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Foster Care Center of Excellence

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A Medical Home for Children in Foster Care

Children in foster care have unique health needs—and they deserve care from a team that understands them.

CommUnityCare Health Centers is proud to have been designated a Foster Care Center of Excellence by Superior HealthPlans, providing trauma-informed, coordinated care designed specifically for STAR Health members in foster care across Central Texas.

Call (512) 978-9015 to schedule an appointment or to refer a patient.

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A Foster Care Center of Excellence is a healthcare program built to support the medical, developmental, and emotional needs of children and youth in foster care.

At CommUnityCare Health Centers, this means:

  • Providers trained in trauma-informed care
  • Experience with foster care requirements, including STAR Health guidelines
  • Coordinated care across medical, dental, and behavioral health
  • Support for caregivers, medical consenters, and caseworkers
  • A focus on stability—even during placement changes
  • Experience with foster care and STAR Health requirements
  • Faster access to required exams
  • Coordinated care teams trained specifically for the foster care population
  • Multiple Central Texas locations
  • Services regardless of insurance status
  • Providers training in trauma informed care
  • Children and youth currently in foster care
  • Children covered by STAR Health
  • Kinship caregivers and foster parents
  • Young adults who have aged out of foster care (up to age 26)
  • Children connected to foster care through special circumstances
  • Partners include DFPS/CPS, child placing agencies, CASA, residential providers, and community organizations.

Primary Care

  • Well-child visits and required physicals
  • Immunizations and preventive care
  • Sick visits and follow-up care
  • Chronic condition management

Developmental & Behavioral Health

  • Developmental screenings
  • Child & adolescent psychiatry and referrals

Dental Services (Select Locations)

  • Routine exams and cleanings
  • Preventive dental care
  • Oral health education

Care Coordination

  • Help navigating appointments and referrals
  • Support during placement changes
  • Coordination with caseworkers and caregivers

Meeting Foster Care Requirements

  • We offer required “3 in 30” screenings
  • Our team works with you to ensure exams and checkups are completed on time

A team that understands foster care, helps schedule visits, communicates clearly, and provides a welcoming environment.

Call (512) 978-9015 to schedule an appointment.

Reliable access, familiarity with documentation, coordination, and commitment to outcomes.

Call (512) 978-9015 to refer a patient.

For Caregivers

  • Call (512) 978-9015 to schedule an appointment
  • Identify foster care/STAR Health status
  • Bring available documents

For Partners

Encourage scheduling or call (512) 978-9015 to refer a patient.