YSS We empower youth by providing education, counseling, and stability. We provide a continuum of care.

Our programs give youth and families the tools they need to succeed throughout their lives. One of Iowa’s oldest and largest youth-serving nonprofit organizations, YSS’s mission is to provide hope and opportunity by putting kids first. Headquartered in Ames, YSS has locations across the state and tailors its services to fit the needs of each community. This institution is an equal opportunity provider: https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/usda-nondiscrimination-statement-other-fns-programs

The youth at Ember Recovery Campus are working hard every day to create new paths for themselves. Jelly Roll’s message o...
03/13/2026

The youth at Ember Recovery Campus are working hard every day to create new paths for themselves. Jelly Roll’s message of recovery, redemption, and second chances speaks directly to them. He’s more than an artist; he’s a role model who shows that meaningful change is possible.

Jelly Roll will be in Ames on July 17, and his team shared that the best way to make a visit happen is through a public social media campaign.

So we’re rolling with it. Help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging him.

Let’s see if we can have .

Chasing What Counts📊Some people chase adrenaline. Some chase adventure. Some chase down mismatched numbers until they're...
03/12/2026

Chasing What Counts📊

Some people chase adrenaline. Some chase adventure. Some chase down mismatched numbers until they're fixed.

YSS is looking for a Controller who thrives on accuracy and keeps our mission financially strong! Apply today.
https://tinyurl.com/ysscontroller1

YSS has been creating hope and opportunity by putting kids first for 50 years. 🧡As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we...
03/11/2026

YSS has been creating hope and opportunity by putting kids first for 50 years. 🧡

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we invite you to share how YSS has made an impact in your life. Stories can be shared anonymously.

https://tinyurl.com/YSSShareYourStory

We're looking for someone who LOVES numbers!❤️Not just "likes" or "tolerates", but LOVES.If you think spreadsheets are r...
03/10/2026

We're looking for someone who LOVES numbers!❤️

Not just "likes" or "tolerates", but LOVES.

If you think spreadsheets are relaxing, budgeting brings you joy, and balancing accounts feels like therapy...then it's basically fate: YSS needs you!

Your skills will help thousands of youth and families across Iowa. Apply now, soulmate.
https://tinyurl.com/ysscontroller1

03/09/2026

Congratulations to YSS's Mike Frohwein on receiving the Dr. George Founder's Award at the 2026 YSS Recognition Luncheon. 🌟

Mike has dedicated 21 years to YSS, spending his career in residential treatment services and supporting youth as they overcome challenges such as addiction, mental health struggles, homelessness, and abuse. Known for his calm presence, professionalism, and unwavering commitment, Mike has been a trusted advocate for both clients and colleagues throughout his time at YSS.

Thank you, Mike, for the lasting impact you’ve made on the lives of so many young people and for your continued dedication to the YSS mission. 🧡

Big congratulations to YSS Ambassador Arianna Jackson on being named the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of th...
03/06/2026

Big congratulations to YSS Ambassador Arianna Jackson on being named the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year! 🏀📚

A standout for Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball both on the court and in the classroom, Arianna is also using her platform to support youth and raise awareness for mental health through her work with YSS. We’re proud to have her as part of the YSS family and grateful for the impact she continues to make in our community. 🧡

Join us in celebrating Arianna on this incredible honor!

At YSS, numbers aren't just numbers, they tell stories.📖Stories of safe homes, brighter futures, and second chances. We ...
03/05/2026

At YSS, numbers aren't just numbers, they tell stories.📖

Stories of safe homes, brighter futures, and second chances. We are in need of a Controller who loves accuracy...and maybe talks to spreadsheets like they're coworkers. (No judgment.)😄

If you want a job where your talent = real impact, join us. Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/ysscontroller1

Our team at Iowa Homeless Youth Centers - IHYC  was thrilled to welcome an amazing volunteer team from Nationwide last w...
03/04/2026

Our team at Iowa Homeless Youth Centers - IHYC was thrilled to welcome an amazing volunteer team from Nationwide last week! 💛

We had the chance to share a bit about YSS & IHYC, answer questions, and talk about ways they can help us work toward ending youth homelessness.

A huge thank you to the volunteers for cooking a delicious lunch for around 40 clients and helping organize our clothing closet. We couldn’t do this important work without your support! 🙌

Financial superhero wanted!🦸If you can:✔ Tame wild spreadsheets✔ Defeat rogue decimals✔ Turn data into impactWe need you...
03/03/2026

Financial superhero wanted!🦸

If you can:
✔ Tame wild spreadsheets
✔ Defeat rogue decimals
✔ Turn data into impact

We need you! Help us keep our mission strong and our budgets in line.

👉 Join our team today! https://tinyurl.com/ysscontroller1

03/02/2026

Service. Partnership. Advocacy. 🌟

At our 2026 Recognition Luncheon, this year’s Outstanding Service Award for YSS of Boone County recognized someone who shows up for YSS and for our community time and time again. Diane Hinderaker’s long-term commitment to Boone County, from prevention events to Hidden in Plain Sight, helps connect individuals and families to the support they need.

We are incredibly grateful for her lasting impact. Congratulations, Diane!

It’s about the young people at Ember Recovery doing the work every single day. Choosing healing. Choosing a different fu...
02/27/2026

It’s about the young people at Ember Recovery doing the work every single day. Choosing healing. Choosing a different future.

Ember is a place for second chances and real support.

The momentum has helped shine a light on what matters most: recovery is possible. 🧡

📊 YSS is hiring a Controller!Are you the type who alphabetizes your budget tabs?Do you color code your grocery list?Do y...
02/25/2026

📊 YSS is hiring a Controller!

Are you the type who alphabetizes your budget tabs?
Do you color code your grocery list?
Do you break out in a small happy dance when everything reconciles?
Good news: You can use those legendary skills to help youth and families across Iowa. 💛

➡️ Apply today — and yes, we fully support your love affair with Excel.
https://tinyurl.com/ysscontroller

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Our Mission

YSS provides hope and opportunity to children, youth and families through our prevention, treatment and transition programs. Learn more at www.yss.org.