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Focus on the Family is a Christian non-profit dedicated to helping families thrive in Christ. We believe every individual and family’s greatest need is a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. We help people live their lives according to His principles, which leads to happier, healthier families and a stronger society. Founded in 1977, we provide significant help to more than two million families every year. We provide biblically based advice and assistance in the areas of marriage, parenting, foster care, adoption, special needs and spiritual development. Our goal is to see redeemed families, communities and societies worldwide. 

Some of Our Key Resources

Strengthen Your Marriage

Do you know the strengths and weaknesses in your marriage? Find out using the Marriage Assessment by Focus on the Family which covers 10 key traits that lead to a lifelong satisfying relationship. Both spouses will get a detailed report on ways to make their marriage even stronger, along with resources that will help deepen your bond.

Improve Your Parenting Skills

What are your strengths as a parent? In what areas could you grow? Our 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment is your opportunity to improve your skills as a mom or dad in your daily family life. Plus, you’ll learn what each of the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting is and how you can cultivate those traits amidst the challenges of parenting.

For Marriages in Crisis

Is your marriage in crisis? There is still hope for restoration. The Hope Restored counseling intensive experience by Focus on the Family provides biblically-based, professional marital therapy by compassionate, responsive staff in a distraction-free environment. Since 2003, we’ve helped over 13,000 couples in crisis, and we can help you, too. 

Match Your Parenting to Your Kids’ Needs

Our weekly age and stage e-newsletter answers your what-ifs, helping you think through the challenges of parenting so you can respond (and not react) in the moment. Tailored to your child’s age and stage, these emails cover everything from temper tantrums to chore wars, to social skills and so much more.

Featured Marriage Articles

A man and woman smile and hold their wedding bands together as if they are interlocked, symbolizing prayers for marriage restoration.

4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration

When you realize your marriage is in need of restoration, you can always turn to God. Asking God to heal the key aspects of your marriage like commitment, communication, connection, and intimacy, can refocus you on what really matters. The power of prayer can give you hope for a better marriage, and the courage to seek help.

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A man and woman smile and hold their wedding bands together as if they are interlocked, symbolizing prayers for marriage restoration.

4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration

When you realize your marriage is in need of restoration, you can always turn to God. Asking God to heal the key aspects of your marriage like commitment, communication, connection, and intimacy, can refocus you on what really matters. The power of prayer can give you hope for a better marriage, and the courage to seek help.

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Featured Parenting Articles

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