Organizations Fighting Hunger
YSS
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Description: Youth & Shelter Services (YSS) exists to provide prevention, education, treatment and residential services to children, youth and families; to advocate on their behalf; and to help them solve problems, grow and be self-sufficient, responsible, contributing members of society. YSS programs include residential, counselling, family foster care, and direct care services; with locations in Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Nevada, and Webster City. Through its direct care services, YSS addresses the presenting problems of a wide range of children and youth who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, neglect, trouble with the law, emotional and mental problems, experience running away from home, homelessness, pregnant and parenting women, youth aging out of the foster care system, chemically-addicted youth, and families experiencing conflict. Youth & Shelter Services has also established several networks of youth serving agencies and administers and funds nearly 100 subcontracts with other non-profit organizations, including the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. How to Help: Individuals and organizations can support the work of Youth & Shelter Services by attending events, through financial or in-kind donations, and by serving as a volunteer. Iowans are encouraged to contact Youth & Shelter Services by phone at 515-233-3141, by email at yss@yss.ames.ia.us or through their online form for more information and to explore opportunities for partnership. Click here to flag this profile as needing attention. |
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