ChildServe
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 5,800 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults who have a wide variety of developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
We offer specialty services, uniquely equipped facilities, and state-of-the-art technology. Our mission is simple: We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. The children and young adults we serve inspire us to provide possibilities and improve quality of life in a caring environment.
Services and information
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Requirements to become a foster parent
Many new parents are worried they'll be on their own if they decide to foster. That's not true; you have tons of support on your side.
You have the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS recruits and approves families for fostering and adoption. They also place children with approved parents.
The Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association has handbooks, contact phone numbers, information on training and case plans, useful PDFs for foster parents, and more online.
You also have your local child-placing agency for assistance. They're licensed and approved to train parents and place children in homes. You can find information on how to navigate the legal system or tips for working with birth parents, for example.
Many state non-profits dedicate themselves to assisting foster youth and the families caring for them. They may help with basic care, such as clothing or food, or educate parents on specific topics.
Ratings and Reviews
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Aug 15, 2023
Have had no dealings with this place as I am located in Tennessee. However, they were notified twice of a serious HIPPA breach by one of their employees and couldn’t even be bothered to answer an email regarding this serious violation. I would never entrust a child of mines care with a company that ignores allegations that one of their employees dug into medical records of a spouse of someone they were having an affair with. I feel sorry for the children in the care of anyone at this company.
Jun 29, 2023
Very unsatisfied with this company. Been on the waitlist for awhile now, only to get a call to tell me that there is a 3 YEAR waiting list to get a child evaluated. If you are not already with them look somewhere else. Its not even worth calling them as they don't even seem to care and basically tell you, oh well.... very frustrating and not a good experience at all.
Jun 23, 2023
The staff is always so wonderful and supportive.
Jun 17, 2023
The staff is amazing, always very welcoming. My child has benefited very much from the services he’s received here.
Jun 10, 2023
This place is helping my son by changing the way he views himself as an autistic child. It is giving him a voice and hope.
I am so thankful for the many services that they offer.