Austin, Texas

The Austin Children’s Health Project (ACHP) provides services to children in the greater Austin area. The patients seen by the ACHP include medically underserved children from urban school sites and one resource center identified to have a high population of low-income families. Many children who attend these schools come from newly immigrated families. These newly immigrated populations are less likely to be up to date on immunizations and have often received limited or no preventative health care. The ACHP brings pediatric primary care directly to children in need through long-term relationships with schools in the Austin area. The intent is to provide these children with a medical home. Staff works closely with school nurses in order to focus services toward children with the most need --- those with no current primary care provider.

Bringing consistent, high quality medical services to isolated communities and providing care without regard to ability to pay, the ACHP helps to overcome persistent barriers to health care in the region: geographic isolation, lack of transportation, lack of insurance and lack of financial resources.

Available Services:

• Comprehensive physical examinations and immunizations;
• Management of acute and chronic illnesses;
• Nutrition assessment and body weight monitoring;
• Screenings for lead, hemoglobin, and vision and hearing testing;
• Substance abuse assessment and referrals;
• Social services and case management; and

• Community and speciality health provider referrals.

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