Frequently Asked Questions (常见问题)

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Who is the Healthy Development Community Clinic for?
We provide 服务 that promote health and well-being for children, youth, and families.  

What kinds of 服务 are offered at the Healthy Development Community Clinic?
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Why is my child being referred to the Healthy Development Community Clinic?
Your child or teen may be recommended to this clinic for many reasons. 就像它 can be helpful to check in with your pediatrician, it can also be helpful to check in on other parts of your child’s health and mental health. Perhaps your child needs a chance to talk with an adult who is an expert on listening to children and youth. A group or class could be helpful for your child or teen to help them learn new skills to manage their current challenges. Your child could be referred simply for a chance for parents to connect with other parents. 

Who is able to refer children for 服务?
Parents, teachers, administrators, or other helping adults can refer children for 服务 at the Healthy Development Community Clinic. We want the HDCC to be friendly and approachable, so parents are encouraged to get involved. If you feel that your child may benefit from 服务, you can set up an appointment! T在这里 is nothing wrong with asking for help for your child. Whoever has referred your child for 服务 wants the best for your whole family.  

What will happen in the first appointment?
First, we want to get to know you and your child. We will ask you some questions about you, your child, 还有你的家人. Information is kept confidential and is only used to help us determine how we can best help you. If t在这里 are specific concerns or questions you have, please let us know so we can talk through them. We are 在这里 to support you 还有你的家人! 

What does it mean if the Healthy Development Community Clinic says they are referring my child for other 服务?
Following screenings, we will identify what 服务 your child may need. 如果我们是 unable to provide those 服务, we would like to connect you to other resources in the community that may help your child or family. 

What if I do not have health insurance?
We do not collect information about health insurance. 我们相信 children, youth, and families deserve equal access to care. 

What if I am (or my child is) undocumented?
We do not collect information on documentation status or health insurance. 我们相信 children, youth, and families deserve equal access to care. 

How much will this cost?
T在这里 is no charge to you for HDCC 服务 at this time. If HDCC 服务 have been beneficial for you, and you'd like to donate to our clinic, please click 在这里.

What if I don’t want my child to do this?
As the parent, you are able to make all of the final decisions about your child’s care, unless t在这里 is a major safety issue. We respect your choice to end 服务 at any time, and no 一个 can force you to be more involved in your child’s care. 

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