Family Focus was founded on the simple but powerful idea that happy, healthy children are raised by happy, healthy parents.
Inspired by Bernice Weissbourd’s founding vision, we build on every family’s inherent strengths and values to support them in achieving their goals. Our mission is to promote the well-being of children from birth by supporting and strengthening their families in and with their communities. We’re in eight communities through the Chicagoland area and reach over 20,000 people every year with parent s
05/19/2026
On May 14th, Oscar DePriest Elementary School hosted its Donuts with Dad event, featuring Family Focus Lawndale’s Strong Father Strong Families Program as a special guest. Fathers and their children enjoyed a wonderful morning filled with coffee, doughnuts, and meaningful moments together. Take a look at these great photos capturing the joy of the event!
05/12/2026
This past week, we had the pleasure of hosting a “Muffins with Mom” event at our partner school, DePriest Elementary School. It was a wonderful morning filled with smiles, connection, and quality time between students and their moms and mother figures. Here are a few photos capturing the joy and special moments shared throughout the event!
04/20/2026
Family Focus Lawndale is growing, learning, and showing up with intention 💙 This month's Parent Mentor Program professional development focused on deepening our understanding of autism, strengthening our support for families, and creating more inclusive spaces where every child can thrive.
04/20/2026
On April 15, 2026, the Strong Father Strong Families Fatherhood program hosted a Fatherhood Outing at White Sox Rate Field, bringing together its Father’s Support Groups from Englewood and Belmont Cragin, along with invited participants from the Enlace Close Group in Little Village and the Lawndale Support Group. For many families, this was their first visit to the stadium. With beautiful weather and a lively atmosphere, everyone enjoyed a memorable and fun-filled experience!
03/31/2026
This past Friday at Family Focus Lawndale’s Resource Fair, we had the joy of meeting the White Sox mascot, Southpaw. Take a look at these fun moments captured with the team!
03/12/2026
Helping families create safer sleep environments for their little ones. 💙
Enjoy these pictures from Lawndale's PI program's Safe Sleep Group, where parents learned life-saving practices, connected with other parents, and received support from our team. Every baby deserves a safe start.
12/19/2025
Family Focus Lawndale celebrated the holiday season with our first annual Center Door Wars! Participants cast their votes for their favorite decorated door, and the Grinch stole the win! Which one is your favorite?
12/19/2025
This past Wednesday, the Fatherhood Strong Fathers Strong Families Program from our Lawndale and Englewood centers treated our participants to an amazing Bulls game! 🏀 The energy was high, the experience was unforgettable, and everyone had a great time!
Warmth shows up in many forms, and right now, even the smallest act of care can make a big difference.
Today, we’re launching our Holiday Giving Drive to ensure our families have the essentials they need: cozy winter layers for little ones, gas cards that help parents get to work and school, and grocery support that keeps homes nourished through the cold months ahead.
If you’re able, we invite you to drop off gift cards or new winter wear for children of all ages at our Family Focus Loop location:
📍 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Your kindness reaches farther than you know. Thank you, in advance, for showing up for our families this season
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |