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Problems Eating? Therapy Helps

Des Moines Register, February 8, 2012
Lisa McCoy drops some berries and cereal bars on to her son Nicholas' tray, then spoons some yogurt into his mouth. He signals his approval by waving his arm in the air and flashing a messy grin. From an observation room, a few therapists evaluate Nicholas, 16 months. He has low muscle tone because of Down syndrome, which has affected his chewing skills. The session is part of a Feeding Clinic at ChildServe, which assists children with special health care needs. ...

Gilbert Homecoming King has Special Qualifications

Ames Tribune, September 24, 2011
Gilbert High School students this year decided when it comes down to the qualities they’re looking for in a homecoming king, Kevin Rinehart has them in spades. ...


Passion caring for kids led Wahlig to ChildServe

Des Moines Register, July 6, 2011
Dr. Teri Wahlig was active at ChildServe even before becoming its first full-time medical director earlier this year ...


Hicks: ChildServe CEO emphasizes informing, involving board of directors

Des Moines Register, June 27, 2010
ChildServe calls its employees superheroes. Yet its leader shuns that role. Lloyd VanderKwaak preaches that nonprofits may have a weakness if they follow the CEO-as-Superman model. ChildServe's chief executive and president counts his job as creating a strong board to hold him accountable and ensure the nonprofit makes a difference in its community ...


A Pet Partner Tribute

Seattle Post Intelligencer, January 29, 2010
Jesse had never trained for dog agility, but she proved to be a natural, working with Dan for more than two years at ChildServe. Over the course of the last ...

 

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