ChildServe has received accreditation in Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). ACHC is a nationally– recognized accreditation leader, which embodies excellence, integrity, and unparalleled service.

ChildServe – Ames was awarded the Community Impact Project Award from the Ames Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes a group or organization that identified a need or executed a project for a civic or service organization, which improved the quality of life in that community. ChildServe‘s project was the Ames expansion which allowed us to expand services to serve more children and families in our community.

ChildServe Respite meets or exceeds ARCH standards used to identify Innovative and Exemplary Programs. The program:

• offers an array of respite options based on the priorities and needs of caregivers and receivers in a person-and-family-centered way.
• offers outreach to families to ensure their priorities and needs are addressed in a person-and-family-centered way.
• demonstrates great clarity of purpose in its goals.
• develops a manual to allow replication of approach.
• rigorously measures outputs, outcomes, access, and satisfaction, as well as measurement related to training and education.

Since 2017, ChildServe has been named among the Top 25 Most Influential Nonprofits in the Business Record’s 2024 Book of Lists. In 2024, ChildServe was named the #1 Most Influential Nonprofit in Greater Des Moines.

Placement on the Most Influential Nonprofit list is based on an online survey of Business Record readers. Earning a spot on the list provides multiple reasons to celebrate the teams and individuals fueling ChildServe’s impact on our community.

ChildServe currently holds a three-year accreditation from CARF International for the  following services:

We hold specialty accreditations in Pediatrics, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Medically Fragile Population and Autism. Our accreditation is a public commitment that we strive to:

• Involve persons served and their families in their service planning.
• Respect individual cultural preferences.
• Be accountable to our funding sources, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Address health and safety concerns, such as building safety and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain management practices that are efficient, cost-effective, and based on outcomes and consumer satisfaction.

CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Opioid Treatment Programs, and Vision Rehabilitation Services. CARF assists providers in improving the quality of their services by applying sets of quality standards during a consultative on-site survey.

Each year, the Corridor Business Journal’s Coolest Places to Work award identifies and honors local organizations that have created the most engaging and rewarding work environments. We’re excited to share that ChildServe was recognized with a “Coolest Places to Work” award in the medium-sized company category. Scores were based on voluntary and anonymous employee surveys about the organization’s workplace culture. 

ChildServe team members use their curiosity, imagination and hope to help children with special healthcare needs and their families live a great life. We’re proud to create a workplace culture that encourages our team to incorporate the spirit of a child into the care we provide. 

Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K®) is Iowa’s new Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) licensed childcare centers and preschools.

The IQ4K® system is the leading indicator of quality childcare:

• Evidence-based practices that have proven outcomes for kids
• Continuous quality improvement so childcare programs can continue to improve after they achieve certain quality rating levels
• Better overall level of program quality across all areas (nutrition, development, partnerships, qualifications, learning, environment)

ChildServe has several exciting priorities to enhance care we provide:

• Nutrition plans
• Staff development opportunities
• Educational plans
• Structured goals for kids
• Much more!