WCFOC-About Us

25 Years of Giving Families a Future & Victims a Voice

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 vitcitms 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