I wonder why she didnt take him to Washington Hospital Center (Children's is part of the Hospital Center) earlier. They have programs there....I should know...I was a receptionist in the Eye Clinic for almost 6 years. If you have no way to pay or no covereage, the executive director can sign a piece of paperwork to get you in to see the doctor....I know this too because my mom is the eye clinic exec. director, and I brought patients back to her all the time....Its why the dang hospitals and their clinics always comes out in the red.