Iowa Aftercare Services Network

10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Everyone deserves relationships built on respect, trust, and safety. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness, support survivors, and learn more about healthy relationship skills such as communication, boundaries, and recognizing warning signs of abuse.

If a young adult needs support, resources are available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline and local organizations throughout Iowa. Iowa Aftercare can help eligible youth connect with supportive services and community resources.

Reach out: https://iowaaftercare.org/

07/27/2026

As youth approach adulthood, caregivers play an important role in helping them build the confidence and skills needed for life beyond foster care.

Join the Iowa Aftercare Services Network team for a practical session focused on supporting teens!

Register here: https://www.fostersquad.org/events-1/whats-next-building-confidence-and-real-life-skills

07/03/2026

06/30/2026

On Social Media Day, we recognize the power of connection, using platforms to share resources, build community, and stay informed.

06/21/2026

Today we recognize the caregivers and father figures who provide guidance, stability, and support in many forms.

06/21/2026

Summer begins: bringing new routines, opportunities, and ways to focus on your goals. ☀️

06/15/2026

During International Men’s Health Week, we encourage open conversations about physical and mental health. Checking in matters.

06/10/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month: a time to better understand how trauma can affect mental health and why support matters.
Many young people aging out of foster care have experienced significant life challenges and stress. Research on this population shows higher rates of mental health needs and adverse life experiences, which can impact overall wellbeing.
Through the Iowa Aftercare Services Network, youth are not alone in navigating these challenges. In SFY 2025:

504 young people received Aftercare services across Iowa
97.7% reported supportive relationships with adults
95.4% reported feeling safe in their housing

Support, connection, and access to resources can make a meaningful difference in healing and stability.

The Iowa Aftercare Services Network (IASN) provides services statewide to eligible youth ages 17 up to 23 who have aged out of foster care or other court-ordered placements.