IOWA AFTERCARE SERVICES NETWORK | CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE - CHILDREN'S SQUARE CAMPUS
520 North 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Call for information
Fees
None
Service area
Guthrie County, Iowa
Crawford County, Iowa
Cass County, Iowa
Cherokee County, Iowa
Page County, Iowa
Monona County, Iowa
Ringgold County, Iowa
Mills County, Iowa
Adams County, Iowa
Taylor County, Iowa
Ida County, Iowa
Audubon County, Iowa
Woodbury County, Iowa
Union County, Iowa
Carroll County, Iowa
Fremont County, Iowa
Plymouth County, Iowa
Shelby County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Harrison County, Iowa
Montgomery County, Iowa
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.