Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)

Website https://focus-ga.org/

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  • Woodstock Share Group

    Truett's Chick-fil-A Woodstock 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock, Georgia

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Eligibility:

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.

    If you would like to register for this share group, please email jaide@focus-ga.org

    Free

  • Suwanee Share Group

    Brightside Cafe Buford 554 W Main St, Building G, Buford, Georgia

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.
    Eligibility

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.

    To Register for this Share Group, email jaide@focus-ga.org

    Free
  • Recurring

    Focus Share Group

    Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway 1559 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville, GA, United States

    Children participating in FOCUS activities range in age from birth through 29 years old and have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes.
    BENEFIT
    Share Groups are free support groups for parents and meet monthly (September to May) in several locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Meets 2nd Friday of each Month at 10AM (exept school breaks)
    RSVP: spicyk44@msn.com
    Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway: 1559 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville
    focus-ga.org/program/support-groups

  • Sip & Share Group

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Eligibility:

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.

    Free

  • Family Concert

    Johns Creek Baptist Church 6910 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, Georgia

    Join us for a Special Concert with Walker Burroughs! Walker, singer-songwriter and American Idol Finalist will be hosting a concert for FOCUS Families! Walker worked at Camp Hollywood as a Music Leader and is amazing with our FOCUS Community.
    ndoor Concert.
    Registration Required.
    FOCUS does not provide childcare at Family Activities.
    3rd Party Waivers are NOT accepted for Family Activities.
    Cancelation Policy: FOCUS will refund your event fee minus the deposit fee for all cancellations made two weeks before the event date. Any cancellation after April 25th will not receive a refund.
    Questions? Email Millie at milligan@focus-ga.org.

    Registration will open on March 25th in the Family Portal.

    $15

  • Snellville Share Group

    Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway 1559 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville, GA, United States

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Eligibility:

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.

    If you would like to register for this share group, please email jaide@focus-ga.org

    Free

  • Cumming Share Group

    Chick-Fil-A Cumming 725 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming, GA, United States

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.
    Eligibility

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.

    To Register for this Share Group, email jaide@focus-ga.org

    Free

  • Family Six Flags Day

    Six Flags Over Georgia 275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA, United States

    A day at Atlanta venues is a typical outing for a typical family. But a family with a child with significant disabilities might never consider such an outing; their child may not be able to spend the entire day to justify the cost of the tickets.

    Fee:

    $25 per person
    Meal only ticket $10 (season pass holders)
    Children who are 2 years old and younger can attend for free.

    Eligibility

    FOCUS Kid must be 29 and under at event date. And, have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. (Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes)
    Children in your immediate family 21 and under.
    2 Parent/Caregiver tickets per family.

    What to Expect: We will have a late lunch available under the giant pavilion for all of our families and the cost of the meal and parking will be included in each person’s ticket. More information will be sent out closer to the date of the event. Lunch will be served under the Peachtree Pavilion between 1PM-3PM. Menu: Fried Chicken with Rolls, Vegetarian Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Ice Cream Bars, Coca Cola Products, Gluten Free/Vegetarian Option

    Other Info

    Registration is required, we do not accept “Walk-ins” at this event.
    Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Your tickets are not secured until your payment/ deposit for them has been received and you receive a confirmation email that you have secured tickets.
    You will only be able to register those who are in your family in our system/those who are in your immediate family. FOCUS does not have availability for other friends or family to attend.
    While fees are charged for activities, few partial scholarships are available. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
    3rd Party Waivers are not accepted for Family Activities.
    Unless Six Flags has to close for the entire day due to inclement weather, the tickets must be used on May 19th.
    Cancelation: FOCUS will refund your event fee, minus the deposit fee for all cancellations made two weeks prior to the date of the event. Any cancelation within two weeks of event date will receive no refund.
    FOCUS staff will not be onsite after 2:30PM

    Questions? Email Jaide at jaide@focus-ga.org

    Registration will close on Wednesday, May 7th at 12PM or once full.

    $25

  • Peachtree City Share Group

    Beignets & Brew - Peachtree City 316 City Cir, Peachtree City, GA, United States

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Eligibility:

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.

    If you would like to register for this share group, please email jaide@focus-ga.org

    Free

  • Recurring

    Camp Hollywood Lawrenceville

    McKendree United Methodist Church 1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee United Methodist, Lawrenceville, GA, United States

    FOCUS day camps offer the care children need – and the fun children deserve!

    Children with multiple disabilities have few opportunities to attend summer camp; their medical, physical, or cognitive needs cannot be managed by most camps. FOCUS cares about the safety of your child, while offering fun activities that everyone will love.

    $215
  • Recurring

    Camp Hollywood Lawrenceville

    McKendree United Methodist Church 1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee United Methodist, Lawrenceville, GA, United States

    FOCUS day camps offer the care children need – and the fun children deserve!

    Children with multiple disabilities have few opportunities to attend summer camp; their medical, physical, or cognitive needs cannot be managed by most camps. FOCUS cares about the safety of your child, while offering fun activities that everyone will love.

    $215
  • Recurring

    Camp Hollywood Lawrenceville

    McKendree United Methodist Church 1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee United Methodist, Lawrenceville, GA, United States

    FOCUS day camps offer the care children need – and the fun children deserve!

    Children with multiple disabilities have few opportunities to attend summer camp; their medical, physical, or cognitive needs cannot be managed by most camps. FOCUS cares about the safety of your child, while offering fun activities that everyone will love.

    $215