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