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Bev
Staff
I love my job. I love coming to work. It's such a good feeling of satisfaction to know you've been able to help make a difference in a child's life. It's not just the kids who have been given a great life through ChildServe. I feel like since I've been given a chance to work here I also believe I'd had a great life through ChildServe.
Respite
Respite is designed to provide families a break from the daily demands of caring for their child with special health care needs.
Individual: One-on-one care in families' home
Specialized: One-on-one care in families' home with care provided by a nurse
Types of respite
Group: Offered on Tuesday evenings and weekends in the ChildServe Centers in Johnston and AmesIndividual: One-on-one care in families' home
Specialized: One-on-one care in families' home with care provided by a nurse
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
» For more information,
contact Melody Bruns at melodyb@childserve.org
contact Melody Bruns at melodyb@childserve.org
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