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Operational since 1989, Family Focus is an organization that offers opportunities for constructive growth and development to empower and promote safe, loving and nurturing homes for children. The organization works in partnership with families. It also provides access to classes in transparenting. Family Focus administers the Healthy Families of Jasper and Newton Counties program, which assists and supports families with newborn children. The program manages a baby boutique that provides access to a variety of materials, such as children s books, diapers, toys, clothes, bottles and DVDs. The organization s Families Beyond Conflict program serves parents who have communication difficulty after a divorce.

Founded in 1976, Universal Family Connection is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing social services to adults and children. The organization provides intervention, supportive and case management services. It offers counseling, employment, survivor treatment, and family reunification and stabilization programs. Its range of educational services includes general academic and special education programs. Universal Family Connection specializes in domestic violence and child abuse prevention programs. The organization also provides employment assistance to survivors of domestic violence. In addition, it offers food stamps, medical assistance and job placement services. The organization organizes several counseling and training sessions. Universal Family Connection is headquartered in Chicago.