Community Resources

Provides free juvenile court representation to Polk County youth and free legal advice to youth across the State of Iowa.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Shelter for youth experiencing homelessness. Programs include housing for homeless young families (age 16-25) and their children for up to two years (Lighthouse Transitional Living Program) and rapid rehousing for youth (age 18-22) to live in their own apartment, while still receiving support from Rapid Rehousing program staff and rent assistance on a sliding scale. 

YSS Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful, individualized and evidence-based recovery program for youth (ages 12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere.

Hours: 24/7