Annual Children’s Assessments

WE-ACTx’s team of nurses and psychologists conduct annual individual needs assessments for all patients under 17 years of age. These one-on-one evaluations allow the clinic’s staff to identify problems that young patients are facing related to poverty, stigma, family issues, gender-based violence, educational issues, and the challenges of grappling with their HIV status. Our counselors include detailed notes from these conversations in patients’ medical charts, thereby enabling clinicians to make informed referrals, track change over time, and approach each child’s care from a holistic perspective.