NYTD 21 survey now available
Oct. 27, 2017
The NYTD survey for 21 year olds is now available. Youth who participated in the NYTD survey at ages 17 and 19 are now eligible to complete the final NYTD survey.
Youth will receive a $50.00 gift card to Casey's General Store or HyVee, or a care package, for participating in the final NYTD survey.
There are 3 methods to participate:
Phone: 1-800-228-4912
Online: bit.ly/IowaNYTD, click on 'Take the Survey' and enter your survey ID.
Mail: We will mail you a paper survey with a business reply envelope.
For questions about the NYTD survey, or to request your survey ID, contact the Iowa NYTD Coordinator by email at nytd@iowa.gov or by phone at 515-725-4050.
Thank you for helping Iowa improve the quality of programs provided to youth in foster care.
You want to go to college but can't afford it?
May 1, 2017
Free grants may be available for youth under the age of 24 and fall within one of these categories:
Exited foster care at age 18 or within 30 days of turning 18
Adopted from foster care after the age of 16
Exited the state training school at age 18 or within 30 days of turning age of 18
Learn more at IowaCollegeAid.gov..
Submit your work to the Iowa NYTD Youth Blog
Apr. 5, 2017
Do you have a story or an opinion you want to share? Is there a policy or law you want to see changed or implemented? Tell us about it! This is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. Submit a blog entry about your experiences, challenges, ideas and inspirations in foster care. To submit material or inquire on more information, contact the Iowa NYTD Coordinator by email at nytd@iowa.gov or by phone at 515-725-4050.
Next deadline: 4/15/2017