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Event Registration

Pediatric Nurse Review Seminar Thursday, Apr 15, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

ChildServe's Run, Walk, & FUN 4 the Kids Saturday, May 8, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Therapy Training Series

Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction & Toilet Training Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Children Who Struggle To Speak: The Kaufman Speech To Language Protocol Friday, May 14, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

The Art of Possibility: Breaking Down the Barriers to Play Tuesday, May 25, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Advanced Pulmonary Course with Mary Massery Friday, Aug 27, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Congenital Torticollis Friday, Sep 24, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Cortical Vision Impairment Friday, Oct 22, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Pediatric & Adult Taping Friday, Nov 5, 2010, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Cortical Vision Advanced Course/Lab Friday, Mar 4, 2011, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Auditory Processing Friday, May 13, 2011, ChildServe Center - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Locations

ChildServe Center - Johnston
5406 Merle Hay Road
P.O. Box 707
Johnston, IA 50131
515.727.8750

ChildServe Center - Ames
1915 Philadelphia Street
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.7220

ChildServe Woodland Center
644 24th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
515.280.5332

ChildServe Childcare Center - Johnston
5609 Greendale Road
Johnston, IA 50131
515.278.2499

ChildServe Homes and Apartments

ChildServe Homes (ICF/MR)

ChildServe's Intermediate Care Facility for persons with mental retardation (ICF/MR) service offers a variety of support services for children with special health care needs living in a residential setting to allow them to participate in their lives as independently as possible.

Residential Care

* Experienced & expert staff

* Home like environments

* Community group home settings

* Variety of locations in Des Moines area

* Family centered care

* Focus on the individual

* Excellent care coordination to promote development of children's independence

* Leisure opportunities available in each neighborhood

* 24-hour nursing services available

* Fostering of peer relationships

* Educational options

On Staff Therapists

* Physical

* Occupational

* Speech

Other Support

* Family support services

* Medical Director oversight

* Transportation services

* Dietician consultation available

* Pre-vocational training available

* On-campus adaptive equipment shop with specialized wheelchair and positioning devices

* Access to pediatric specialists in Des Moines area

* Volunteer program

Recreational Opportunities

* Therapeutic recreation program

* Aquatics program

* Community outings and opportunities

* Hippotherapy

ChildServe Apartments (SCL-R)

ChildServe's Supported Community Living - Residential (SCL/R) service offers a variety of support services for children with special health care needs living in a residential setting to allow them to become part of their community while learning independent skills.

Residential Care

* Excellent care coordination to promote development of children's independence

* Home-like environments

* Family partnerships

* Focus on the individual

* Experienced and nurturing staff

* Personalized goals based on individual hopes, dreams

* Fostering of peer relationships

* Volunteer and leisure opportunities in community

* 24-hour nursing services available

* Learning opportunities to utilize community resources

Other Support