As a mom, Mona only wanted what was best for her baby. She noticed her baby was skipping certain milestones. Concerned, Mona sought help from a local free clinic but was dismissed as an anxious new mother. She then found Mercy Care where pediatricians listened and made sure Mona had the resources she needed especially when her daughter was diagnosed with autism. Early intervention is key to long-term success for children with developmental disabilities.

In Georgia, undocumented children can’t receive state health insurance unless they have a disability. Even then, they must wait five years to become eligible.

Nine-year-old Oliva was put on a train in Guatemala. Arriving in Atlanta, she was met by her grandmother who brought her to Mercy Care for a checkup. Undocumented, Oliva would have to wait five years to receive state health insurance. But thanks to Mercy Care’s pediatric case managers, Olivia is thriving and enrolled in her new schools’ gifted program.

Mercy Care’s pediatric program can be the first step in setting a child up for long term success that they otherwise might not receive. Beyond medical services, Mercy Care identifies other needs impacting a patient’s overall wellbeing. Parents like Mona and children like Olivia can find a medical home and safe space at Mercy Care thanks to our donors.