Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC), a YSS organization, works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. Our dedicated staff provide case management and advocacy to youth ages 18-24, helping them find stability and plan for a successful future.

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Rooftop Gardens

YSS Rooftop Gardens is an innovative program in Des Moines designed to support at-risk youth and those experiencing homelessness. This initiative provides vital apprenticeship opportunities, helping participants gain valuable employment experience while promoting access to healthy, locally-grown foods and essential nutrition education.

Rooftop Gardens
EMBER RECOVERY

Ember Recovery, Residential Addiction Treatment, provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program in a safe, homelike atmosphere for youth ages 12-17 and a separate young adult program for youth ages 18-24.

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Reggie’s Sleepout

For nearly two decades, Reggie’s Sleepout has raised awareness and funds for homeless youth services in central Iowa. The event is named in honor of Reggie Kelsey, a young man whose tragic death sparked a movement.

Reggie’s Sleepout

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC), a YSS organization, works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. Our dedicated staff provide case management and advocacy to youth ages 18-24, helping them find stability and plan for a successful future.

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Rooftop Gardens

YSS Rooftop Gardens is an innovative program in Des Moines designed to support at-risk youth and those experiencing homelessness. This initiative provides vital apprenticeship opportunities, helping participants gain valuable employment experience while promoting access to healthy, locally-grown foods and essential nutrition education.

Rooftop Gardens
EMBER RECOVERY

Ember Recovery, Residential Addiction Treatment, provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program in a safe, homelike atmosphere for youth ages 12-17 and a separate young adult program for youth ages 18-24.

Visit Website
Reggie’s Sleepout

For nearly two decades, Reggie’s Sleepout has raised awareness and funds for homeless youth services in central Iowa. The event is named in honor of Reggie Kelsey, a young man whose tragic death sparked a movement.

Reggie’s Sleepout

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Impact

My sobriety brought me the ability to be happy again in such an indescribable way.

Jazmin, who overcame her addiction thanks to YSS and is now on her way to becoming a registered nurse

Stories

Kids paired with a mentor

Based on 2020 data

Youth served in Residential Addiction Treatment

Based on 2020 data

Counseling sessions

Based on 2020 data

Families served

Based on 2020 data