The Children's Clinic
Pediatrics • River Forest, IL • Since 1916
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Children’s Clinic (Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society) is a nonprofit pediatric health clinic serving underserved children from birth to age 20 in Oak Park and surrounding western suburbs (Cook and DuPage counties). It provides comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, supported by social work resources, with a focus on ensuring access to care for low-income families. The organization has operated since 1916, is headquartered in Oak Park, IL, and staffs a pediatric medical and dental team plus social workers. It is operated under the umbrella of the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society, also known as The Children’s Clinic Sponsored by OP RF IWS.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Sliding fee scale offered; exact plans listed on site
Sliding fee scale, Medicaid plans, private insurance (some)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What ages does the clinic serve?
Infants, children, and young adults, ages 0 to 21.
Commitments
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by The Children's Clinic showing the pediatrics practice in River Forest, IL.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: varies widely with some low-scoring reviews regarding patient experience and perceived quality of care (not explicitly aggregated as a single numerical total across platforms)
Patients praise
- accessible pediatric care for all insurance statuses
- comprehensive services including medical, dental, and behavioral health
- mission-driven care focused on the community
Common complaints
- concerns regarding quality of care for Medicaid patients
- perceived prioritization of students over licensed staff in specific departments
"I absolutely feel that because this is a Medicaid dental office, they feel they can get away with giving their Student Dentists..."
- Yelp Review regarding IWS Children's ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Donate | Support Our Future - IWS Children's Clinic - Jun 3, 2026
- Diane M. Butterfield, MD - Chicago - Lurie Children's - Nov 24, 2025
- Volunteers give back on Presidents' Day at Oak Park children's clinic - Feb 16, 2026
- In the News - Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society - Dec 2, 2025
- Volunteers give back on Presidents’ Day at Oak Park children’s clinic - Feb 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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