Nest Programs | YSS
420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Eligibility
Must have proof of Story or Boone County residency, proof of income, and meet income guidelines (185% of Federal Poverty Level or below in Story county and 200% of Federal Poverty Level or below in Boone county), must be pregnant or have a child six months of age or younger to enroll, participants may remain in the program until their child reaches 2 years old or until the program funds are exhausted
Required documents
Call for details
(515) 233-3141
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://www.yss.org
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call for services
Fees
None
Service area
Boone County, IA
Story County, IA
Offers health and educational services to pregnant or parenting mothers. Educational classes related to pregnancy, infant care, and parenting are available. Clothing, baby supplies and equipment such as diapers, bottles, bedding, strollers, car seats, and more are available through participation in approved activities and educational programs. Can also offer assistance in locating and providing referrals to additional community services
Nest Programs are incentive-based programs. As participants demonstrate healthy behaviors, they earn points to redeem for baby supplies and equipment for free. Examples of healthy behaviors include attending classes, prenatal office visits, child immunizations, well-baby visits, and home visits.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/03/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
YSS
Programming for children and young adults.