Impact Stories

Board Member Tom Stewart Has a Long History With ChildServe

When Tom Stewart was first asked to join ChildServe as a board member, he was curious to learn more about this new organization, which shared a mission he was passionate about.

Zoey’s New Beginning

The idea of surgery can be daunting, but to 16-year-old Zoey, it felt more like a new beginning. As a child, Zoey was diagnosed with a rare condition called Krabbe disease.

JoJo’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit Will Enable ChildServe to Help More Kids Like Zoey

JoJo's Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit is the third and final project of the Forward Together campaign. This state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation medicine unit will be the only pediatric program of its kind in Iowa.

Inspired by Braelyn

“Usually, when you think of a role model or someone who inspires you, they’re older than you," said Braelyn’s mom, Heather. “To me, a role model is someone who has done something amazing and causes you to do the same. Braelyn has inspired me since she was a young girl.”

Dalton’s Family

Like many families raising a child with special healthcare needs, Dalton’s family ran into challenges as Dalton grew bigger and his parents grew older. It became more challenging to care for him at home due to his diagnosis of cerebral palsy.

ChildServe Ambassadors Kick Off Their Work With a Holiday Surprise

ChildServe recently gained a new group of supporters dedicated to moving forward together with the children and families we serve. As a committee of the Board of Trustees, the ChildServe Ambassadors work to promote the organization and support the Foundation.

Building a Bright Future

Sitting down to think about how ChildServe’s Behavioral Health program has shaped her family, Katie can’t help feeling like it is almost too big to describe.

Believing in Sam

Kids come to physical therapy at ChildServe for many reasons: some are recovering from an injury, while others are working on developmental milestones like learning to walk.

Finding Balance With Respite: Bella's Story

For children like 9-year-old Bella, ChildServe Respite offers a chance to have fun and enjoy being a kid. Bella has cerebral palsy, which limits her ability to move on her own.

Growing With ChildServe: Isaiah's Story

In the spring of 2019, Presha watched closely as various experts from around Des Moines evaluated her son, Isaiah. "We noticed that Isaiah was having some trouble playing appropriately with friends, so we started looking for answers.

Rotary Funding Adds Music Therapy to ChildServe Offerings

A $2,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Des Moines AM Foundation will help bring the power of music therapy to children with special healthcare needs.

Watching Amelia and Aryana Blossom

For children with autism, navigating the world around them can be a daunting challenge. This is especially true for five-year-old Amelia and three-year-old Aryana, sisters who both have autism spectrum disorder.