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In 2001 the  Iowa Aftercare Services Network began providing services to assist young adults make the transition from foster care placement to self-sufficiency and independence.  Each year over 200 youth age out of foster care in Iowa.  These young adults often have to face challenges and obstacles of entering adulthood alone.  The Iowa Aftercare Services Network is a major initiative funded  Department of Human Services in response to the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act of 1999.  We are committed to addressing the needs of young adults who have aged-out of foster care.  Youth and Shelter Services Ames is the lead agency providing fiscal management and oversight of the contract.  The Youth Policy Institute of Iowa located in Des Moines provides central coordination.

• American Home Finding Assoc.

• Boys and Girls Home

• Children and Families of Iowa (CFI)

• Children’s Square, USA

• Family Resources

•  Foundation 2

• Four Oaks

• Francis Lauer Youth Services

• Youth and Shelter Services

• Young House Family Services

• Quakerdale

• Youth Homes of Mid America

To find an agency and self-sufficiency advocate near you please check our Map and Agency Directory or call 1.800.443.8336 (for a referral to an aftercare agency near you)