Programs & Services
The IWS Children’s Clinic
The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society supports the IWS Children's Clinic. Our state-of-the-art clinic provides medical, dental and behavioral health services to children ages 0 to 21 in need in Oak Park, Illinois and the surrounding areas. For more information, visit childrenscliniciws.org.
Portable Dentistry
When you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. The IWS Children’s Clinic offers a portable dentistry program. Our dental providers visit more than 20 neighborhood schools in the nearby communities. This way children get access to quality dental services, including fluoride, cleaning, and dental sealants. Students needing urgent care are referred to the IWS Children’s Clinic for restorative care–a seamless flow from diagnosis to treatment.
For more information and to schedule a program, email Audrey Greffin, Director of Grants & Outreach, at agreffin@oprfiws.org.
Community Outreach
Through community outreach, we expand our impact, educate underserved families, and share our resources with the community. We attend community events, such as health fairs and resource fairs, and share promotional materials on the Clinic to spread awareness and engage new patients. We also present some educational material on health and nutrition.
To inquire about community outreach, please contact Audrey Greffin, Director of Grants & Outreach, at agreffin@oprfiws.org.
Providing Care for the Whole Child
The Giving Library
Reading and literacy are not only important parts of a child’s development, but they can be fun too! At the IWS Children’s Clinic, each child can pick out a book from The Giving Library to take home after an appointment. We distribute over 15,000 books each year to bring the wonder and joy of reading to children of all ages.
Pet Therapy
Our Pet Therapy program offers a comfortable and safe retreat for patients who may be struggling during their clinic visit. Twice a week, trained therapy dogs visit the Clinic. All interested patients can stop by after their appointment for a brief encounter. Animal-assisted therapy is proven to significantly reduce pain, fear, discomfort, and embarrassment, while promoting feelings of confidence and joy.
