Child Welfare / Emergency Services

AMP (Achieving Maximum Potential)

 What is AMP?three boys on a log picture

AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.

Who are AMP youth?

AMP members are ages 13 and up who have been involved in foster care, adoption or other out-of-home placements.

What do AMP youth hope to accomplish?

Help foster youth to become independent adults who can successfully educate others about the child welfare system and take an active role in making life better for themselves and others in state care.

For more information go to www.ampiowa.org or

For more information about this program, please call 712-322-3700 or fill out the form below and we will contact you.

For more information or to start enrollment:

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5-29-2020