Programs & Services
The IWS Children’s Clinic
The OPRF 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 Program
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 info@oprfiws.org or call 708-848-0528 ext. 230.
Nutrition and Oral Health
Keeping kids healthy is our top priority. Our programs and classes in nutrition and oral health help educate children and parents about healthy eating and healthy living practices. Our facility even has a demonstration kitchen, so classes help bring this information alive!
Last year, in 46 school-based workshops, our Oral Health and Nutrition Outreach Program reached 5,244 kids with tips for caring for their teeth and eating healthy foods.
For more information and to schedule a program, email info@oprfiws.org or call 708-848-0528 ext. 230.
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 IWS 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.
