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National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Heidi Parcel

Heidi Parcel and her 11.5-year-old Border Collie, Speed, have been volunteering at ChildServe for nearly five years as part of the Abilities Through Agility program, often referred to more simply as "Dog Group."Heidi says that Speed is amazing with children. "He loves the kids and looks forward to his weekly visits," she says. "He is very engaging with the children and takes direction well from... [More...]

National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Megan Gibbons

Megan Gibbons is a student in Johnston who has been volunteering at ChildServe since October of 2011. Much of her volunteer time is spent reading to children and going on walks with them. Megan enjoys that volunteering opens up her eyes to a different kind of life, and lets her see the many ways that she can help. She likes that she can do something to help other people and her community."I... [More...]

National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Melissa Goforth

Melissa Goforth of Des Moines has a lot on her plate, but that doesn't keep her from being generous with her time. In addition to providing respite care and homecare for ChildServe, she is also attending Grand View College as a full-time student, studying Human Services and Psychology.Melissa was introduced to ChildServe when she began providing respite care for a friend; from the moment she... [More...]

ASK Resource Center Hosts FREE Family Conference May 4

ASK Resource Center is hosting a free state-wide family conference on Saturday, May 4 at the Sheraton in West Des Moines. Featured keynote speakers David Wetherow and LeDerick Horne will show you that "together, we can build creative and enduring circles of support."David Wetherow is an internationally recognized leader in community living and self-directed supports. David shares his "Star... [More...]

National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Susan Lyons

Susan Lyons of West Des Moines has been volunteering with ChildServe since December of 2011. An accountant by day, she wasn't sure she felt like she was making a difference in the world, which was something she greatly wanted. Susan had been a Girl Scout leader and a school volunteer when her children were young, and she missed the involvement."I'd been volunteering at a preschool but my work... [More...]

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Join our staff of superheroes!

Giving up just isn’t an option at ChildServe. Kids show us everyday what it means to be a real superhero, by fighting against and overcoming the odds. They’re the real champions, the real heroes who should be celebrated and adored by the public at large.

Believing in the spirit of a child isn’t just our tagline – it’s our way of life. It’s also our promise to families, to ourselves, and to the children we serve, and our every action stems directly from it. We believe children with special health care needs can live extraordinary lives, meet extraordinary goals, and accomplish extraordinary feats... and they don’t have to stop a speeding train or fly faster than a speeding bullet to be a success. The kids we serve do it all in the face of extraordinary odds and that’s what makes them extraordinary human beings. Their stories are a testament to the fact that all it takes is someone to believe.

We believe we can make a difference. We believe in the spirit of a child. And now we're asking fellow believers– What's your superpower?

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Johnston, IA 50131
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Ames, IA 50010
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Des Moines, IA 50312
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Johnston, IA 50131
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