Children and Families of Iowa

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Contact Information

111 Avenue O West
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
United States

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DayHours
Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
Sunday9AM - 5PM

Children & Families of Iowa is one of the top family services organizations in Iowa. Through its programs and services, the organization helps everyone from children who need a safe home to adults learn to cope with trauma. CFI's goal is to keep children safe and, whenever possible, to keep families together.

CFI’s services range from home studies, support for foster and adoptive parents, relatives, and caregivers, safety planning for families in crisis, life and parenting skills training, and budget management. Children & Families of Iowa’s staff is flexible, supportive, and committed to finding every family the help they need.


Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care
  • Adoption
  • Other

Requirements to become a foster parent

Many new parents are worried they'll be on their own if they decide to foster. That's not true; you have tons of support on your side.

You have the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS recruits and approves families for fostering and adoption. They also place children with approved parents.

The Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Association has handbooks, contact phone numbers, information on training and case plans, useful PDFs for foster parents, and more online.

You also have your local child-placing agency for assistance. They're licensed and approved to train parents and place children in homes. You can find information on how to navigate the legal system or tips for working with birth parents, for example.

Many state non-profits dedicate themselves to assisting foster youth and the families caring for them. They may help with basic care, such as clothing or food, or educate parents on specific topics.


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Lightning Sperg
Oct 19, 2021

A wonderful place!!

Rating: 5

E H S
Apr 22, 2020

In 2013-2015 I was going through the scariest time of my life...the fear of losing my 2 grandsons to distant family members that had just met them. I had to keep it together for them. Most of my support lived in another State so I’m grateful to CFI, Kati R. and Mary Hodson for helping me, to help my grandsons transition from living with their parents to come live with me. It’s been 7 years now. Their sincerity and professionalism helped this happen. You would not be able to tell that they were adopted by me. I’m forever grateful!

Rating: 5