FOCUS offers a variety of supportive services to our parents and families: a shoulder to cry on, an understanding of all the acronyms, a visit when a child is hospitalized. We
have support groups & special activities just for moms. We want parents to know that they are not alone – there are many others who have ‘been there’ and are available to help!
“At FOCUS, we have a place to ‘plug in’ and feel ‘normal.’
Parent Support
Support, or Share, Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups are free and meet monthly (September to May) in several locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups to keep them positive, constructive, and uplifting. Please register for all share group by sending an email to [email protected]. View our event calendar for upcoming Share Groups.
From a FOCUS Mom: “Why did I wait so long to go to a Share Group? What an uplifting morning! I found another mom with similar problems and we shared stories and swapped tips…..so nice to connect and not feel so alone.”
Visits to Children’s Healthcare
FOCUS volunteers and staff visit children who are hospitalized at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite and Egleston, bringing small treats for the parents and child. Parents must call or email FOCUS that their child is hospitalized – or give permission to a friend to call for them. You are not alone – let FOCUS support you with ‘hope and chocolate!’ More about hospital visits.
From a FOCUS mom: We love you all so much!!!!! It’s a very stressful time but you guys are always so thoughtful and go out of your way to make us feel loved, not forgotten about and lift our spirits!!!!! Thank you a million times over for thinking of us!!!!!!
Free Parent Workshops
FOCUS offers many educational workshops throughout the year and an annual education conference. Our kiddos have unique needs and we know just the right people to educate us on it. Workshops are free to FOCUS families. Check out our recorded workshops here.
Newsletter written by FOCUS Parents
The FOCUS Newsletter is published regularly and is written mostly by parents and professionals. Parents share stories and tidbits about how to make everyday life just a little easier. The newsletter also announces upcoming events and shares photos from past events. Check out some of our latest Newsletters.