A world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong.
Our Impact
- 345 kids were paired with a mentor
- 639 youth in Des Moines benefitted from outreach services
- Treatment services provided 13,820 counseling sessions
- 6279 families served
*2017 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
Patrice Ayeni
Iowa State University
Jim Black
James R. Black & Associates
Gary Botine
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Don Broshar
Iowa State University
Tim Day
Iowa State University
Sonya Fox
Hamilton Funeral Home
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
Suzy Shierholz
Story County Community Foundation (Retired)
Brian Torresi
Davis Brown Law Firm
Rosa Unal
ISU Foundation
Austin Woodlin
Edward Jones
Judy Albritton
Boone Middle School
Jim Baker
McDonald's Restaurants
Jim Black
James R. Black & Associates
Rod Copple
Green Hills Retirement Center
Barb Franzen
Business Owner and Banker (Retired)
Kim Houston
Burke Corporation
John Kinley
School Administrator (Retired)
Janet Lovell
ISU Athletic Department
Sophia Magill
ISU Federal Relations
Cliff McClure
Meadowbrook Builders LLC
Victoria Ostendorf
Youth Representative
John Russell
Bankers Trust
Mike Sogard
Banker (Retired)
Vicki Sukup
Keith Swanson
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Mike Tupper
Marshalltown Police Department
Rosa Unal
ISU Foundation
Mary Wells
Principal (Retired)
Karen Wickert
Chemist (Retired)
Robbe Verhofste
Youth Representative
Boone County
Judy Albritton Deanna Anderson Carolyn Finnestad Lorraine Hamel Sandi Johnson Robin Jones Leone Junck Kameryn Newcomb Deb Nugent Joyce Peterson Joe Russell Geralyn Timm Judy Tungesvik Gregg Williams*Emeritus:
Marlene Moffitt
Gloria Stearns
Hamilton County
Peggy Arends
Doug Bailey
Kathy Birkestrand
Ron Birkestrand
Barb Franzen
Jean Kayser
Ginny Krieger
Sherry Lambi
Thomas McLaughlin
Gayle Olson
Francis Lauer
Youth Services
Raymond Beebe
Lori Broghammer
Crystal Koch
Laura Orlander
Susan Rebedeau
Mike Sogard
Sharon Steckman
Chris White-Rozendaal
Marshall County
Amber Danielson
Meri Edel
Floyd Harthun
Kaylee Howe
Patrick Kremer
Fred Lembke
Norma Meade
Guadalupe Merlos Garcia
Amy Pieper
Mike Tupper
Chris Vaughn
Eastern Story County
Meagan Ausborn-Henderson
Chris Brandes
Kim Houston
Eileen Patterson
Ray Reynolds
Sue Seaton
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Marcy Baker
Joseph Barrett
Steven Becker
Judy Blank
Gina Christian
Kristi Eckard
Sonya Fox
Mark Linder
Angela Lose
Cliff McClure
Lori Neely
Mary Oliver
Amy Peters
Erin Peterson
Mary Sheka
Jeremy Staun
Sandra Suarez
Betty Torgerson
Libby Zaletel
*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.
