Eligibility requirements for the CHOC Feeding Program are as follows:
Child is between the ages of 2-6
Child’s feeding problems have been evaluated by a Gastroenterologist and medical problems related to feeding have been ruled out or treated with medication or surgery
Child is adequately nourished
Child’s feeding problems have resulted in significant growth problems and/or G-Tube placement and/or child is currently being considered for G-Tube placement
Child has received outpatient or in-home feeding therapy for at least six months
Child continues to have significant feeding problems or requires G-Tube feeding after outpatient therapy
Family is willing and able to arrange for a parent to stay with the child during the inpatient hospitalization, which may last three weeks
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