&NA;The Prescribed Pediatric Center (PPC), opened in 1993, is a community‐based, multidisciplinary program for infants and children with chronic, complex medical conditions that is housed within a multiservice center. This article describes the initiation of the program; the planning process; and the growth, development, and components of the service. The results of the initial program evaluation are reported. The data demonstrate positive effects on some of the psychosocial parameters and medical conditions of the participants and some psychosocial parameters and the socioeconomic status of the families and caretakers. Finally, important administrative, legislative, and funding issues are discussed for those considering replicating such a service.