VIP is available at no cost to pediatric patients at their regular pediatric visits (check-ups) between birth and 5 years of age.
For more information, or to schedule, reschedule, or cancel a VIP session call or text VIP Coach Sara Benitez at: (646) 799-1271 or Find VIP Coach Sara next time you are at Children's Aid!
Languages available: English, Spanish
For caregivers of children 0-5 getting pediatric care at Milbank Health Services: VIP sessions take around 25 minutes and take place in the clinic. Please include some extra time on the day of your child's medical appointment in order to have time for a VIP session!
If you are a foster parent: Foster parents can still get VIP! You will be able to meet with a VIP Coach and get a free toy or book, but currently you will not be able to shoot a video unless the child's biological parent has provided written permission.
Hours: VIP is available at the following times: Mondays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
VIP at Children's Aid is available thanks to the support of the NYC City Council's City's First Readers, the Tiger Foundation, and the Marks Family Foundation.
