Youth Services

211 is a free, comprehensive information system linking Iowa residents to health and human service programs, and governmental programs. 211 is a one-stop source of information for people looking for services.   24 Hour Crisis Line - (5 ...

The Arc of Iowa exists to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities necessary to fully realize their right to live work and enjoy life in the community without discrimina ...

Matches adult volunteers with children who need a supportive adult in their life. The program recruits men and women who are willing to make a commitment to a child for at least one year. Volunteers spend 4 hours a month with child, participatin ...

ChildServe improves the health and well-being of nearly 5,200 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adult ...

We're proud to offer a variety of life-changing programs that help people with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and also caregivers thrive in their communities.  There are many programs available through Easter Seals from Early Chi ...

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter is a private nonprofit organization serving children and their families in Central Iowa. YESS is a safety net of services, providing healing and hope in times of crisis. As the largest youth shelter and the ...

Everybody Wins! Iowa is a literacy and mentoring organization dedicated to increasing children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers. Volunteers visit selected schools for one hour of one- on-on ...

The Friends of YJI is a volunteer non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the services of the Youth Justice Initiative (YJI) Program in West Des Moines. YJI is a restorative justice program for youth offenders that reintegrates ...

Iowa Aftercare Services Network (IASN)  services are designed to help youth successfully transition from foster care to adulthood by providing encouragement, stability, guidance, and the opportunity to a build a positive future. IASN ...

The Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP) is within the Department of Human Rights and carries out research, policy analysis, program development and data analysis activities to improve the operation and effect ...

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. We believe, with support and assistance, homeless youth can attain self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty. Th ...

Orchard Place is the oldest locally-based charity in Des Moines. We provide mental health treatment and expertise for Iowa's kids.  In the past year, Orchard Place served more than 7,500 children and adolescents through our inpatient, o ...

PACE Center is the Orchard Place community-based operating division. PACE Center provides skill-building services for a diverse population of children, teens, and families struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This in ...

PLEASE PASS THE LOVE is committed to increasing school mental health (SMH) supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families, and educators as well as offer culturally responsive comprehensive serv ...

For 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring t ...

The Young Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization that supports, educates and advocates for girls and young women* ages 10-24. Through small groups and individual support, the YWRC provides programming for all young women, no ...

The mission of Youth Justice Initiative (YJI) is to provide and sustain restorative processes with youth in our community that promote healing, increase accountability and provide support. The YJI program was developed to provide a better soluti ...