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.
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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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May 08, 2019
My grandson is in there day health program so I am assuming the staff is specially trained to deal with those children. For the most part my grandson comes home Happy has learned something for the day and the workers are wonderful to him. Of course there are ones that he likes better than others and vice-versa but it is I'm pretty great place to drop kids. If you are looking for Diagnostics or other help like respite etc for your child they have wonderful services for that also. They have certified and licensed OT, PT, and speech therapist there as well as helpers to those people
Apr 28, 2019
These people here are great and amazing they help ever kid in need.
Apr 24, 2019
Amazing non profit dedicated to caring for children from those recovering from serious burns, injuries, and brain injury to disabled children. The staff are very attentive and respond to family questions and concerns.
Apr 10, 2019
My kids love this place & so do we (parents)
Apr 03, 2019
Very little correspondence from case managers. Low income children are not invited to partake in activities like the more well off children are.