Families of Children Under StressTeens and Young Adults (TYA)
FOCUS Teen and Young Adults (TYA) Program supports teens in monthly social activities that vary from bowling; sports activities; dancing; yoga; drumming; or just hanging out.
Teens and young adults with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities · Monthly social activities; Fall Schedule: Gwinnett Stripers Game | August 9; Virtual Scavenger Hunt | September 16; Silent Disco | November 7 · A large majority of TYA events are free, if any events require payment they are often at a discounted rate.
From focus-ga.org/program/teens-and-young-adults-programs ↗About this program
All activities meet teens and young adults where they are at, and we encourage independent participation but always have volunteers to lend a helping hand.
Teens and young adults can make new friends and try new activities. We are welcoming, encouraging and fun! Every activity is adapted for teens and young adults of all abilities ages 13-29.
Registration is required for all childcare programs. We do not accept walk-ins. A large majority of TYA events are free, if any events require payment they are often at a discounted rate.
Caregivers welcome, but parents can come if absolutely necessary! If your teen/young adult requires more interaction to engage, you may attend or send a personal caregiver to assist.
Questions
Who is eligible for the TYA program?
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.
Are TYA events free?
A large majority of TYA events are free, if any events require payment they are often at a discounted rate.
Do I need to register for TYA events?
Registration is required for all childcare programs. We do not accept walk-ins.
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.
Can parents attend TYA events?
Caregivers welcome, but parents can come if absolutely necessary!
Details
- Who
- Teens and young adults with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities
- When
- Monthly social activities; Fall Schedule: Gwinnett Stripers Game | August 9; Virtual Scavenger Hunt | September 16; Silent Disco | November 7
- Cost
- A large majority of TYA events are free, if any events require payment they are often at a discounted rate.
- Ages
- 13 to 29
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