Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family is an American evangelical non-profit organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and founded in 1977 by James Dobson. It is one of the key organizations in the American religious right movement that has risen to prominence since the early 1980s, and promotes conservative and religious family values. It is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) corporation under the U.S. tax code, which does not permit the endorsement of individual candidates but does allow promotion of specific issues and perspectives.

Focus on the Family broadcasts a national talk show hosted by Dobson, produces family-safe audio drama through their Radio Theatre ministry, and runs an 'ex-gay' ministry called Love Won Out. Politically, Focus on the Family is strongly against abortion, homosexuality, pornography and gambling. During the 2008 Presidential elections, they initially supported Mike Huckabee, and then later supported the Republican John McCain ticket due to the vice-presidential candidacy of the evangelical Arkansas Governor Sarah Palin.

They publish a number of media advisory services including Plugged In magazine and an accompanying website which provides a Biblical perspective on contemporary pop culture - movies, music, television and games. Focus on the Family also has affiliates across the world, in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ireland, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and Taiwan.