The Center for Children and Women is Transitioning

The Center for Children and Women will be closing on June 30, 2024, and reopening July 1, 2024 as Texas Children’s Pediatrics (TCP) Westwood.

The good news is that our current pediatric patients can continue to receive primary pediatric care, pharmacy, dental, optometry, behavioral health, speech and nutrition support at the new TCP clinic.

We will continue to deliver the same great service and support for your children. In addition, TCP Westwood will accept most insurance plans.

Women receiving OB and gynecological care at The Center will still need to transition to a new provider by June 28, 2024. Our care coordination team will be reaching out to you to assist or you can call us at the numbers below any time to request a new provider.

As we get closer to the transition, you will get more information from us and from Texas Children's Health Plan.

If you have questions about your care, please contact The Center for Children and Women at 832-828-1005.

If you have questions about your coverage, call Texas Children’s Health Plan at the numbers below:

  • 1-866-959-6555 (CHIP)
  • 1-866-959- 2555 (STAR)
  • 1-800-659-5764 (STAR Kids)

You can get more information by visiting our  frequently asked questions.

Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Extension Update

Starting March 1, 2024. The Texas Health and Human Services (HSS) is extending its postpartum coverage from 2 to 12 months for eligible women. The 12 months of postpartum coverage begins the month after pregnancy has ended. Patients don’t need to apply to extend coverage.

Coverage will be reinstated for those who lost coverage and still fall in the eligibility period.

You should receive a notice from the state through mail or you can log into your Texas Benefits account to check your coverage.

Click here for the FAQ.

To learn more, visit the HHS Medicaid for Pregnant Women and CHIP Perinatal webpage.

Medicaid Coverage Alert

Don't lose your health coverage! We don’t want to lose you as a patient! New rules will require you to renew your Medicaid plan. Learn more

The Center for Children and Women is Transitioning

Southwest location will transition to Texas Children’s Pediatrics – Westwood on July 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Center for Children and Women is closing on June 30, 2024. A new Texas Children’s clinic will be opening at the same Southwest location on July 1, 2024. The new location will be known as Texas Children’s Pediatrics (TCP) Westwood.

Yes. Pediatric patients will be able to pick a Primary Care Provider (PCP) at the new TCP Westwood location. The good news is that we expect many of the pediatric providers who are at The Center for Children and Women to stay on when it reopens on July 1, 2024. We will continue to offer pediatric care, dental, optometry, speech, behavioral health and nutrition support at the new TCP clinic.

Women receiving OB and gynecological care at The Center will need to transition to a new provider by June 28, 2024. Our care coordination team will be reaching out to you to assist or you can call us at the numbers below any time to request a new provider.

Your health coverage will not change. You will still get all the benefits and services that are part of your Texas Children’s Health Plan [Medicaid/CHIP] coverage while your coverage remains in place.

Our pediatric patients can continue getting care at the new TCP Westwood location. To do this, you will need to pick a specific provider for your care. The good news is that we expect many of the current Center for Children and Women pediatric providers to remain at the new location.

If you do not pick a new provider, Texas Children’s Health Plan will assign you a primary care provider. You can always change your provider.

Your medical records are confidential, and a copy can be transferred to another physician or released to you or another person you designate only through your written permission. If you plan to continue with this office, no release of records is necessary. If you choose to see a different physician, please sign an authorization form and return it to the Texas Children’s Medical Records Department as soon as possible so that we may transfer your records to your new physician. If you have any questions about your medical records, please contact the Medical Records Department at 832-824-1630.

Call Texas Children’s Health Plan and let them know that you want to pick a specific provider at TCP Westwood.

  • STAR 1-866-959-2555
  • CHIP 1-866-959-6555
  • STAR Kids 1-800-659-5764
  • If you have questions about your care: Call The Center for Children and Women at 832-828-1005.
  • If you have questions about your coverage or new PCP: Call Texas Children’s Health Plan at one of the numbers below.
    • STAR 1-866-959-2555
    • CHIP 1-866-959-6555
    • STAR Kids 1-800-659-5764