Our Impact
27,651 lives of at-risk Iowans that CFI impacted during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
1888 the year CFI was founded
95% client satisfaction
Mission
Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) is restoring hope, building futures and changing lives.
Key Services Provided
Domestic violence - shelter and outreach
Mental health - counseling through licensed therapists
Family support - in-home counseling for families with children at risk of abuse or neglect
Workforce readiness - career preparation services
Early childhood development - child care for low-income families
Substance abuse - treatment for all ages
Key Audiences Served
Children & Families of Iowa provides services to clients of all ages and from all economic and cultural backgrounds, specializing in care for those who have experienced trauma or hardship.
Ways to Give
Include CFI in your charitable giving and estate planning.
Make a personal gift to CFI by calling 515-697-7921, online at www.cfiowa.org, or by mail at 1111 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314.
Sponsor, participate or volunteer for one of our annual fundraising events.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) responds to challenges afflicting Iowans across all 99 counties. Donations received go directly to support the resources needed to care for children and families seeking assistance in keeping their families together, including mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence services and early childhood education. Our staff meets one on one with clients, and we have a growing need for funding to accommodate the demand for our services. We value and celebrate diversity and believe that it is essential to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our team members and those who entrust us with their care.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kira Barclay, President
Dolph Robb, Vice President, Strategic Planning Committee Chair, President Elect
Tera Jordan, Secretary/Treasurer
Daniel Connolly, Past President
Tom Lamoreux, Advocacy
Committee Chair
Lynn Herndon, Governance
Committee Chair
Andrew Follmann, Audit Committee Chair
Joe Adducci
Jasmina Alicic
Teresa Garcia-Holm
Hayley Harvey
Ann Oberhauser
Bryan O’Neill
Sonia Parras Konrad
Melissa Schilling
Heather Sindelar
Mike Waller
Mark Winkel
Ryan Wise
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nick McCleish, President
Greg Bailey, President Elect and Events Committee Chair
Kara Wilson, Treasurer/Secretary
Steve Allen, Past President
Laurie Mardis, Investment
Committee Chair
Jeremy Harder, Fundraising
Committee Chair
Brian Beckett
Tyler Brown
Chris Frazier
Gabe Nelson
Tony Ranniger
Ann Smisek