A world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong.
Our Impact
- 231 kids were paired with a mentor
- 116 youth served in Residential Addiction Treatment
- Treatment services provided 14,984 counseling sessions
- 4,437 families served
*2018 Data
Our Mission
To create hope and opportunity by putting kids first.
Our Core Values
Commitment + Collaboration + Compassion + Innovation + Integrity + “Can Do” Spirit
Our Leadership
The YSS leadership team represents a diverse array of specialties and expertise, with an overarching commitment to our mission of creating hope and opportunity by putting kids first.
Our Boards
Judy Albritton
Boone Middle School
Nahla Atroon
Youth Representative
Jim Black
James R. Black & Associates
Gary Botine
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Martino Harmon
Iowa State University
Tim Day
Iowa State University
Sonya Fox
Hamilton Funeral Home
Matthew Gogerty
Corporate Communications
Patrick Kremer
Marshall/Hardin County Advisory Board
Eileen Patterson
Iowa State University
Randi Peters
VenuWorks
Mike Phillips
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Monica Porter
ISU Foundation (Retired)
Keith Robinder
Iowa State University
Julie Huisman
Suzy Shierholz
Story County Community Foundation (Retired)
Brian Torresi
Davis Brown Law Firm
Austin Woodin
Edward Jones
Connie Ingraham
Webster Custom Meats
Lindsey Long
Iowa State Athletics Development
Judy Albritton
Boone Middle School
Jim Baker
McDonald's Restaurants
Jim Black
James R. Black & Associates
Rod Copple
Green Hills Community (Life Care Services)
Barb Franzen
Business Owner and Banker (Retired)
Kim Houston
Burke Corporation
John Kinley
School Administrator (Retired)
Sophia Magill
ISU Federal Relations
Cliff McClure
Meadowbrook Builders LLC
Victoria Ostendorf
Youth Representative
John Russell
Bankers Trust
Charles Small
Iowa State University
Vicki Sukup
Keith Swanson
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Rosa Unal
ISU Foundation
Mary Wells
Principal (Retired)
Karen Wickert
Chemist (Retired)
Boone County
Judy Albritton
Deanna Anderson
Carolyn Finnestad
Lorraine Hamel
Sandi Johnson
Leone Junck
Marlene Moffitt*Joyce Peterson
Joseph Russell
Gloria Stearns*Geralyn Timm
Judy Tungesvik
Gregg Williams
*Emeritus
Hamilton County
Sonia Rodriquez
Marian Johnson
Doug Bailey
Kathy Birkestrand
Ron Birkestrand
Barb Franzen
Logan Welch
Connie Ingraham
Jean Kayser
Thomas McLaughlin
Gayle Olson
Francis Lauer
Youth Services
Raymond Beebe
Regan Banks
Shanda Hansen
Chief Jeff Brinkley
Jesse Waters
Jennifer White
Shannon Wooge
Tracy Wynn
Tracy Worley
Pat Tomson
Marshall County
Fred Lembke
Meri Edel
Michael Tupper
Kaylee Howe
Amy Pieper
Pat Kremer
Natasha Schultz
Chris Vaughn
Norma Meade
Guadalupe Merlos Garcia
Madi Hardman
Ken Fox
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Marcy Baker
Joseph Barrett
Judy Blank
Gina Christian
Sonny Fox
Mark Linder
Angela Lose
Cliff McClure
Lori Neely
Mary Oliver
Amy Oliver-Peters
Erin Peterson
Mary Sheka
Jeremy Staun
Betty Torgerson
Libby Zaletel
Joe Tallman
Laura Jontz
*Emeritus:
Marguerite Boss
Linda Cowger-Russel
Lois Ichelson
Gene Loverink
Michael Myszewski
David Repp
Dave Vaudt
Dee Wright
Careers
If you’re interested in helping children, youth and their families have a brighter future, you may be a good fit for YSS. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just getting started, there are many rewarding positions available across the state. View current openings, learn more about our benefits and apply today.
A Brief History
Locations
No matter where you are in Iowa, we’re here to help. Use the map below to find a YSS location near you.
