Children often need appointments the day they get sick. Ask your children's doctor or nurse how to make same-day, evening and weekend appointments.

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Healthy Families Insurance
You may be able to get low-cost health, dental and vision insurance for children through some HMOs. It's a great choice if you qualify.

AIM Program
Low-cost health insurance for pregnant women and infants
(800) 433-2611

Childbirth
Information on childbirth www.childbirth.org

Family Voices
Health care advocacy for children with disabilities
(888) 835-5669 www.familyvoices.org

Healthy Families
Health insurance for families with low incomes
(800) 880-5305 www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov

KidsHealth
Health care for children
www.kidshealth.org

Talking with Kids
Free booklet on talking with kids about difficult issues
(800) 244-5344 www.talkingwithkids.org

The Wellness Guide
Health information and resources
www.wellnessguide.org