Day
Habilitation

To be enrolled in this service, young adults must be between 16 and 21 years old and qualify for the Intellectual Disability Waiver (ID). Individuals typically have an identified need for transition support from child to adult services.

Referrals can be made by members of the individual’s care team, parents/guardians, or the participant’s case manager. Call the location-specific numbers below to make a referral:

• Ames:  515-817-2231
• Des Moines: 515-280-5332
• Johnston: 515-727-1489

Day Habilitation services are funded through the ID Waiver. There is no fee to the participant. Services are authorized by the participant’s case managers. Typically there is a care team meeting to discuss service options, assess need, identify goals, and determine the frequency of services to be provided. A Notice of Decision is provided to ChildServe and the family, stating how many units of service is authorized each month.

Day Habilitation services are offered as follows:

• ChildServe – Johnston:  9 a.m. – 4 p.m. year round
• Designated location in Ames: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. during the summer
• Designated location in Johnston: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. during the summer and spring/winter breaks

Individuals may choose full or half day options with a consistent schedule throughout the session.

Once you have determined you are eligible for Day Habilitation services and are interested in pursuing this option through ChildServe, you can contact your case manager. Either you or your child’s case manager can contact ChildServe to begin the enrollment process.

A meeting will be scheduled to complete an assessment, develop care plans and goals, and schedule of services for your child. The assessment may include evaluations provided by nursing, OT, PT, Speech and behavior support disciplines at ChildServe. Goals, objectives, and identified support services will be established based on each individual’s needs and preferences. The plan will be implemented within 30 days of the initial assessment/care team meeting.

Parents/guardians will be provided with daily documentation on goals/objectives and other supports including the following:

• Date, time, and location of services provided
• Daily account of goals/objectives and supports provided
• Daily summary/narrative that specifically highlights staff interactions, participant’s responses, progress on goals, and any unusual occurrences
• Documentation of all medications administered and/or specific treatments provided

Once enrolled in the program and receiving services, you can expect the following on-going monitoring activity:

• The individual’s supervisor will review all documentation on a weekly basis.
• The case manager provides ongoing monitoring and authorization of services.
• ChildServe will communicate with case managers and families at a minimum on a quarterly basis to discuss the individual’s progress.
• ChildServe will participate in the annual care team meetings at the time waiver services are reauthorized for the new waiver year.

It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis on race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNF Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA  40319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: https://icrc.iowa.gov