YSS granted IASN Contract
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) launches voluntary services for young adults who age-out of foster care at age 18, using federal Chafee Act funds allocated to the state.
A network of 10 private youth-serving agencies led by YSS, is awarded the first contract to provide Aftercare Services statewide with an initial budget of $600,000.
Nine member agencies continue to provide services
Aftercare Rent Subsidy program is established through an interagency agreement between DHS and the Iowa Finance Authority, providing housing assistance for Aftercare participants.
Second competitive contract is awarded to YSS for Aftercare services. Nine IASN member agencies continue to provide Aftercare services statewide.
Annual budget climbs to $2.8 million
Participation increases to 567 young people in FY 2008, including 339 who are enrolled in PAL. The average monthly PAL stipend is $571.94.
The IASN annual budget climbs to $2.8 million as more eligible youth who are working and/or continuing their education take advantage of PAL.
Participants show improvement in key areas
IASN updates its Core Client Outcomes database to improve tracking of participant outcomes. Exiting youth show improvement in areas of education, employment, income, and housing.
Third competitive contract is awarded to YSS and IASN subcontractors for Aftercare and PAL services. The budget reaches $3.98 million, and participation increases to 771 young people.
IASN reaches a 10-Year milstone
After a decade of services being made available to Iowa youth who age out of foster care, more than 2,400 young people have taken advantage of IASN services and support. Participation levels off at about 750 youth annually.
IASN begins serving state training school (STS) youth
Iowa Legislature authorizes transition services for youth aging out of the State Training School or detention, increasing the population eligible for Aftercare and providing additional state funding. Total IASN budget rises to $4.1 million.
DHS awards fourth competitive contract to YSS
The nine IASN member agencies serve a record 836 young people during SFY 2016. An average of 500 participants throughout the state are served each month, also a record high. Over 3,500 youth have been served since IASN began in 2002.
DHS awards the fourth competitive contract for Aftercare services to YSS and the Network. State and federal funds are combined for an annual IASN budget of $4.9 million.
Nearly 800 youth served in SFY 2018
Young adults continue to demonstrate significant gains in education attainment, employment and income, housing stability, and health participating while participating in Aftercare. Nearly 800 young people receive services in SFY 2018.
IASN responds to Covid-19
The Network adapts its service delivery model in response to the coronavirus pandemic. All young people continue to receive support from the Network throughout the crisis. Services extended to age 23.
Iowa State University: Child Welfare Research and Training Project joins the Network
The ISU Child Welfare Research and Training Project (CWRTP) contracts with YSS to support the Iowa Aftercare Services Network through policy development, coordination, quality assurance, and
evaluation.
