 |
|
|
 The is organized and operated by the . Established in 1931, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is the oldest and largest private agency in Florida to serve people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. The Miami Lighthouse Heiken Children’s Vision Program has played a vital role in helping foster children reach their full potential in school by offering free monthly vision exams and prescription eyeglasses. The Miami Lighthouse Heiken Children’s Vision Program has helped Our Kids ensure that these children do not face additional and unnecessary stress at school and in their everyday lives due to poor vision. For more information regarding mobile vision unit dates and registration, please contact Gabriela at Our Kids (305) 455-6285.
 The has helped Our Kids provide much needed dental care to uninsured and under-insured children in foster care. Each month, several children in foster care receive complete dental exams, cleanings, fillings and sealants by certified and licensed dentists and dental hygienists. Dr. Ashka Soni is a pediatric dentist and sees patients ranging from 0-11 years of age and Dr. Perla Ivanier-Temkin is a general dentist and serves patients ranging from 12-21 years of age. For more information regarding dental mobile unit dates and registration, please contact Gabriela at Our Kids (305) 455-6285.
 optometrists are experienced in treating and managing various eye conditions and have the skill and experience necessary to ensure that patients are comfortable and confident with their vision. The doctors and staff play an essential part in helping Our Kids ensure children in foster care are receiving quality eye care by licensed, caring professionals. Clarin Eye Care provides comprehensive eye exams and prescription eye glasses to uninsured and underinsured youth in foster care. Their generosity and dedication to the community has improved the quality of life for these very special children. To schedule an appointment for a child receiving out-of-home care, please contact Gabriela at Our Kids at 305-455-6285.
 The doctors and staff at are dedicated exclusively to providing orthodontic care for children, adolescence and adults. They provide the highest quality of care in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment and have been long-time supporters of Our Kids. Dr. Brilliant and her staff have provided free orthodontic services to young adults and teens aging out of foster care. Not only did they give these young adults a beautiful new smile, but they also helped boost their self-esteem as they start their journeys into adulthood. For more information, please contact Gabriela at Our Kids at (305) 455-6285.
 specializes in dental and cosmetic dentistry and has his private practice in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida. He has always believed in giving back to the community and was more than willing to help Our Kids ensure that foster youth are receiving the quality dental care they need and deserve. Dr. Vazquez has been a long-time Medicaid provider and also offers pro-bono and discounted dental services through Our Kids to several children in foster care. The attentive and courteous staff helps make the transition into foster care a little easier for children and teens entering the system as well as the case workers and caregivers who support them. For more information, please contact Gabriela at Our Kids at (305) 455-6285.
 is a general dentist serving children, teens and adults, ages 3 years and older in South Florida. A long-time supporter of Our Kids, Dr. Ellins has provided free quality dental care to uninsured foster youth. By reaching out to the community, Dr. Ellins has helped abused and neglected children receive much needed dental care. His generosity has given children in foster care a healthy smile and improved overall quality of life. For more information, please contact Gabriela at Our Kids at (305) 455-6285.
|
|
