Child Guidance is a public health program within the Oklahoma City-County Health Department. Its purpose is to promote optimal development, healthy behavior and effective interaction for families & children.

Child Guidance Programs

• ASCENT
• Behavioral Health Services
• Child Care Consultation
• Child Development and Parent Education
• Developmental Screening Initiative
• The Incredible Years Program
• Parent-Child Interaction Training
• Speech-Language Pathology Services

The Child Guidance Clinic includes Speech-Language, Hearing, Developmental & Behavioral Health services targeting the children & families of Oklahoma County. Services are provided by a staff of professional Child Development Specialists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Behavioral Health Specialists & Social Workers.

There are no eligibility requirements; any and every parent in Oklahoma County is encouraged to use Child Guidance as a resource. Any fees for services are assigned according to a sliding fee scale and ability to pay. No person will be denied services for inability to pay!

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