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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

Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction & Toilet Training Tuesday, Mar 16, 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

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

Respite Services

Types of Respite

Individual Respite offers the opportunity for children to spend one-on-one time with a caregiver in the family’s home or community.
Specialized Respite provides one-on-one Respite care with a licensed nurse in the family’s home or community setting.
Provider-Based Respite is provided in the caregiver’s home instead of the family home.
Group Respite options:

Respite Adventures Weekends are staffed with nursing support and run from Friday through Sunday evenings.
Sleepovers are monthly groups which offer children and teens the opportunity for socialization.
Kids Club and Super Saturdays offer families a daytime group option on Saturdays.
Play Pals is a morning play group offered for younger children.
Specialty Groups can be tailored based on individual family requests.
Camp ChildServe is accredited by the American Camp Association, offering weekly and full summer program options.

Benefits for the Child Safe quality care Opportunities for new experiences Opportunities to socialize with others Participation in community activities FUN
Benefits for the Family Opportunity for a break and time to recharge! Opportunity to devote time to other family members, friends and self Provides options for care during crisis/emergencies Provides additional support during stressful times Strengthens family relationships
ChildServe families say respite means Loving care Friends Fun Basketball Swimming High energy Break for parents

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