Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Rita Bergen

Rita Bergen’s various occupations include homemaker, teacher, and author. Her recent book, Tommy’s Wired and Mommy’s Tired: Help for Moms of High-Energy Kids, offers perspective and hope for mothers, especially moms of hyperactive children. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Rita used her degree to homeschool their children and later to facilitate college workshops for neurodivergent students. Mother of four, grandmother of ten, and mentor to many, Rita lives in the Kansas City metro area with her husband of forty-two years. Learn more about Rita at her website, www.ritabergen.com.

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