Blank Children's STAR & Developmental Center

You have an opportunity to make an incredible difference in the lives of children. Blank Children's puts the well-being of children first; serving some of the most vulnerable populations. For the first time in its 75-year history, Blank Children's is building a free-standing facility to accommodate the expansion of two important services: The STAR Center and the Developmental Center.
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STAR Center
The first of its kind in Iowa, Blank Children's STAR Center cares for children who have been victims of abuse, exposed to drugs, are in the foster care system, or need extra support to grow and thrive.
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Developmental Center
Blank Children's opened the first dedicated Developmental Center in Central Iowa to provide diagnosis and treatment for children with developmental, behavioral and physical conditions.
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In order to provide the level of and capacity for services these children deserve tomorrow and into the future, $5 million of community support is needed to complete this project.