Iowa Aftercare Services Network | Child Saving Institute - Children's Square Campus
520 North 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Eligibility
Required documents
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Call for information
Fees
None
Service area
Cass County, IA
Fremont County, IA
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
Monona County, IA
Montgomery County, IA
Page County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA
Shelby County, IA
Guthrie County, IA
Audubon County, IA
Carroll County, IA
Crawford County, IA
Woodbury County, IA
Plymouth County, IA
Cherokee County, IA
Ida County, IA
Adams County, IA
Union County, IA
Taylor County, IA
Ringgold County, IA
Description
Offers voluntary support to Iowa youth ages 17 up to 23 who have aged out of foster care or other court-ordered placements. Aftercare services address both the immediate needs and long-term goals of these young people as they strive to become self-sufficient adults.
Youth can begin planning through Pre-Aftercare services several months prior to aging out. At age 17, they can meet with an Aftercare Self-Sufficiency Advocate to explore their options, set goals, overcome barriers, and develop skills for success.
Services include:
- Creating a self-sufficiency plan.
- Securing safe housing.
- Accessing emergency financial help.
- Finding healthcare providers.
- Pursuing college or job training.
- Connecting with mentors and community resources.
- Receiving a monthly housing stipend (PAL-eligible youth).
Providing organization
Child Saving Institute - Children's Square Campus
Serves the changing needs of children and families across Nebraska and Iowa by providing diverse programs and services to help strengthen families and communities.