Alexandria childcare nonprofit The Campagna Center coming together with a few partners to host a back-to-school health fair to help families in need.
The fair aims to help preschool-age children from families at 100-200% of the federal poverty level. The health fair will run from Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Friday, Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Campagna Center headquarters (418 S. Washington Street).
For a family of four, 100% of the federal poverty level would be an annual income of $31,200 while 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for a family of four would be $62,400.
According to a release:
The Campagna Center’s Back-to-School Health Fair will take place from August 14-16 at its newly renovated HQ space in Alexandria, VA. This year’s event, with the help of community partners, will focus on children’s health awareness and feature a variety of special offerings, including:
- A complete hearing and vision for every child
- A complete height and weight measurements for every child
- A collection of hemoglobin for children who need it
- Dental screenings will be performed (August 15)
- Personal assistance to help families with enrollment documents
- Assist families with completing ASQ (development screening tool used for children entering our programs)
- Verify any special diets and food allergies with families
- Community partners (Neighborhood Health) will assist in Medicaid enrollment
