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Restoring Hope. Building Futures.
Changing Lives.

Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families throughout Iowa. Headquartered in Des Moines with offices in Ankeny, Fort Dodge, Osceola and Ottumwa, CFI provides services, such as: domestic violence prevention and intervention, teen programs, family support, early childhood development, mental health and substance abuse.
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Mental Health Services

Children & Families of Iowa’s trauma-informed Mental Health Services offer support and understanding to people when they need it most. CFI helps children and adults make healthy, positive changes in their…

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Domestic Violence Services

Children & Families of Iowa’s Local Crisis Hotline at (515) 243-6147 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).   Help, healing and hope for victims. Domestic violence is…

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Substance Abuse Services

At Children & Families of Iowa (CFI), we address substance abuse by involving family and community in finding solutions tailored to each individual. Highly-trained substance abuse professionals help individuals and…

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Early Childhood Development Services

Children need a safe, supportive place to grow and learn. Children & Families of Iowa can be that place. Far too many of our communities’ children have too few opportunities,…

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Family Support Programs

Creating Safe Homes for Children CFI helps change the lives of children in need of a safe and stable home. The organization’s goal is to keep children safe and, whenever possible, to…

Valentine’s Auction

Join us February 1-2, 2023 for CFI’s newest event, the Valentine’s Auction! The Valentine’s Auction is a 24-hour virtual event to raise funds to support CFI.

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Tango Gala

Join Children & Families of Iowa on May 5, 2023 for a our annual Tango Gala!

Watch for more information coming soon!

Ladies Golf Tournament

Ladies – join Children & Families of Iowa for a fun afternoon on the course! Funds raised at the Ladies Golf Tournament allow Children & Families of Iowa to continue to improve the lives of at-risk Iowans with a focus on services for domestic abuse survivors.
Charity tournament supporting CFl’s Domestic Violence Shelter’

Thank you to all who joined us for the Ladies Golf Tournament in 2021!

Family Tees Inter-generational Golf Tournament

Join Children & Families of Iowa for our signature Family Tees Golf Tournament. Family Tees offers a wonderful opportunity for families to be active and play together while supporting the important mission of Children & Families of Iowa.

Thank you to all who joined us for Family Tees in 2022!

There are many ways to help,
and it all starts here.

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How to Give

Giving to Children & Families of Iowa is easy and can happen right now. CFI accepts gifts immediately, from credit cards to stock transfers, and the organization instantly starts putting contributions in the service of those who need it.

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Planned Gifts

Donating to Children & Families of Iowa through a planned gift is a tremendous way to make a lasting impact to the organization and the community. CFI can help donors make the best plan for the most meaningful legacy. It all starts by reaching out.

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In-Kind Donation

CFI’s programs require a lot of material, services and equipment. In-Kind donations, donation of things like food, paper products and meeting spaces, help Children & Families of Iowa best serve the community.

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Endowment

Want to leave the world a better place for children, grandchildren and future generations? Make a gift to the Endowment for Children & Families of Iowa. These gifts will make a difference in the lives of children in the future.

true stories

Meet Bob and Jody

Bob and Jody work in the restaurant industry and struggle to make their paychecks cover their young family’s needs. When Jody became pregnant with their first child, the couple feared…