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About Us

Who We Are


Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 by concerned citizens and guided by a volunteer board of directors. The agency provides safety, support, and stability for youth while serving as a trusted community resource dedicated to helping children and families build healthier futures.

Serving children from birth through age 18, Youth Shelter Care offers licensed emergency and temporary shelter in a secure, accepting environment. The organization works to preserve family and community connections whenever possible while coordinating services that meet each child’s immediate and long-term needs.


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Who We Are


Youth Shelter Care of NCI provides round-the-clock shelter and support for vulnerable youth who have experienced crisis or trauma. Licensed to serve up to 20 children, the organization offers compassionate care, structure, and connection during times when young people need a safe haven most.



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Family-Centered Support


The agency’s philosophy emphasizes family unity, collaboration, and practical support. Through shelter care, therapy, behavioral health intervention services, and in-home family counseling, Youth Shelter Care helps youth and families develop skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward positive change.

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24/7

Top-notch Quality Service


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17

Years of Experience


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Experienced Team of Professionals

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Services

Emergency and Temporary Shelter


Youth Shelter Care of North Central Iowa provides licensed emergency and temporary shelter for children and youth ages 0-18. The shelter offers a safe, secure, and accepting environment for young people who have experienced crisis or trauma and need out-of-home placement.

Available around the clock, shelter services focus on protection, stability, and compassionate care. Whenever possible, staff help youth maintain family and community connections while coordinating services that meet their immediate needs and support healthier futures.


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Family-Centered Mental Health Support


As a licensed community mental health provider, Youth Shelter Care offers individual and family therapy, Behavioral Health Intervention Services, and children’s mental health in-home therapy. These services are designed to support youth and families facing emotional, behavioral, or family challenges.

The program emphasizes family unity, skill-building, and positive change. Counselors work with youth and caregivers to strengthen communication, develop healthier coping strategies, and create practical ways for families to work together more effectively.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say



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5 stars

 

Youth Shelter Care provided compassionate support and safety for our child during a difficult crisis.

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The staff created a secure, welcoming environment when our family needed help most.

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5 stars

 

Youth Shelter Care provided compassionate support and safety for our child during a difficult crisis.

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Professional, caring team dedicated to helping vulnerable youth find stability and hope.

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We appreciated the 24/7 shelter care and thoughtful coordination of services.

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5 stars

 

A vital community resource offering compassionate care, structure, and support for children and families.

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