elevate has chapters statewide that connect young people and advocate on a local basis. Chapter activities are driven, from idea to inception, by local members. Each chapter is led by experienced alunni of the system, supportive social workers, or local foster parents.
elevate members are youth ages 13 and up who have been involved in foster care, adoption or other out-of-home placements. We are young people who want to make a difference in the child welfare system. We come from every background and we all have stories to tell.
To join us, contact the Facilitator for the chapter nearest you!
Find a chapter near you!
Cherokee (serving DHS Region 1)
The Cherokee chapter meets on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (300 E. Bow Drive) in Cherokee.
Chapter Facilitator: Daedra Collins
ph: 712-263-0398
e-mail: dcollins@questoffice.net
NEW Chapter in Souix City! (serving DHS region 1)
The Sioux City Chapter meets the first & third Monday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Midtown Family Community Center, room 213, 525 14th Street (525 Nebraska Street ...only entrance to the building) in Sioux City.
Chapter Facilitator: Patricia Redmond
ph: 712-389-2005
e-mail: patty_redmond@yahoo.com
Mason City (serving DHS Region 2)
The Mason City Chapter was closed on June 30, 2010 due to loss of funding in that area.
Waterloo (serving DHS Region 2)
The Waterloo Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church (805 Adams St.) in Waterloo.
Chapter Facilitator: Teanna Smart
ph: 319-433-8172
e-mail: tsmart@uni.edu
Dubuque (serving DHS Region 3)
The Dubuque Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Dubuque Community Y Teen Center (35 N. Booth Street) in Dubuque.
Chapter Facilitator: Lindsey Reiter
ph: 563-564-1644
e-mail: lindsey.reiter@yahoo.com
Fort Dodge (serving DHS Region 4)
The Fort Dodge chapter meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Children & Families of Iowa (111 Ave O West) in Fort Dodge.
Chapter Facilitator: Maria Weydert
ph: 515-571-4271
e-mail: mariaw@cfiowa.org
Ames (serving DHS Region 4)
The Ames Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at Youth and Shelter Services (420 Kellogg) in Ames from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Chapter Facilitator: Terri Bailey
ph: 515-249-7089
e-mail: tabailey@radiks.net
Council Bluffs (serving DHS Region 5)
The Council Bluffs Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Micah House (1415 Avenue J) in Council Bluffs.
Chapter Facilitator: Joni Griffin
ph: 402-680-3554
e-mail: griffinw@westianet.net
Des Moines (serving DHS Region 6)
The Des Moines chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Children and Families of Iowa (1111 University Avenue) in Des Moines from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Chapter Facilitator:Terri Bailey
ph: 515-249-7089
e-mail: tabailey@radiks.net
Cedar Rapids (serving DHS Region 7)
The Cedar Rapids chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Four Oaks Bridge in the Fireside Room (2100 1st Avenue NE) in Cedar Rapids from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Chapter Facilitator: Kristen Roppolo
ph: 319-657-5335
e-mail: roppolo.kristen@gmail.com
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Davenport (serving DHS Region 8)
The Davenport chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Annie Wittenmyer Complex (2800 Eastern Avenue, Cottage 13) in Davenport.
Chapter Facilitator:Chantell Lamont
ph: 563-381-3741
e-mail: chantelll.elevate@hotmail.com
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