Youth

• Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Youth  (6)

Child and Family Policy Center - Uses research to improve state and federal policy regarding children and families. News, publications, Iowa projects, and national projects.

Children and Families of Iowa - A private, nonprofit human services agency headquartered in Des Moines, with programs operating from Ankeny, Council Bluffs, Centerville, Creston, Fort Dodge, Knoxville, Newton and Ottumwa.

Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Empowerment - Partnership between state government and communities in Chickasaw, Floyd and Mitchell counties, with an emphasis to improve the well-being of families with young children. Information about programs including early literacy, health and families.

Four Oaks, Inc. of Iowa - One of the largest private, not-for-profit child welfare/juvenile justice organizations in the state, serving all 99 counties from eleven cities. Includes details of programs, volunteer roles, employment opportunities and a newsletter. Located in Cedar Rapids.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - Comprised of 74 counties and offers five program levels. Includes membership, program events, forms and publications, adult education and online shop.

Hawkeye Area Council - Boy Scouts of America - Serving youth in seven counties. Includes calendar, camps, training, districts, contact information and on-line forms.

Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa - Works to end child abuse through parent education, home visitor, sexual abuse prevention, young parents programs, and crisis child care.

Quakerdale - Private, non-profit social service agency offering preventative and therapeutic treatment services to youth and families. Includes details of programs and services, FAQs, ways to help and office locations.