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specialty healthcare.

Our team of experts helps identify and meet the unique needs of children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries and other special healthcare needs.

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Bubble Ball 2023

Bubble Ball 2023

ChildServe made history by raising a record-breaking $1.19 million at the 13th annual Bubble Ball. Not only was this a first for ChildServe, the event set the record for donations made during a fundraising gala event in the Des Moines metro.

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Shane’s Story

Shane’s Story

When 18-year-old Shane was in a motorcycle accident, he experienced severe injuries to his brain and spinal cord. With support from his ChildServe team, and a variety of specialty equipment and technology, he fought hard to regain the strength to walk and talk.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates

Shane’s Story

When 18-year-old Shane was in a motorcycle accident, he experienced severe injuries to his brain and spinal cord. With support from his ChildServe team, and a variety of specialty equipment and technology, he fought hard to regain the strength to walk and talk.

Harper’s Story

ChildServe’s speech and hippotherapy programs help 5-year-old Harper, who has autism, connect to his world.

Shae’s Story

From busy nights cheering on her team to scoring the winning goal on the soccer field, Shae is used to going full speed in pursuit of her passions. However, approaching her senior year, Shae was stopped in her tracks after experiencing a serious concussion. Shae began therapy in ChildServe’s Concussion Clinic to help her recover.

Helping Emery Blossom

To help Emery connect with the world around her and build skills to live a great life, her family enrolled her in ChildServe’s Autism Day Program. After just six months, Emery’s communication began to blossom.

Hobie’s Story

Since beginning ChildServe’s Autism program, Hobie has made big strides in his communication skills, his ability to focus without frustration and his willingness to eat different foods – all areas that were major hurdles for him just a few years ago.

Brian’s Story

Not every nine-year-old will pick “steak dinner” as their special birthday meal, but anyone who’s met Brian knows to expect the unexpected from this bright, technology-loving boy. Brian, who has cerebral palsy, came to ChildServe’s pediatric rehabilitation unit after having a back surgery called SDR.

Ruby’s Story

Ruby was born early at 25 weeks, weighing just 1 pound, 6 ounces. Despite the health complications she experienced, Ruby quickly proved that though she is small, she is mighty.

Olivia’s Story

Olivia was born at 28 weeks and has 13 diagnoses. Thanks to ChildServe’s inpatient rehabilitation and homecare programs, she’s thriving.

Tezirian’s Story

Over the last few years, ChildServe’s Orthotics program has made a significant impact for Tezirian in meeting his goals and giving his family hope and confidence that he can live a life filled with activities he loves.

Oliver’s Story

Oliver’s parents weren’t sure if he was ever going to be able to speak verbally. With the help of an expert team, including Speech Language Pathologist Abbi Kay, Oliver has been overcoming barriers.

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ChildServe improves the health and well-being of more than 5,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.

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