Wish you could afford health care for your family? Here's one way to make it happen.

Some days, we envy our northern friends with their free Canadian healthcare. We can only dream.

That said, dreams can come true.

The Wallis Annenberg Children & Family Health Center offers free exams, dental care and immunizations to kids—and, with more limited openings, to some adults—at its newest facility (which is looking good thanks to last year's $10 million endowment from Haim Saban and thankful wife Cheryl, who received free care when she was a single mom). There's a wait list, but you may be eligible if you're...

Between jobs. Being out of work doesn't have to mean your kids can't see a doctor.

Struggling to make ends meet. Each case is considered based on need.

A Medi-Cal cardholder. You'll need this: the clinic can help you get one if you don't have it.

Very patient. The appointment line (323-653-1990) has been especially busy lately, say clinic reps, so don't give up.

Good things come to those who wait.

The Wallis Annenberg Children and Family Health Center, 5205 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 653-1990, MAP