Family Shelter Service was founded in 1976 to help the homeless people in DuPage County in Illinois. It serves the victims of domestic violence and their families with several interconnected programs that includes individual and group counseling, court advocacy and services, shelter programs, help line access, teen programs and childrens services. In addition, the organization offers education outreach programs and professional in-service training to the public, short-term care of pets while victims are in shelter and raises awareness and provides culturally sensitive services to Latina victims. Its Second Chance Resale Shop offers a collection of used clothing, household items, furniture and accessories at a discounted rate and the profits gained from the shop benefits the domestic abuse victims. Family Shelter Service is located in Wheaton, Ill., and supports community service programs that include issues of immigration, religion, and safety setting and intervention services.