Day Habilitation ; Increasing Independence ChildServe helps young adults with special healthcare needs transition into adulthood. Through individual goals and activities, young adults gain and retain skills they need for greater independence and community integration. Why choose ChildServe? Specially Trained ChildServe’s specially trained caregivers have education and experience in serving children with special healthcare needs. Customized Support ChildServe’s Day Habilitation program can be customized to support a wide variety of goals and needs. CARF-Accredited Our Day Habilitation program is CARF-accredited , which means we meet and exceed international standards for helping children and young adults build skills to prepare for life. Who We Serve ChildServe’s Day Habilitation program partners with teens and young adults (16-25 years old) who are on the Medicaid Intellectual Disability (ID) Waiver. Our Approach We Know Teens & Young Adults Our entire organization is designed around kids! ChildServe knows that children and teens have needs that are different from adults with similar conditions. Child-specific training will be provided to all staff assigned to work with your child. Nursing oversight and support is available on-site or by phone. Our innovative approach and atmosphere are designed to make kids feel comfortable, safe, and inspired. Customized Care Young adults participate in activities suited to their needs, abilities, and goals. The Day Habilitation program has a staffing ratio of 1 staff for every 3 individuals. Our team will discuss service options with the family, assess each child’s need, identify appropriate goals, and determine frequency of sessions. Training will be provided by the individual’s family, the supervisor, and/or other staff who are familiar and have been trained on the individual’s plan of care. Accomplishing Goals Many young adults work toward goals like improving self-care, increasing mobility, and developing gross and fine motor skills. Other areas of focus include functional skill development, sensory integration, and social/emotional and cognitive development. ChildServe’s skilled caregivers also support young adults in increasing self-advocacy or language and communication skills. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible to participate in Day Habilitation services? How are referrals made? How are services authorized and funded? Where and when are services provided? I'm interested in enrolling - what happens next? How will I learn about my child’s activities at Day Habilitation? How does ChildServe monitor my child’s growth? How does the ChildServe work toward non-discrimination? View our Annual Outcomes ChildServe regularly gathers child and family satisfaction feedback, quality reports and census data to monitor services and continuously improve the care and services we provide. Download Outcomes Contact Us! ChildServe – Johnston 5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131 515-727-8750 ChildServe – Ames 1915 Philadelphia Street, Ames, IA 50010 515-232-7220 If you would like to make a referral, or if you have questions for our team, please email communications@childserve.org. Be sure to include which location you are interested in so we can connect you with the right team member. About ChildServe improves the health and well-being of 5,200 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. Follow Us Contact Us communications@childserve.org Johnston | 515-727-8750 Ames | 515-232-7220 Des Moines | 515-280-5332 Iowa City | 319-351-5437 Links Privacy Policies Standards of Conduct AlertLine Donate Subscribe To Our Newsletter Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. SUBSCRIBE! Copyright © 2021 ChildServe. All rights reserved.