About Us
The Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC) is concerned about families affected by violence. Since its inception, this agency has provided programs and services to any domestic violence victim requesting those services and to the region at-large. These include our residential and non-residential programs as well as community presentations, trainings, and educational offerings; these are provided on a non-discriminatory basis regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. We serve persons from all ethnic, cultural and economic groups, of all ages and lifestyles.

The WCFOC opposes the use of violence as a means of control over others and supports equality in relationships. We strive to assist victims of domestic violence in assuming power over their lives and choosing options which afford them and their family a life free from violence. We recognize that violence affects the entire family, with each member requiring support and education in order to stop the cycle of violence. It is our ultimate vision to assist in ending violence in the lives of all people.

Today, the WCFOC has a staff of over 30 and a volunteer base exceeding 100 individuals to carry out our mission. On an annual basis, we provide positive prevention and intervention, safety and hope, education and awareness to almost

Our Establishment & History
In April 1985, a group of women concerned about battered women in Douglas County, the effect on the children of these families, and the lack of availability of services to assist these victims, formed the Douglas County Task Force on Battered Women. These task force members began educating the community about domestic violence issues, disseminating information and gathering support. In June 1985, they incorporated, forming the Women's Crisis Center of Douglas County. They then began seeking financial support in the community through individual and group solicitations, holding a major fund raising dinner at Cherokee Ranch, and applying for grants.

Through funds raised locally and a grant received from the 18th Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement fund, the agency established a 24-hour crisis line, which was covered by volunteers to assist victims of domestic violence.

In 2005, its 20th anniversary year, The Women’s Crisis Center changed its name to The Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC) to more definitively position its role in domestic violence prevention while building on its 20-plus year history in domestic violence intervention.

2010 marks the 25th anniversary for the Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center. We are celebrating 25 years of giving victims a voice & families a future. WCFOC believes every human has the right to live a life free from violence and continues to work towards this.

Publications

Annual Reports:

2009 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report

Newsletters:

2010 Spring/Summer Newsletter

Fall/Winter Newsletter 2009

Inclusivness Reports:

2009 Inclusivness Report Card * Update *

2008 Inclusiveness Report Card * Inagural * 

General Information:

WCFOC Brochure  

WCFOC Brochure (Spanish) 

  WCFOC 990

Internet Privacy Policy

Administration

Jennifer Walker, MPA
Executive Director
Ann Carter, MPA
Director of Development
Robin Wilton
Business Manager
Renee Forsythe
Community Outreach Coordinator
Sarah Woolverton-Molher
Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
Heather Orr
Administrative Assistant

Out-client therapy

Cindy Smrcka, LCSW
Clinical Director
Becky Gale, MSW
Therapist
Anne Harper-Andra, LPC
Therapist
Heather Golden, MS
Therapist
Becky Hershey, MSW
Therapist
Tamara Milner, LPC
Therapist
Ellen Sloan, LPC
Therapist

Legal

Stephanie Bollaro
Legal Advocate
Christina Busse, MA
Legal Advocate

Shelter

Sharon Brew
Shelter Director
Jenny Dunn
Shelter Services Coordinator
Danna Hacker
Shelter Services Coordinator
Audra Vann, MA
Therapist
Michelle Bartleson
House Manager
Svoboda Gardanova-Burns, MS
Relief Advocate
Natalie Hicks, MSW
Relief Advocate
Monica (Bodhi) Horton
Shelter Advocate
Rowan Kokins
Relief Advocate
Sonya Love
Relief Advocate
Robin Miller, PhD
Relief Advocate
Dominica Reinhard
Shelter Advocate
Marjorie Sayers, MA
Shelter Advocate
Michelle Spradling
Shelter Advocate
Rhea Staniszewiski, MSW
Relief Advocate
Kristina Wayt
Relief Advocate