Iowa DHS announced on 5.11.21 they are allocating over $5M in new funding to benefit current and former foster care youth affected by Covid-19

• Young adults ages 18 to 26 who aged out of foster care may be eligible for a direct pandemic relief payment of $750
• Emergency financial assistance and supportive services are available to help eligible young adults recover from the pandemic
• Foster care children and alumni need our support to get through this difficult time
• It’s easy to apply, very few steps to take, money will be received in 3-4 weeks.
• Additional information regarding these details is available on the Iowa Aftercare pandemic relief webpage: https://iowaaftercare.org/pandemic-relief/
• Funding is available until September 30^th 2021.  Encourage to apply online now.
• Additional funds are available for foster parents, kinship caregivers, and contracted providers to benefit youth ages 14-18 in placement
• Increased financial aid for foster care college students for the 2021-2022 school year

We are upgrading our phone system! Effective Monday, February 22, 2021, the phone numbers for staff will be changing. To help you reach individual staff and departments, please call the main number (712-322-3700) which will remain the same and is available if you need more information.

Thank you to all of the sponsors who made the Chip in for Children “Re-imagined” event possible earlier this month! We could not have done it without you!