Ranked Among the Best
U.S. News & World Report named our hospital one of the best children’s hospitals in the region.
Our Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity (RICA) is a trauma-informed pediatric clinic dedicated to a whole person care approach. Led by Dr. Amy Young, we provide trauma-informed pediatric care (including to children who have suffered maltreatment) and offer integrated primary care, mental health services, and educational advocacy. Our team is committed to helping children reach long-term stability, prioritizing a warm handoff into adult care as they age out of the foster system.
We accept a range of insurance plans, including IEHP, to help make care accessible to those who need it most, including foster and homeless youth.
Why Choose Us
- Coordinated care: Our care team includes specialists from different fields who work together and share essential information so everyone is on the same page about treatment.
- Integrated care: Access to a complete spectrum of care, including medical care and mental health services.
- Whole person care: We consider every child's physical, emotional, and social needs to support their long-term healing and well-being.
- Continuity of care: Every child is supported every step of the way, with consistent care from early childhood up to age 21 and through the transition into adult care.
Conditions We Treat
- Failure to thrive
- Malnutrition
- Child maltreatment (including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect)
Services We Provide
- Primary pediatric care (including wellness checks, vaccines, and physicals)
- Mental health services
- Milestone appointments
- Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
- Evidentiary medical exams
- Forensic interviews
- Educational advocacy
- Community referrals
- Patient advocacy and support
- In-house social worker services
- Child life specialist support
Take the Next Step
If you or your child have experienced adversity, call RICA to begin the assessment and intake process. Call 909-558-6715 to schedule an appointment with our clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trauma-informed care is an approach that prioritizes understanding trauma and creating a safe space for healing. Guided by our commitment to compassionate, quality care, our team focuses on physical and emotional safety by explaining each step before any examination, asking permission, and being deeply mindful of potential triggers.
We accept IEHP Direct, IEHP Open Access, straight Medi-Cal (Fee-For-Service or FFS), and some managed care and PPO plans. If a child is just entering the foster care system and does not have insurance yet, we will still see the child and help follow up on the insurance. We will never turn any child in foster care away.
Yes. We see foster children up to the age of 21 who are enrolled with IEHP. If a patient needs assistance transitioning to an adult physician, we can assist them in doing so, ensuring continuous care for the whole person.