What is the Child Watch Visitation Program?

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TEXARKANA, INC.Children's Dental ClinicMission StatementThe purpose of the Children's DentalClinic is to provide basic dental care tochildren, ages six through twelve years;registered in Texarkana, Texas andArkansas, public schools; who, thoughthey do not qualify for or receive state orfederal assistance, or private insurancebenefits, are unable to receive privatedental care. A child eligible for clinicservices must be referred by schoolnurses of the district in which he or sheis enrolled in school. School districtsserved by the clinic are TISD, TAISD,PGISD, and LEISD. There is no chargefor appointments.••••• ft .When the Clinic Is OpenThe clinic is in session September(after Labor Day) through May , andfollows the school calendar of the areaschools. The clinic is open Thursdayevenings. from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.patients from the clinic who haveagreed to provide their services at nocharge. Dental hygienists areavailable, and a comprehensive dentalhealth curriculum is taught to eachpatient and parent.Location••• * •••••••••The clinic is located at 313 W. Broad. Itconsists of two operatories, onehygiene/exam room, one sterilizationroom, classroom space, and storage.Staffing of Clini~._-_ .... _....Local dentists are providing dentalservices in the clinic, and on a referralbasis when necessary. Jr. League ofTexarkana volunteers provide supportservices and funding.•••••••••••••• ••••••••••••Scope of CareProvidedProject ImpactBasic care to be offered at this clinicincludes: fillings, extractions, hygiene.Pulpotomies and stainless crowns areoptional with each participating dentist.Patients requiring specialized treatmentare referred to dentists acceptingSince its inception (October, 1990),the clinic has provided dental servicesto several hundred Texarkana children,the actual cost value of such serviceswell exceeding $30,000.00.18 EAST BROAD TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS 75502PHONE 5011772-994859