Equipping and Encouraging You to Serve Your School, Community, & Families

Welcome to the ACSI Flourishing Families resource page, powered by Focus on the Family! We’re excited to partner in our mission to assist families in creating an intentional spiritual formation plan. Focus on the Family provides biblically rich resources that support every aspect of family life, including marriage, parenting, faith, and navigating today’s culture. While Focus offers decades of resources, these initial links below can equip the families you serve to flourish together

Below are some key resources to get you started.

Marriage Enrichment

Explore resources to strengthen and enrich your marriage.

Marriage Assessment

Learn what makes your marriage work and keep it growing strong!

Book & Podcast

Real-life conversations to help couples rise above life’s messy moments.

Parenting Tips

Access practical advice and encouragement designed for all parents – including single parents and guardians – in disciplining their children.

Age & Stage

As God’s masterpiece, your child is uniquely designed. Create with Him in the beauty and challenges as they grow. We are here to help you in the inspiring process.

The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

This simple framework is your incredible invitation to being an effective mom or dad in daily family life — a parent who recognizes their imperfections and finds ways to thrive.

40 Developmental Assets & Flourishing Research

The Search Institute has identified the 40 building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.

Single Parenting Books & Articles

For the needs of single parents, here you’ll find Focus broadcasts, best-in-class books, referral recommendations, and more.

Grandparenting Resources

For grandparents, perhaps there has never been a better time to support and serve your children and grandchildren.

Practice Makes Parent Podcast

Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with “Practice Makes Parent,” your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood.

Student Resources

Use these resources to assist in your student’s spiritual formation and the development of a biblical worldview.

Resources for Kids

Say goodbye to the rainy-day blues. From games and videos to seasonal crafts and sweet treats, Focus on the Family has activities for all the kids in the house.

Teen Resources

Find Focus on the Family broadcasts, best-in-class books, referrals, and more.

Faith Development

Discover tools to help your family grow together in your faith.

Cultural Insights

Stay informed about current cultural issues and how to address them from a Biblical perspective.

Live It Challenge / Bring Your Bible Day

The Live It Challenge™ equips students and families to live out and pass on their faith through a series of fun, practical activities, including Bring Your Bible® Day.

Plugged In

Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live.

Lighthouse Voices

Unlock the tools you need to navigate today’s cultural landscape with confidence and compassion. As a partnership between Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, Lighthouse Voices empowers you to address complex issues with informed insight.

We're Here to Help!

We pray these resources nurture an environment where all families grow closer in their relationship with God and one another.