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News, Press Releases and Announcements

Children & Families of Iowa is a leader when it comes to providing quality care and services for families and children in crisis. Check here for all kinds of news and announcements about social services, domestic violence, child care, caring for teens and family safety both about Children & Families of Iowa and about the service community in general.


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For media inquiries, please contact Amy Stapp-Arpy at 515-697-7921.

ProACTIVE: A Men’s Healthy Relationship Group

We invite you to join ProACTIVE, a men’s group that promotes healthy relationships among men of color. At ProACTIVE, we prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment that acknowledges and…

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)

This is a day to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people and also draw attention to the discrimination,…

Molina Healthcare – Iowa’s Newest Medicaid Health Plan

Are you curious about the new Medicaid options in Iowa? Molina Healthcare of Iowa is the latest addition to the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO), and it will be available…

Judge Christensen’s State of Judiciary Speech

(Republished from the Jan 19, 2023 edition of the Fort Madison Daily Democrat) Tachelle Dowell and Jodi McFadden, sitting side by side, were given a standing ovation during Christensen’s State…

Request for Bid: Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality System

CFI seeks a contractor to provide virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets for youth/young adults and adults enrolled in WIOA Title I programs through CFI. Interested bidders are encouraged to submit…

Children & Families of Iowa staff members, Samantha Harms-Kedley and Cheryl Johnson featured in story published by Channel 5 News

Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) staff members, Samantha Harms-Kedley and Cheryl Johnson featured in story published by Channel 5 News. Harms-Kedley, a working parent and Program Director at the…