About Us.

Since 1997, The Family Centered Educational Agency has served thousands of community residents annually. Funding for our agency supports both the core operations and education based services which include: college preparation and tutoring abstinence education, literacy and alternatives to school  suspension. These services are offered to our clients free of
charge.

Our Mission:

To provide educational, community and economic development programs and services
that address the needs of low-income residents and communities in Cook County. 

Our success is due to the valuable partnerships we've established with local agencies, school districts and businesses. You can partner with us by embracing our mission and participating in our growth—growth that has produced the following outcomes:

• 93% program retention rate
• 98% high school graduation rate
• 94% college placement in which 74% maintained above average GPAs
• 98% avoided teen pregnancy
• 95% committed to making healthy lifestyle choices
• 98% are on track to repairing their credit and actively living on a personal budget