Day Habilitation

To be enrolled in this service, young adults must be between 16 and 25 years old and qualify for the Intellectual Disability Waiver (ID). Individuals typically have an identified need for transition support from child to adult services. Goals must be identified and there must be a willingness on the young adults part to work on goals. Community participation is an important part of the Day Habilitation service. Young adults willing to work on goals in an integrated community setting are a good fit.

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
• Johnston: 515-251-5533

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 service authorization 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. – 3 p.m. year round
• Designated location in Ames: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. during the summer
• Designated location in Johnston: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. during the summer and spring/winter breaks

Individuals may choose full 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.

If Day Habilitation is a good fit, time will be scheduled to tour the space, complete an assessment, develop care plans and goals and create a schedule of services for your young adult. Goals, objectives and identified support services will be established based on each individual’s needs and preferences.

• 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

• 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.