We serve families by giving parents support, knowledge, and resources they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
We operate programs in community centers located across the Chicagoland region, including the north, west and south suburbs.
Invest in families by donating today. Your gift provides critical support to provide innovative programs to families, children, and youth.
Our Mission
Family Focus invests in strengthening families and their children in Chicago and Northeast Illinois so they build social capital and achieve upward economic mobility through high-quality innovative programs and services, grounded in anti-racism and social justice.
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A story of resilience from Englewood
When the unthinkable happens, you shouldn’t have to face it alone. This year’s appeal highlights the incredible resilience of Tammie, a young mother who experienced an unimaginable loss; who found hope, support and a fresh start at Family Focus. We provide a vital lifeline for over 20,000 of our Chicagoland neighbors – the critical support many families need to heal, grow, and thrive. Your generosity today ensures we can be there when families need it most.
families served in across Chicagoland in FY2026.
home visits completed in FY2026.
youth enrolled in our after school programs in FY2026.
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Why Family Focus
When I lost my husband and my newborn, I didn’t know how I was going to keep going. Family Focus stepped in before the grief could swallow us. They helped us find a safe home, got my surviving daughter the early intervention she needed to thrive, and stood by us so we could heal. They gave us a new beginning, and my family is thriving.