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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, 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

Our Mission is to provide professional therapeutic services designed to meet our client’s needs and empower them to make healthy and positive changes in their lives. Our philosophy is a…

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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…

CFIs 135th Anniversary

Join us in celebrating Children & Families of Iowa’s 135th anniversary!

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Tango Gala

Thank you to all of our attendees, auction item winners and sponsors for making this years Tango Gala exceptional.

Photos coming soon!

Family Tees Inter-generational Golf Tournament

Thanks to all of the sponsors and participants for joining us at our Family Tees golf event. Family Tees offers a wonderful opportunity for families to be active and play together while supporting the important mission of Children & Families of Iowa.

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’

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…