What We Do
The Youth Law Center is dedicated to advocating on behalf of children and youth who are abused and neglected, educating youth, and promoting statewide policies that positively impact Iowa's children.
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Call 911 or for non-emergent situations,
call 515-283-4811For assistance in Central Iowa: 1-855-581-8111
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Your Life Iowa provides 24/7 free, confidential support and can connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track. They provide support to those who have a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health.
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Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
We have served children in Central Iowa for the past 45 years. Our goal is to ensure children of central Iowa have homes where they are safe, loved and encouraged to flourish physically, emotionally, academically and socially.
If you have a legal question involving the legal rights of a child, please contact us on our toll-free legal hotline at: 1-800-728-1172
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FY23-FY24
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Children Represented
1,327
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Cases Handled
1,659