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Extra Special Saturday Respite

Embry Hills UMC 3304 Henderson Mill Road, Chamblee, GA

A nurse is at each location to manage G-tube feedings, seizures, and other medical care. Caregivers at each location are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with special needs. Ratio of caregiver to child is 1:4, but community volunteers are often on hand to help and play. It’s a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Oh, and the parents enjoy the break!!

Eligibility
Have a physical and/or developmental disability, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Be age 1-12 at the date of respite.
Willing to stay with a group and function in a 1:4 caregiver to child ratio.
Have no recent instances of elopement or wandering away.

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

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

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

Recurring

FAST Fins Mountain View Aquatic Center

Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

Instructional Pool

Dates: 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (Closed on March 7th and 28th)

FAST Fins does not offer swim lessons – participants must be able to swim and be safe in the water without flotation. FAST Fins is a swim team, not swim lessons. Not only do swimmers need to be able to swim, they need to WANT to swim. We understand that playing and splashing in the water is fun, but FAST Fins is a time set aside for swimming laps and working on technique to attain better skills and confidence in the water.

Spring Registration Opens Tuesday, January 7th in the Family Portal!

Eligibility
FOCUS Kid must be ages 5-29 years old at the start of the Swim Season.
Can swim in deep water without flotation or adult assistance
Able (and willing) to swim at least 25 yards (the length of the pool) without any assistance
Swim strokes do not need to be developed, but they must be able to swim on top of the water in a safe manner
Able to follow directions of safety and take instruction in a group setting
Be cooperative and follow directions in a group

Peachtree City 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.
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

Recurring

FAST Fins Mountain View Aquatic Center

Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

Instructional Pool

Dates: 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (Closed on March 7th and 28th)

FAST Fins does not offer swim lessons – participants must be able to swim and be safe in the water without flotation. FAST Fins is a swim team, not swim lessons. Not only do swimmers need to be able to swim, they need to WANT to swim. We understand that playing and splashing in the water is fun, but FAST Fins is a time set aside for swimming laps and working on technique to attain better skills and confidence in the water.

Spring Registration Opens Tuesday, January 7th in the Family Portal!

Eligibility
FOCUS Kid must be ages 5-29 years old at the start of the Swim Season.
Can swim in deep water without flotation or adult assistance
Able (and willing) to swim at least 25 yards (the length of the pool) without any assistance
Swim strokes do not need to be developed, but they must be able to swim on top of the water in a safe manner
Able to follow directions of safety and take instruction in a group setting
Be cooperative and follow directions in a group

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

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

Recurring

FAST Fins Mountain View Aquatic Center

Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

Instructional Pool

Dates: 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (Closed on March 7th and 28th)

FAST Fins does not offer swim lessons – participants must be able to swim and be safe in the water without flotation. FAST Fins is a swim team, not swim lessons. Not only do swimmers need to be able to swim, they need to WANT to swim. We understand that playing and splashing in the water is fun, but FAST Fins is a time set aside for swimming laps and working on technique to attain better skills and confidence in the water.

Spring Registration Opens Tuesday, January 7th in the Family Portal!

Eligibility
FOCUS Kid must be ages 5-29 years old at the start of the Swim Season.
Can swim in deep water without flotation or adult assistance
Able (and willing) to swim at least 25 yards (the length of the pool) without any assistance
Swim strokes do not need to be developed, but they must be able to swim on top of the water in a safe manner
Able to follow directions of safety and take instruction in a group setting
Be cooperative and follow directions in a group

Sip & Share Group

Virtual

This is a virtual share group and conducted through Zoom. Click here for the Zoom Link.

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.

Recurring

FAST Fins Mountain View Aquatic Center

Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

Instructional Pool

Dates: 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 (Closed on March 7th and 28th)

FAST Fins does not offer swim lessons – participants must be able to swim and be safe in the water without flotation. FAST Fins is a swim team, not swim lessons. Not only do swimmers need to be able to swim, they need to WANT to swim. We understand that playing and splashing in the water is fun, but FAST Fins is a time set aside for swimming laps and working on technique to attain better skills and confidence in the water.

Spring Registration Opens Tuesday, January 7th in the Family Portal!

Eligibility
FOCUS Kid must be ages 5-29 years old at the start of the Swim Season.
Can swim in deep water without flotation or adult assistance
Able (and willing) to swim at least 25 yards (the length of the pool) without any assistance
Swim strokes do not need to be developed, but they must be able to swim on top of the water in a safe manner
Able to follow directions of safety and take instruction in a group setting
Be cooperative and follow directions in a group