Support & Outreach Services
CFI’s Domestic Violence Services include individual counseling, support groups, medical advocacy, court advocacy and resource referrals for survivors and their children living in Polk and Warren counties. CFI provides services that focus on domestic violence and healthy relationships.
What is a domestic violence victim advocate?
An advocate provides important services to every survivor respectfully and confidentially. Advocates work with survivors to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, education about domestic violence, and referrals to community resources.
Are advocates certified?
In Iowa, advocates are certified through the Iowa Victim Advocate Certification Program. The certification is available only for advocates working for member programs of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV), as direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence is required. As a member of ICADV, Children & Families of Iowa adheres to the certification process established by the coalition.
