Family Focus Lawndale
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Women
Location
3517 W. ArthingtonChicago, IL 60612 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Family Focus is
to promote the well-being of children from birth
by supporting and strengthening their families
in and with their communities.
Every day - at our eight direct service centers all around Chicago - our mission is realized through comprehensive family support services which address the issues faced by the individual children, families and communities we serve.
Our community-based support services build upon families’ inherent strengths. We work alongside parents to ensure that all children have the best possible start in life, believing that parents are a child's first, best teachers and that healthy families are essential to strong, vibrant communities.
Description
Children/Teens
Providing Youth with Positive Alternatives
Family Focus's prevention efforts extend to supporting children and youth ages 6-14. During the critical hours of 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., the programs provide positive alternatives to premature sexual activity, early parenthood, school dropout, and gang involvement by educating youth about their personal responsibilities and boundaries.
Activities include:
- tutoring and homework help
- science club
- leadership training
- health and nutrition education
- interactive workshops
- support groups
- career and education planning
- music, theatre & arts programming
- field trips
- recreational activities
- volunteer opportunities