Youth Shelter Care of North Central   Iowa, Inc. (YSC) is a nonprofit corporation with a  volunteer board of directors. The agency was founded in 1979.

The Mission of Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa, Inc. is: 

“Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa, Inc. provides safety for youth and is a community resource for the development of healthier youth and families through a diversity of services."


 YSC strives to always treat children and families with respect and dignity, provide individualized services and keep children connected to their family and community. YSC has a professional,  experienced, energetic and committed team in place that is dedicated to provide a wide  array of services for youth and families.