Three to Know

Monthly Partner Spotlight
EPEL shares partner information monthly that serve children and families in our community. All information has been provided by the organization itself and is responsible for the accuracy of the content. If you would like your organization to be a part of Three to Know , email EPEL . Each month an organization is featured so we make connections, align services, and work strategically to serve more effectively.
Tell us about your organization
Greater Elgin Family Care Center (GEFCC) is a nationally recognized, Federally Qualified Health Center, providing quality, affordable and fully integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental health, and substance use disorder services to families in our community. 

We have 9 Community Health Centers in 5 northeastern Illinois counties. GEFCC is accredited by The Joint Commission, certified as a Primary Care Medical Home and repeatedly nationally recognized for both our health outcomes and cost efficiency. Our mission is to provide quality and affordable health care for all, including those without the ability to pay.  
How does the work you do impact our youngest learners birth to 5 years old?
Our work impacts our youngest learners by ensuring that children 0-5 years old and their families have access to quality and affordable health care services, thus helping them have a healthy start in life.
 
We provide prenatal care, pediatric care, and family medicine.  We also provide dental health services for children and their families, as well as pediatric psychiatry and counseling services for all ages. Our Family Case Management Program is available for pregnant women and moms of babies up to the age of 1.  We offer weekend and evening appointments, same-day and next-day appointments, transportation assistance, and our services are provided on a sliding fee scale. 
Something you might not know about our agency...
You might not know that Greater Elgin Family Care Center is providing pediatric dental care within all schools in District 300 and at several schools in District U-46.