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Children & Families of Iowa

About Children & Families of Iowa RESTORING HOPE, BUILDING FUTURES AND CHANGING LIVES. Children & Families of Iowa is one of the top family services...

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(515) 288-1981

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https://cfiowa.org/programs/

Education

Education: College / Higher Ed

Iowa - Education & Training Voucher (ETV)

The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) awards $5,000 per year to eligible current/former foster youth. Students must first complete the: FAFSA...

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800-443-8336

https://iowacollegeaid.gov/ETV

Emergency support

Pandemic Relief - Iowa

The recent Consolidated Appropriations Act set aside emergency relief for young people with foster care experience who are struggling because of the...

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800-443-8336

https://iowaaftercare.org/pandemic-relief/

Youth or Alumni Group

Leadership Opportunity

Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP) - Iowa

Youth-Driven Leadership, Learning, and More! Achieving Maximum Potential, or AMP is a statewide group for foster and adoptive youth in Iowa. AMP aims...

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515-291-1178

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https://www.weareampiowa.com/

Rights in Foster Care

Iowa Foster Youth Bill of Rights

Iowa Foster Child and Youth Bill of Rights I have the right to be treated with respect. I have the right to be safe and well cared for. I have the...

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.