Families of Children Under StressFamily Activities
FOCUS makes outings possible for families by raising funds to offer very discounted tickets to community attractions in addition to offering time to gather and form community with other families on similar journeys.
Families of children with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities; siblings 21 and under
From focus-ga.org/program/family-activities ↗About this program
A day at Atlanta venues is a typical outing for a typical family. But a family with a child with 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 or they may shy away because of the stares of strangers.
Kiddos must remain under the supervision of their parent or guardian at all times. FOCUS does not provide childcare during Family Activities.
While fees are charged for activities, partial scholarships are available for SOME activities. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
All FOCUS events are private; solicitation—including by parents or nursing companies—is strictly prohibited and will result in removal from the event.
Questions
Who is eligible for Family Activities?
FOCUS Kiddo must be 29 and under at event date. 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. Siblings 21 and under. 2 parent/caregiver tickets per family
Is childcare provided during Family Activities?
Kiddos must remain under the supervision of their parent or guardian at all times. FOCUS does not provide childcare during Family Activities.
Are scholarships available?
While fees are charged for activities, partial scholarships are available for SOME activities. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
Are 3rd party waivers accepted?
3rd Party Waivers are NOT accepted for Family Activities.
What is the cancelation policy?
FOCUS will refund your event fee minus the deposit fee for all cancellations made two weeks before the event date. Any cancellation within two weeks of the event date will not receive a refund.
Details
- Who
- Families of children with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities; siblings 21 and under
- Where
- Atlanta venues
- Ages
- FOCUS Kiddo must be 29 and under at event date. Siblings 21 and under.
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