Success Stories

A Golden Program That Works!

Dear Marie,

Kids' Net has proven to be a golden program that works! As a school nurse, I am in constant contact with students, teachers and parents. And it is through ALL of these contacts that I learn about a myriad of student health issues. So many children present with medical, dental and vision needs that have gone unmet. That's because parents have no idea where to take their kids for care, and more often, can't afford to pay for it anyway. Kids' Net has become my primary resource for bridging this health care gap. I have referred a ton of kids in need to Kids' Net and every single one of them has gotten the needed care, and more. It is a pleasure to work with this compassionate organization. For me, Kids' Net has put the heart back into medicine.

Sincerely,
Anne Piotrowski-Altman RN, MSN, FNP
School Nurse

Abraham's Story

When Abraham turned a year old, he lost his insurance benefits and was temporarily uninsured. Before his parents could secure new coverage for him, he woke up one morning irritable and fussy, with a moderate fever and worsening pain in his ears. It was obvious to his parents that he needed to be seen right away. Sandy Sakwa, a certified application assistor who was helping the family apply for Healthy Families referred the family to Kids' Net for help right away.

That same day, a volunteer pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente diagnosed his ear infection and prescribed antibiotics to help relieve the aching symptoms. In addition to a quick recovery, Abraham was able to get friendly and compassionate care in a familiar place: his medical home. Utilizing Kids' Net services helped Abraham's family get the temporary help they needed and the relief of being a happy, healthy family again without the financial burden.