Children & Families of Iowa

What Children & Families of Iowa does

Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1888 and headquartered at 1111 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. CFI delivers a comprehensive portfolio of community-based human services across all 99 Iowa counties, organized into seven core program areas: Domestic Violence Services (the only dedicated domestic violence shelter in Polk and Warren Counties), Behavioral Health (trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, substance use treatment), Child Care & Early Childhood Education (including the first Therapeutic Child Care program in central Iowa), Career Planning & Work Readiness (Ticket to Work Employment Network, supported employment), Human Services (adoption, SafeCare parenting program), Juvenile Justice Supported Services (Polk County Juvenile Court referrals), and Protective Payee Services. The organization serves more than 35,000 people annually through seven physical office locations and a telehealth platform that enables rural service delivery. CFI is COA-accredited, a United Way partner agency, and a charter member of the Children's Home Society of America.

Name

Children & Families of Iowa

Legal name

Children & Families of Iowa

Website

https://cfiowa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Children & Families of Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1888 that delivers behavioral health, domestic violence, childcare, employment, adoption, and juvenile justice services to at-risk children and families across all 99 Iowa counties from its Des Moines headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Social services
• Behavioral health services
• Domestic violence support
• Childcare services
• Family counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Grants: Primary revenue from state and federal government contracts including Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Juvenile Court Services, and various grant programs
2. Donations & Charitable Contributions: Monetary gifts from individuals, companies and organizations; in-kind donations; planned gifts; endowment contributions
3. Client Service Fees: Insurance claims filed for mental health therapy and substance use services; co-pays and co-insurance; sliding scale fees where applicable

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Children & Families of Iowa is a nonprofit social services organization delivering a portfolio of community-based programs across seven core service areas: domestic violence shelter and crisis response, behavioral health (outpatient mental health therapy and substance use treatment), career planning and supported employment, child care and early childhood education, protective payee financial management, human services (adoption, parenting programs, family preservation), and juvenile justice supported services. Programs are delivered statewide across Iowa through physical offices and a telehealth platform, with most services provided at low or no cost to qualifying clients.

Product overview

Children & Families of Iowa is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community-based programs organized around seven core service areas: Domestic Violence Services (shelter, hotline, outreach), Behavioral Health (therapy, substance use), Career Planning & Work Readiness (employment support, Ticket to Work), Child Care (Therapeutic Child Care, Child Development Center), Human Services (adoption, SafeCare, parenting programs), Juvenile Justice Supported Services (tracking, transition planning), and Protective Payee Services. The organization serves Iowans statewide through multiple locations, providing everything from crisis intervention to long-term family support, all delivered through a holistic, family-centered approach. Services are designed to address the full spectrum of needs from early childhood through adulthood, with programs accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed by relevant state agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornerstone Recovery: Substance abuse and behavioral health services for families with chemically dependent adolescents, later expanded to adults with substance abuse disorders. Located in Ankeny.
• Safe Emergency Shelter
• Support for Careers (S4C)
• Protective Payee Services (PPS)
• Child Development Center

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Services Comprehensive domestic violence support for survivors of intimate partner violence, including the only dedicated safe emergency shelter in Polk and Warren Counties, a 24/7 Local Crisis Hotline at (515) 243-6147, crisis intervention, safety planning, outreach advocacy, court support, and Compass Transitional Housing.
• Behavioral Health Services Outpatient mental health therapy and substance use treatment for individuals and families across Iowa, including trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, child-parent psychotherapy, art therapy, OWI assessments, and psychiatric services delivered in-person at seven offices and statewide via telehealth.
• Career Planning and Work Readiness Employment support services for at-risk youth, adults with disabilities, and domestic violence survivors, including Ticket to Work Employment Network, supported employment, SSI/SSDI work incentives, job coaching, brain injury services, and career counseling.
• Child Care and Early Childhood Education Affordable, quality child care at the Child Development Center including therapeutic child care for ages 2-6 with behavioral/emotional needs (first in central Iowa), accredited preschool, after-school care, and summer programs serving low-income working families.
• Protective Payee Services Representative payee financial management service for individuals receiving Social Security benefits who are unable to manage financial responsibilities independently, delivered on a monthly subscription basis following Social Security guidelines.
• Human Services Family support services contracted through Iowa HHS including adoption home studies (COA accredited), SafeCare parenting curriculum, Family Centered Services, Caring Dads, Understanding Moms, 24/7 Dad, and the Parent Partner Program serving families involved with the child welfare system.
• Juvenile Justice Supported Services Services for teens referred by Polk County Juvenile Court Services, including tracking and monitoring, the Too Good to Lose program for girls, transition youth planning, and the Family Time Program in partnership with Polk County Safe Babies Court Team.
• Youth Homelessness Services Housing support and resources for young people ages 18-24 who have experienced domestic violence and are homeless or at-risk, delivered through a client-driven approach.
• Adoption Services Domestic and international adoption home study services and post-placement support, accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
• Ticket to Work Employment Network Social Security Ticket to Work program helping individuals with disabilities ages 18-64 access meaningful employment through certified benefits planners and employment services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of families receiving safe and stable housing after abuse (domestic violence shelter outcomes)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Way of Central IowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren & Families of Iowa is a United Way partner agency held to high standards in programs. United Way provides funding and community oversight.
• Children's Home Society of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFI is a charter member of the Children's Home Society of America, connecting to national resources and best practices in child and family services.
• Food Bank of IowamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFI partners with the Food Bank of Iowa to utilize USDA services for clients. Includes USDA non-discrimination policy compliance.
• Council on Accreditation (COA)coreOthersCFI undergoes re-accreditation every four years with COA, an international not-for-profit accrediting body for social and behavioral health care services.
• IowaWorksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development and employment services integration.
• University of Iowa School of Social WorkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership including formalized outcomes project and Infant Toddler Court Program grant.
• Drake UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Head Start Child Care Community Partnership through Drake University for school readiness programs.
• Polk County Safe Babies CourtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for infant toddler court program supporting family reunification.
• Iowa Department of Health and Human ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary government partner providing contracts for family preservation, adoption, foster care, and human services. Multiple state contracts.
• Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Customized Discovery employment services for individuals with disabilities.
• Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFI is a member program; advocates are certified through ICADV's Iowa Victim Advocate Certification Program.
• GuidestarminorOthersCFI's information available on Guidestar database of U.S. nonprofits for transparency and donor research.
• St. Vincent De PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to provide free clothing department for CFI clients and community members in need.
• FreeStoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit accepting donations for victims of domestic violence with pickup services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ChildServe: Iowa-based nonprofit providing pediatric behavioral health, child care, and family services across multiple locations. Directly comparable as a comprehensive child and family services nonprofit with statewide Iowa footprint and similar mix of therapy, residential, and community programs.
• Tanager Place: Cedar Rapids, Iowa nonprofit offering behavioral health, child welfare, and residential services for children and families. Directly comparable service portfolio (mental health, residential, juvenile justice) and Iowa-based regional scope.
• Orchard Place: Des Moines-based nonprofit providing child mental health, residential treatment, and family services. Directly comparable as a same-market Iowa provider with overlapping behavioral health and child welfare programs serving Iowa HHS-referred clients.
• Four Oaks Family & Children's Services: Iowa statewide nonprofit delivering child welfare, foster care, behavioral health, and family preservation services. Directly comparable comprehensive family services model and state-contract-driven revenue base.
• Lutheran Services in Iowa: Iowa-based faith-affiliated nonprofit offering services across immigrant/refugee, child welfare, behavioral health, and disabilities. Comparable statewide nonprofit footprint with multi-program structure and similar government contract dependency.
• YSS (Youth & Shelter Services): Ames, Iowa nonprofit providing youth shelter, behavioral health, substance use, and family services. Directly comparable in youth homelessness, juvenile justice, and family counseling programs serving central Iowa.
• Hillcrest Family Services: Dubuque, Iowa nonprofit offering behavioral health, child welfare, and family services across eastern Iowa. Comparable multi-county Iowa service area with similar mix of state-contracted programs and nonprofit funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate providing counseling, adoption, pregnancy, and social services across Iowa. Broadly comparable faith-based social services portfolio though broader in scope and less specialized in therapeutic childcare or DV shelter.

Regional players

• Bellefaire JCB: Cleveland, Ohio-based comprehensive child and family services nonprofit with residential treatment, behavioral health, and adoption/foster care programs. Comparable comprehensive service portfolio but operates regionally in Ohio rather than Iowa.
• Maryville Academy: Chicago-area nonprofit serving children and families through residential, behavioral health, and community programs. Comparable comprehensive family services model including therapeutic residential care, though primarily serving Illinois.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildrenFamiliesofIowa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children-and-families-of-iowa
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrenandfamiliesofiowa
• Xx.com/CFIowa

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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