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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS | YSS

YSS Supportive Housing programs help get young adults into safe, secure housing so they can focus on building a brighter future. These programs provide living options that center on participants achieving self-sufficiency. YSS advocates work one-on-one with the participants to create a plan to acquire safe and secure housing, stable employment, and financial stability.

Programs include:
Transitional Living Program (Ames, Boone, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 16-21
Rapid Rehousing (Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 18-24
Lighthouse (Boone, Des Moines) - Families with parents ages 16-24
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (Des Moines) - Single individuals or families ages 18-24 based on income

Physical Address

612 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm; Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm; Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm; Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm; Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm;

Fax

(515) 883-2384

Application process

Call for services

Fee

Sliding fee scale for those that qualify, services may also be funded by the Department of Human Services, Juvenile Court, Medicaid, and other insurance policies

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to youth ages 16-21 and families with parents ages 16-24

Languages

English

Service area

Iowa

Agency info

YSS

Programming for children and young adults.