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Provides assistance with independent living services for Nebraska youth (generally ages 16-21) who may be aging out of the state foster care system.

Provides self-sufficiency advocates who work with foster care alumni ages 18–21 to support stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships.

Provides services and support to young people who have aged out of foster care or other court-ordered placement.

- Guides young people toward stability and self-sufficiency in education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and more.

- Participants meet at least twice monthly with a Self-Sufficiency Advocate, to help them address barriers and develop skills to achieve their individual goals.

- Financial support is available to youth who qualify for the Preparation for Adult Living program.

- Aftercare Services may be contacted several months prior to a young person’s planned exit from the foster care system, State Training School, or court-ordered detention.

Provides self-sufficiency advocates who work with foster care alumni ages 18–21 to support stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships.

Provides support to young people who have aged out of foster care (ages 17 - 23). Aftercare services are designed to help youth successfully transition from foster care to adulthood. Aftercare advocates provide support, guidance, encouragement and stability. All services are voluntary.

Provides assistance with independent living services for Nebraska youth (generally ages 16-21) who may be aging out of the state foster care system.

Provides assistance with independent living services for Nebraska youth (generally ages 16-21) who may be aging out of the state foster care system.

Foster care program for teens.

Provides voluntary services and support offered through the Iowa Aftercare Services Network (IASN) to help foster care alumni ages 18-23 move toward stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas, education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships. Participants meet at least twice monthly with a Self-Sufficiency Advocate (SSA) who partners with youth to help them address barriers and develop skills to achieve their individual goals.

Provides self-sufficiency advocates who work with foster care alumni ages 18–21 to support stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships.

Provides help to get young adults into safe, secure housing so they can focus on building a brighter future. These programs provide living options that center on participants achieving self-sufficiency. YSS advocates work one-on-one with the participants to create a plan to acquire safe and secure housing, stable employment, and financial stability. Programs include: Transitional Living Program (Ames, Boone, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 16-21 Rapid Rehousing (Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 18-24 Lighthouse (Boone, Des Moines) - Families with parents ages 16-24 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (Des Moines) - Single individuals or families ages 18-24 based on income

Provides help to get young adults into safe, secure housing so they can focus on building a brighter future. These programs provide living options that center on participants achieving self-sufficiency. YSS advocates work one-on-one with the participants to create a plan to acquire safe and secure housing, stable employment, and financial stability. Programs include: Transitional Living Program (Ames, Boone, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 16-21 Rapid Rehousing (Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 18-24 Lighthouse (Boone, Des Moines) - Families with parents ages 16-24 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (Des Moines) - Single individuals or families ages 18-24 based on income

Provides services and support to young people who have aged out of foster care or other court-ordered placement.

- Guides young people toward stability and self-sufficiency in education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and more.

- Participants meet at least twice monthly with a Self-Sufficiency Advocate, to help them address barriers and develop skills to achieve their individual goals.

- Financial support is available to youth who qualify for the Preparation for Adult Living program.

- Aftercare Services may be contacted several months prior to a young person’s planned exit from the foster care system, State Training School, or court-ordered detention.

Provides a Supervised Apartment Living (SAL) program for youth individuals who are not able to return to or live in their family’s home or another home setting for a variety of reasons. SAL provides less structure and supervision than Residential Treatment with services and supports aimed at preparing youth for self-sufficiency. Connecting youth to resources in their own communities and to formal and informal support systems that may or may not have already been identified allows them opportunities for success they may not have had otherwise. 

Provides assistance with independent living services for Nebraska youth (generally ages 16-21) who may be aging out of the state foster care system.

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).

Provides assistance with independent living services for Nebraska youth (generally ages 16-21) who may be aging out of the state foster care system.

Provides help to get young adults into safe, secure housing so they can focus on building a brighter future. These programs provide living options that center on participants achieving self-sufficiency. YSS advocates work one-on-one with the participants to create a plan to acquire safe and secure housing, stable employment, and financial stability. Programs include: Transitional Living Program (Ames, Boone, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 16-21 Rapid Rehousing (Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 18-24 Lighthouse (Boone, Des Moines) - Families with parents ages 16-24 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (Des Moines) - Single individuals or families ages 18-24 based on income

Provides assistance for youth, ages 17 up to age 23, who are preparing to exit or have 'aged out' of foster care or other court ordered placement, meet the challenges of living independently and transition successfully to adulthood.Case Management provides coordination and linkage to available community resources.

Services include life skills training and experimental learning opportunities, assistance in obtaining and maintaining a safe and stable place to live, assistance in identifying and achieving personal education and employment goals, access to financial assistance to meet emergency or short-term needs, and assistance in obtaining medical care and mental health services.