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ChildServe helps children with special healthcare needs live a great life. As a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children’s specialty hospital, ChildServe offers complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services.

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Tiny Town Makes a Big Impact

Tiny Town Makes a Big Impact

Tiny Town at ChildServe – Johnston is a child-sized community where imagination meets purposeful play through individualized therapy.

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Tiny Town Makes a Big Impact

Tiny Town at ChildServe – Johnston is a child-sized community where imagination meets purposeful play through individualized therapy.

Home with Hank

Across Inpatient Rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and Homecare, Hank’s smile has been a constant source of joy and inspiration at ChildServe. Five-year-old Hank wears his smile as a triumphant badge – symbolizing a journey of bravery and hope.

Ricky’s Journey After ChildServe

After years of therapy at ChildServe, Ricky is living more independently than ever. The life skills he practiced with his care team, from housekeeping to managing daily routines, now help him thrive in his group home.

Jaelynn’s Story

When their softball‑loving, 10‑year‑old daughter, Jaelynn, was hit by a sudden illness, Heidi and Devin found themselves in an unimaginable reality. But from the start, Jaelynn proved she was unafraid to do the hard work of rehabilitation.

Bubble Ball: Behind the Curtain

Meet Kyrie, a former ChildServe kid, who joins more than 130 models and performers to light up the Bubble Ball® runway each year.

Raegan’s Story

With support of an expert pediatric rehabilitation team, Raegan has been overcoming obstacles caused by cerebral palsy.

Julio’s Comeback

After a devastating concussion sidelined 17-year-old soccer captain Julio, his world changed overnight. Struggling with memory loss, dizziness, and speech, he faced a long road to recovery. Through unwavering determination and support from his team at ChildServe, Julio reclaimed his strength – and his future – one step at a time.

Next Stop: Kindergarten!

After years of learning, laughing and growing with the ChildServe team, six-year-old Boone graduated from the Autism Program.

Zoe’s Story

The grocery store isn’t the first place you’d expect to experience a meaningful milestone, but for Tryemaine and her 4-year-old daughter Zoe, who has autism, that’s exactly where they found one.

Irlanda’s Story

When Irlanda was nine, an unexpected illness turned into a life-changing experience. With a long road to recovery in front of her, she arrived at ChildServe in Jojo’s Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit where she found her home away from home for six weeks.

From our Parents

“You all have given me the greatest thing any mother could ever ask for - a hug."

-Angie, Hunter’s Mom

“ChildServe gave Lucas his voice. Without ChildServe and the therapy he has received, he would not be talking. There are not enough words to express our gratitude.”

– Susan, Lucas’ Mom

"I feel so grateful for the relationships we built at ChildServe. They care for a child medically, but it's beyond that. The staff care for the child as a whole person and the whole family."

– Buffy, Hugh’s Mom

“I don’t ever know what to expect from Zena anymore. What I used to think was impossible has become our new normal. She is becoming more independent than I ever anticipated. ChildServe has given her a life that we only could have dreamed of years ago.”

– Kayla, Zena’s mom

“I can’t say enough positive things about ChildServe, and I don’t know what we would do without it. We’re so grateful to have a place we can take Emery and know that she’s happy, learning and being treated with respect.”

– Michelle, Emery’s mom

“Ruby’s time at ChildServe will help set her up for success, better than anywhere else, at this stage in her life.”

– Kim, Ruby’s mom

“Everything has changed since Tezirian started services at ChildServe. The hard work from Tezirian and his team at ChildServe has helped him to be mobile and have more freedom to just be a kid.”

– Tamara, Tezirian’s mom

“What ChildServe does for kids with so many varying abilities is truly amazing. ChildServe made it possible for our Oliver to have a voice and be a kid."

– Kelsey, Oliver’s mom

“Her needs changed over the years, but ChildServe was always able to meet her needs with their various services.”

– Roxanne, Rachel’s mom

“As parents in the NICU, it seems horrible in the moment but there is a team of experts that are there to help you. ChildServe gave us hope. Parents have to know that there is hope at the end of the tunnel.”

– Damien, Ellie and Beckham’s dad

“Having people around him that understand how to help him throughout every day has been one of the best things about ChildServe. The care at ChildServe is top-notch. We really love his therapists and staff; we are grateful to have them in our lives.”

– Brianna, Camden’s mom

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ChildServe helps children with special healthcare needs live a great life. As a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children’s specialty hospital, ChildServe offers complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services.

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