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Foster Care

At Children's Medical Center

Referral Directory

Hospital Contact:

Kathy Jancuska
Sondra Perry

Key Contact:

Sandra Arthur, RN, PNP
Dianne Bippert, LMSW
Matthew J. Cox, M.D. - Clinical Director
Tanya Gibson
Mary Pat Glazier, MSN, RN CPNP - Nurse Practitioner
Kathy Jancuska
Sondra Perry
Ann Sirley - Social Worker

Phone numbers:

214-456-6919
Fax 214-456-6401

Description of services:

Children in foster care are seen by a pediatric nurse practitioner with the support of physicians on the medical staff, all of whom are experienced in treating victims of abuse and neglect.

Procedures performed or problems diagnosed and treated:

  • Foster care placement exams
  • Pre-adoption physical and developmental screenings
  • Primary care medical services for children in foster care in Dallas County, including:
    • Texas Health Steps Services
    • Immunizations
    • Case management
    • Social support

Information for referral sources:

  • Services are available for children in the custody of Dallas County Child Protective Services
  • Appointments can be arranged by foster parents or CPS workers.

Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for an appointment:

  • Patient name and date of birth
  • Name of CPS caseworker and date and reason for CPS custody
  • Possible health concerns and immunization records

Why Children's Medical Center?

The Foster Care program at Children’s is the only one in Dallas County dedicated exclusively to providing primary medical care to children in foster care.

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