department of State Health Services 		  
   
   Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Newsletter for Families (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of State Health Services 		  
   
   Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (Separate Website)
Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through Children's Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Both programs offer health care benefits, including regular checkups and dental care.
By: TexCare Partnership
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   CHIP: Children's Medicaid (Separate Website)
eZ-Application is a quick and easy way for you to get health insurance for any child in your family who doesn't have health insurance.
By: TexCare Partnership
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   CSHCN Application booklet including instructions This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of State Health Services
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Information for Families on Applying for Health Insurance (Separate Website)
All Texas families with uninsured children are eligible for assistance in getting health insurance through either CHIP or Children's Medicaid programs. The program your children qualify for will be based on your family's size and your ability to pay.
By: TexCare Partnership
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Kincare Primer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This primer provides information to families, headed by a relative who are not involved with CPS, about their rights and responsibilities.
By: Texas Legal Services Center 		  
   
   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   Maternal & Child Health (MCH) (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of State Health Services 		  
   
   Medical Transportation Program (Separate Website)
Provides transportation to eligible Medicaid recipients for covered health care services when no other transportation is available.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Medically Dependent Children Program: Frequently Asked Questions (Separate Website)
Information regarding the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) as well as contact information on how to apply to the program is provided.
By: Texas Department of Human Services 		  
   
   Medically Dependent Children Program: Overview (Separate Website)
MDCP provides a variety of services to support families caring for children who are medically dependent and to encourage deinstitutionalization of children in nursing homes.
By: Texas Department of Human Services 		  
   
   Medically Dependent Children Program: Rights of Caregivers (Separate Website)

By: Texas Department of Human Services 		  
   
   Medically Dependent Children Program: Services (Separate Website)
  
   
   Oral Health Program (Separate Website)
Oral Health Program staff are located in Austin, Lubbock, Tyler, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso. These dental public health professionals provide preventive dental services to eligible low-income, underserved, pre-school, and school-aged children who are Texas residents.
By: Texas Department of State Health Services 		  
   
   Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin  
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Texas Health Steps (Separate Website)
Texas Health Steps (THSteps) is for children from birth through 20 years of age who have Medicaid. Texas Health Steps provides regular medical and dental checkups and case management services to babies, children, teens, and young adults at no cost to you. If your child's doctor finds a health problem during a checkup, he or she can make sure your child gets the medical care that is necessary to help prevent problems that could make it hard for your child to learn and grow.
By: Texas Department of State Health Services 		  
   
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