Teen Programs
Restoring hope for teens.

Children & Families of Iowa’s programs for at-risk teens help them find their way out of the dark tunnels of their pasts. We are the last hope for many of these teens. Most have long histories of abuse, trauma, mental illness or addiction. We help teens look at their behaviors and beliefs to help them turn their lives around. Children & Families of Iowa offers a variety of programs geared toward at-risk teens. From our group homes for troubled teens to our teen addiction recovery center to our foster care support groups, we are dedicated to ensuring a brighter future for teens in our state.

Programs Mental Health and Addiction Treatment for Teens: Family-based treatment for teens struggling with mental illness and addiction. Residential Treatment: Structured, therapeutic environment for teens who have found themselves on the wrong paths in life. Tracking and Monitoring: Helping teens referred by Polk County Juvenile Court learn to live successfully in their homes and the community by focusing on accountability, skill-building and family involvement. elevate (Support and Advocacy for Iowa's Foster and Adoptive Youth): Resources and educational opportunities for youth to help them successfully transition into adulthood and develop their voices as advocates for themselves and others.

Services Offered Residential treatment Outpatient treatment  Substance abuse treatment for teens Counseling (family, individual and group) Skill-building Life-skills  Community-based activities Educational alternatives Recreational therapy Interpersonal and relationship skills Compliance with Juvenile Court, DHS and other agencies

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