Medical Programs

Dermatology Services:

Dr. Pearl Grimes, Director of The Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, provides pro bono skin treatment on a regular basis for foster youth from a variety of group homes.

Dermatology Clinic:

Dr. Grimes provides pro bono comprehensive, monthly dermatologic clinics for disenfranchised youth at My Friend's Place, a homeless shelter.

Medical Care:

Medical needs of foster youth are being met through CARRY's affiliation with HealthCare Partners, one of the most outstanding and comprehensive medical organizations in California. A team of physicians, led by Dr. Rob Blackman, provides pro bono urgent care medical services for children and emancipated youth from homeless shelters such as My Friend's Place. In addition to providing urgent care, HealthCare Partners will continue medical assitance by assigning a primary care physician to any youth identified with a chronic disorder.