- Initial medical checkups are due within 30 days after the child enters DFPS custody and annually around the child's birthday.
- Checkups are required more often for children under age three:
- Newborn, three -five days, two weeks.
- Two, four, six, nine months, one year, and 18 months
- Two and two and half years.
Reminder: The child must receive a timely Texas Health Steps Checkup by a Texas Health Steps provider. Sick visits and follow-ups do not count!
