Youth and Shelter Services, Inc.

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P.O. Box 1628
Ames, IA 50010
United States

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DayHours
Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
Sunday9AM - 5PM
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YSS empowers youth by providing education, counseling, and stability. Our goal is to create a continuum of care—together, our programs give youth the tools they need to succeed through their entire lives.

YSS is the lead agency for two groups who support and advocate for foster care youth: AMP, which empowers youth currently in foster care, and the Iowa Aftercare Services Network, which provides services for former foster care youth ages 18+.

Led by YSS, AMP is a statewide youth council that seeks to unleash the full potential for foster and adoptive children (ages 13+) in Iowa.

We look forward to talking with you.


Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care
  • Adoption
  • Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

Many new parents are worried they'll be on their own if they decide to foster. That's not true; you have tons of support on your side.

You have the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS recruits and approves families for fostering and adoption. They also place children with approved parents.

The Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association has handbooks, contact phone numbers, information on training and case plans, useful PDFs for foster parents, and more online.

You also have your local child-placing agency for assistance. They're licensed and approved to train parents and place children in homes. You can find information on how to navigate the legal system or tips for working with birth parents, for example.

Many state non-profits dedicate themselves to assisting foster youth and the families caring for them. They may help with basic care, such as clothing or food, or educate parents on specific topics.


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