2026-08-07T15:33:54-04:00 2025-12-31 582026697 LONG & COMPANY PC 1325 SATELLITE BLVD NW STE 1504 SUWANEE GA 300244662 990 2025-01-01 581577602 FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER STRESS INC FAMI 7702349111 3825 PRESIDENTIAL PARKWAY STE 103 ATLANTA GA 30340 FRANCES MCBRAYER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7702349111 2026-08-06 true WILLIAM E LONG JR CPA P00171899 6783274382 2026-08-07 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z FRANCES MCBRAYER 3825 PRESIDENTIAL PARKWAY STE 103 ATLANTA GA 30340 1404001 false X WWW.FOCUS-GA.ORG X 1983 GA AT FOCUS, OUR MISSION IS TO EMBRACE AND EQUIP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO MAKE EVERYDAY LIFE BETTER. 15 15 62 232 0 1156007 1026707 139056 131016 104522 98380 21358 5275 1420943 1261378 193865 92707 0 606525 676884 0 71626 408997 424427 1209387 1194018 211556 67360 3093844 3193259 335041 363322 2758803 2829937 X THE MISSION OF FOCUS IS TO EMBRACE AND EQUIP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO MAKE EVERYDAY LIFE BETTER. CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN FOCUS PROGRAMS RANGE IN AGE FROM BIRTH TO 29 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND/OR COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING RARE GENETIC SYNDROMES, CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISM, AND DOWN SYNDROME. FOCUS FAMILIES COME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS BUT SHARE THE COMMON EXPERIENCE OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS THAT OFTEN REQUIRE ONGOING OR LIFELONG SUPPORT. AS A RESULT, THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OFTEN NEED ACCESS TO RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT UNDERSTANDS AND EMBRACES THEIR CHILD. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, FOCUS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS, TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, M false false 490268 87495 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FOCUS PROVIDES INCLUSIVE RECREATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROMOTE SELF- CONFIDENCE AND MEANINGFUL SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER PARTICIPANTS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN ENRICHING ACTIVITIES WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH SPECIALIZED CARE AND ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. IN 2025, FOCUS OPERATED CAMP HOLLYWOOD, AN ADAPTED SUMMER DAY CAMP SERVING 248 CHILDREN OVER NINE WEEKS AT MULTIPLE METRO ATLANTA LOCATIONS. THE PROGRAM WAS STAFFED BY SPECIAL EDUCATORS, PARAPROFESSIONALS, NURSES, AND MUSIC THERAPISTS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR CAMPERS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ARTS AND CRAFTS, COOKING, SCIENCE, RECREATION, AND MUSIC THERAPY. POST-PROGRAM EVALUATIONS INDICATED THAT 99% OF PARENTS WERE VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR CHILD'S CAMP EXPERIENCE AND THE PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO MEET THEIR CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS. FOCUS ALSO OPERATED FAST FINS, AN ADAPTIVE SWIM PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED TWO EIGHT- WEEK SESSIONS AT FIVE LOCATIONS, SERVING 86 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025. FAMILIES REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER SAFETY SKILLS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, CONFIDENCE, AND RECREATIONAL PARTICIPATION. TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES, FOCUS OFFERED THE EXTRA SPECIAL SATURDAY RESPITE CHILDCARE PROGRAM, SERVING 129 CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 12. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SPECIALIZED CHILDCARE IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE GIVING CAREGIVERS VALUABLE RESPITE. FOCUS SUPPORTED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MONTHLY SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SERVING 155 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025. PROGRAMS INCLUDED SPORTS, YOGA, MUSIC THERAPY, AND OTHER STRUCTURED OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTERED PEER RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE. FOCUS ALSO OFFERED A SIX-DAY, FIVE-NIGHT RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, AND BUILD LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. BOTH CAMPERS AND PARENTS REPORTED HIGH SATISFACTION AND INCREASED FEELINGS OF BELONGING. A FALL WEEKEND CAMP WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, MANY OF WHOM EXPERIENCED THEIR FIRST OVERNIGHT STAY AWAY FROM HOME, FURTHER PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE. THROUGH ITS CAMP, RECREATION, RESPITE, AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS, FOCUS EXPANDED ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES, STRENGTHENED SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. 171556 92707 750 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS AND LOAN PROGRAM FOCUS ASSISTS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID, PRIVATE INSURANCE, OR OTHER FUNDING SOURCES. ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC SEATING, ADAPTIVE MOBILITY STROLLERS, HOME ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS STAIR LIFTS, AND VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS TO SUPPORT SAFE TRANSPORTATION AND INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. IN 2025, REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE WERE REVIEWED EVERY OTHER MONTH BY A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO EVALUATED BOTH CLINICAL NECESSITY AND FINANCIAL NEED. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, FOCUS HELPED FAMILIES OBTAIN EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATIONS THAT ENHANCED SAFETY, MOBILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND PARTICIPATION IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES AND EXTEND SERVICES TO ADDITIONAL FAMILIES, FOCUS MAINTAINED A LOANED EQUIPMENT LIBRARY THAT PROVIDED ITEMS SUCH AS FEEDING CHAIRS AND THERAPEUTIC STROLLERS. EQUIPMENT WAS RETURNED, CLEANED, AND REDISTRIBUTED WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED, ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE NEEDS CHANGED OVER TIME WHILE REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES. PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND FAMILY FEEDBACK INDICATED THAT CHILDREN RECEIVING EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCED MEANINGFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN DAILY FUNCTIONING AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH ITS GRANTS AND LOANED EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS, FOCUS INCREASED ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ADAPTIVE RESOURCES AND HELPED FAMILIES MEET THE COMPLEX CARE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. 227706 39215 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOCUS PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND PROMOTE INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, STRENGTHEN SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES AND NEEDS. IN 2025, FOCUS HOSTED 13 FAMILY-CENTERED EVENTS SERVING 2,375 PARTICIPANTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED OUTINGS TO COMMUNITY VENUES SUCH AS SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA, THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, AND ZOO ATLANTA, AS WELL AS INCLUSIVE SOCIAL GATHERINGS CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ALL EVENTS WERE CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY AND TO PROVIDE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ACCOMMODATE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN. FOCUS ALSO CONDUCTED TWO WEEKEND FAMILY RETREATS AT CAMP TWIN LAKES IN 2025, OFFERING FAMILIES SHARED RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN AN ADAPTIVE SETTING. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARCHERY, ROCK CLIMBING, BIKING WITH SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, PADDLE BOATING, FISHING, SWIMMING, AND FARM VISITS, IN ADDITION TO STRUCTURED COMMUNITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. POST-EVENT SURVEYS INDICATED THAT FAMILIES EXPERIENCED INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN MANAGING DAILY CHALLENGES AND VALUED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THROUGH THESE RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, FOCUS HELPED STRENGTHEN FAMILY RESILIENCE, FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 161954 3556 PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM FOCUS PROVIDES EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND PEER SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH DIGITAL OUTREACH, IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A MOBILE-FRIENDLY WEBSITE, ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND PRIVATE ONLINE GROUPS THAT CONNECT FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONE ANOTHER IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2025, FOCUS OFFERED TEN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ADDRESSING TOPICS RELEVANT TO RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY. THESE WORKSHOPS WERE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, EXPANDING ACCESS FOR FAMILIES. FOCUS ALSO HOSTED ITS ANNUAL IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE, SERVING 150 PARENT ATTENDEES WITH 14 INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS, PEER DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND PARTICIPATION FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCE EXHIBITORS REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES. FOCUS COORDINATED ONGOING PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, INCLUDING A BEREAVEMENT GROUP, LED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS IN 2025. THESE GROUPS MET AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT METRO ATLANTA AND VIRTUALLY TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY. PARTICIPANTS REPORTED ENHANCED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, REDUCED ISOLATION, AND STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. ADDITIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDED DISTRIBUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, REACHING MORE THAN 8,000 FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORTERS. FOCUS ALSO ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER OUTREACH TO FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN, INCLUDING HOSPITAL VISITS, CARE PACKAGES, AND NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT. IN 2025, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED 63 HOSPITAL VISITS. FOCUS ALSO PROVIDED MONTHLY MEALS FOR CAREGIVERS AND STOCKED SNACK CARTS FOR FAMILIES IN THE TECHNOLOGY-DEPENDENT INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AT ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL AND SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL, OFFERING PRACTICAL SUPPORT DURING EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAYS. ADDITIONALLY, FOCUS PROVIDED HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE TO 173 CHILDREN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, HOSPITAL OUTREACH, AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES, FOCUS STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, AND PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. 161954 3556 1051484 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 62 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false GA X PATTY VASTAKIS 7702349111 3825 PRESIDENTIAL PARKWAY STE 103 ATLANTA GA 30340 FRANCES MCBRAYER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 115500 0 3465 SYLVIA BABU DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SAXON DASHER TREASURER 8.00 X X 0 0 0 KARI CARLOS DUNN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL FORESTER PRESIDENT 8.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMEY GIBSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DENA HONG VICE PRESIDE 8.00 X X 0 0 0 NICK KOSTOPOULOS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 OMOSEDE ORIAKHI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON PALESTRINI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY PEREZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BROOKS PETERS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HELEN SCHWAB SECRETARY 8.00 X X 0 0 0 LAUREN SEIDL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAM SHRESTHA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN WASHBURN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 115500 3465 1 false false false 513697 513010 13430 1026707 SUMMER CAMPS & CHILD ACTIV. 900099 64470 64470 FAMILY ACTIVITIES/CAMPS 721210 39215 39215 TEEN & YOUNG ADULT CAMPS 900099 23025 23025 PARENT & FAMILY SUPPORT 900099 3556 3556 EQUIPMENT PROGRAM 900099 750 750 131016 97962 97962 50570 50152 418 418 418 97746 513697 92471 5275 1261378 131434 97962 92707 92707 115500 97020 9240 9240 465147 398841 35285 31021 11443 9535 1002 906 41261 34384 3611 3266 43533 36276 3811 3446 10100 10100 18605 13391 316 4898 85001 80196 1922 2883 2197 2066 42 89 15026 12522 1315 1189 58433 53809 2131 2493 PROGRAM VENUE RENTALS/FEE 120067 120067 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 21449 21449 BANK/CC/PAYROLL FEES 19677 5737 1966 11974 LOAN EQUIPMENT 17951 17951 55921 55533 167 221 1194018 1051484 70908 71626 98640 216819 1805188 1980714 395911 203848 6318 19860 185277 148420 51883 36857 550360 593261 185544 141900 3093844 3193259 22892 20019 126162 199497 185987 143806 335041 363322 X 2099059 2379937 659744 450000 2758803 2829937 3093844 3193259 67360 3774 X false true X true false X 834627 2216858 867196 1156007 1026707 6101395 834627 2216858 867196 1156007 1026707 6101395 1459811 4641584 8593 15394 72530 104691 97962 299170 6400565 975945 0.72520 0.73340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 266601 18088 34689 250000 250000 16601 266601 250000 15071 15071 250000 10000 250000 10000 250000 10000 101 101 10000 1.00000 false false 1260 1260 184017 147160 36857 36857 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 143806 143806 X 1300642 3774 35490 39264 1261378 1261378 1229508 35490 35490 1194018 1194018 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 ENNDOWMENT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE INCOME TO FUND CORE PROGRAMS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X TAXEXEMPT STATUS THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT IT HAS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE IRC. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE AN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND 2024. ACCORDINGLY, NO TAX PROVISION OR LIABILITY HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. U.S. GAAP REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE ORGANIZATIONFS TAX RETURN AND RECOGNITION OF A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE IRS. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND 2024, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DINNER DANCE 470377 405621 64756 8689 49142 2750 2156 GOLF TOURNAMENT 116298 83308 32990 23634 1981 2157 1 24768 24768 1962 611443 513697 97746 32323 51123 2750 6275 92471 5275 true MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 7 70000 COST VAN LIFTS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 1 7300 COST SCOOTER TRAILER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 2 11462 COST STAIR LIFT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 2 3945 COST STROLLER SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS ARE MANAGED BY A MEDICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE; ONLY ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS APPROVED THROUGH THE MEDICAL REVIEW APPLICATION PROCESS WILL RECEIVE AN EQUIPMENT GRANT. THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE RECIPIENTS, SO CONFIRMATION THAT THE FUNDING IS USED EXPRESSLY FOR THE PURPOSES APPROVED IS MANAGED INSIDE THE ORGANIZATION. CASH DONATIONS ARE NEVER MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. RATHER, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES THE ITEMS AND GIVES THE ITEM TO THE FAMILIES IN NEED AS A GRANT. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MISSION OF FOCUS IS TO EMBRACE AND EQUIP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO MAKE EVERYDAY LIFE BETTER. CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN FOCUS PROGRAMS RANGE IN AGE FROM BIRTH TO 29 YEARS OLD AND HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND/OR COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING RARE GENETIC SYNDROMES, CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISM, AND DOWN SYNDROME. FOCUS FAMILIES COME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS BUT SHARE THE COMMON EXPERIENCE OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS THAT OFTEN REQUIRE ONGOING OR LIFELONG SUPPORT. AS A RESULT, THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OFTEN NEED ACCESS TO RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT UNDERSTANDS AND EMBRACES THEIR CHILD. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, FOCUS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS, TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS AND LOANS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FOCUS PROVIDES INCLUSIVE RECREATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROMOTE SELF- CONFIDENCE AND MEANINGFUL SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER PARTICIPANTS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN ENRICHING ACTIVITIES WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH SPECIALIZED CARE AND ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. IN 2025, FOCUS OPERATED CAMP HOLLYWOOD, AN ADAPTED SUMMER DAY CAMP SERVING 248 CHILDREN OVER NINE WEEKS AT MULTIPLE METRO ATLANTA LOCATIONS. THE PROGRAM WAS STAFFED BY SPECIAL EDUCATORS, PARAPROFESSIONALS, NURSES, AND MUSIC THERAPISTS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR CAMPERS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ARTS AND CRAFTS, COOKING, SCIENCE, RECREATION, AND MUSIC THERAPY. POST-PROGRAM EVALUATIONS INDICATED THAT 99% OF PARENTS WERE VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR CHILD'S CAMP EXPERIENCE AND THE PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO MEET THEIR CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS. FOCUS ALSO OPERATED FAST FINS, AN ADAPTIVE SWIM PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED TWO EIGHT- WEEK SESSIONS AT FIVE LOCATIONS, SERVING 86 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025. FAMILIES REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER SAFETY SKILLS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, CONFIDENCE, AND RECREATIONAL PARTICIPATION. TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES, FOCUS OFFERED THE EXTRA SPECIAL SATURDAY RESPITE CHILDCARE PROGRAM, SERVING 129 CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 12. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SPECIALIZED CHILDCARE IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE GIVING CAREGIVERS VALUABLE RESPITE. FOCUS SUPPORTED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH MONTHLY SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SERVING 155 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025. PROGRAMS INCLUDED SPORTS, YOGA, MUSIC THERAPY, AND OTHER STRUCTURED OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTERED PEER RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE. FOCUS ALSO OFFERED A SIX-DAY, FIVE-NIGHT RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, AND BUILD LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. BOTH CAMPERS AND PARENTS REPORTED HIGH SATISFACTION AND INCREASED FEELINGS OF BELONGING. A FALL WEEKEND CAMP WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, MANY OF WHOM EXPERIENCED THEIR FIRST OVERNIGHT STAY AWAY FROM HOME, FURTHER PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE. THROUGH ITS CAMP, RECREATION, RESPITE, AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS, FOCUS EXPANDED ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES, STRENGTHENED SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS AND LOAN PROGRAM FOCUS ASSISTS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID, PRIVATE INSURANCE, OR OTHER FUNDING SOURCES. ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC SEATING, ADAPTIVE MOBILITY STROLLERS, HOME ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS SUCH AS STAIR LIFTS, AND VEHICLE ADAPTATIONS TO SUPPORT SAFE TRANSPORTATION AND INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. IN 2025, REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE WERE REVIEWED EVERY OTHER MONTH BY A MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO EVALUATED BOTH CLINICAL NECESSITY AND FINANCIAL NEED. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, FOCUS HELPED FAMILIES OBTAIN EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATIONS THAT ENHANCED SAFETY, MOBILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND PARTICIPATION IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES AND EXTEND SERVICES TO ADDITIONAL FAMILIES, FOCUS MAINTAINED A LOANED EQUIPMENT LIBRARY THAT PROVIDED ITEMS SUCH AS FEEDING CHAIRS AND THERAPEUTIC STROLLERS. EQUIPMENT WAS RETURNED, CLEANED, AND REDISTRIBUTED WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED, ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE NEEDS CHANGED OVER TIME WHILE REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES. PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND FAMILY FEEDBACK INDICATED THAT CHILDREN RECEIVING EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCED MEANINGFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN DAILY FUNCTIONING AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH ITS GRANTS AND LOANED EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS, FOCUS INCREASED ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ADAPTIVE RESOURCES AND HELPED FAMILIES MEET THE COMPLEX CARE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOCUS PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND PROMOTE INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, STRENGTHEN SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES AND NEEDS. IN 2025, FOCUS HOSTED 13 FAMILY-CENTERED EVENTS SERVING 2,375 PARTICIPANTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED OUTINGS TO COMMUNITY VENUES SUCH AS SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA, THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, AND ZOO ATLANTA, AS WELL AS INCLUSIVE SOCIAL GATHERINGS CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ALL EVENTS WERE CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY AND TO PROVIDE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ACCOMMODATE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN. FOCUS ALSO CONDUCTED TWO WEEKEND FAMILY RETREATS AT CAMP TWIN LAKES IN 2025, OFFERING FAMILIES SHARED RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN AN ADAPTIVE SETTING. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARCHERY, ROCK CLIMBING, BIKING WITH SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, PADDLE BOATING, FISHING, SWIMMING, AND FARM VISITS, IN ADDITION TO STRUCTURED COMMUNITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. POST-EVENT SURVEYS INDICATED THAT FAMILIES EXPERIENCED INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN MANAGING DAILY CHALLENGES AND VALUED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THROUGH THESE RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, FOCUS HELPED STRENGTHEN FAMILY RESILIENCE, FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM FOCUS PROVIDES EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND PEER SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH DIGITAL OUTREACH, IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A MOBILE-FRIENDLY WEBSITE, ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND PRIVATE ONLINE GROUPS THAT CONNECT FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONE ANOTHER IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2025, FOCUS OFFERED TEN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ADDRESSING TOPICS RELEVANT TO RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY. THESE WORKSHOPS WERE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, EXPANDING ACCESS FOR FAMILIES. FOCUS ALSO HOSTED ITS ANNUAL IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE, SERVING 150 PARENT ATTENDEES WITH 14 INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS, PEER DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND PARTICIPATION FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCE EXHIBITORS REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES. FOCUS COORDINATED ONGOING PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, INCLUDING A BEREAVEMENT GROUP, LED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS IN 2025. THESE GROUPS MET AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT METRO ATLANTA AND VIRTUALLY TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY. PARTICIPANTS REPORTED ENHANCED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, REDUCED ISOLATION, AND STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. ADDITIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDED DISTRIBUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, REACHING MORE THAN 8,000 FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORTERS. FOCUS ALSO ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER OUTREACH TO FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN, INCLUDING HOSPITAL VISITS, CARE PACKAGES, AND NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT. IN 2025, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED 63 HOSPITAL VISITS. FOCUS ALSO PROVIDED MONTHLY MEALS FOR CAREGIVERS AND STOCKED SNACK CARTS FOR FAMILIES IN THE TECHNOLOGY-DEPENDENT INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AT ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL AND SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL, OFFERING PRACTICAL SUPPORT DURING EXTENDED HOSPITAL STAYS. ADDITIONALLY, FOCUS PROVIDED HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE TO 173 CHILDREN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, HOSPITAL OUTREACH, AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES, FOCUS STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, AND PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE DRAFT IS ALSO SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ANY CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE REVIEW ARE MADE TO THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM IS COMPLETED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND STAFF ANNUALLY. IN THE CASE OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS, THIS IS DONE UPON JOINING THE BOARD. THE COMPLETED DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND RETAINED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. AFTER A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINE IF ANY CONFLICTS EXIST, IF THE CONFLICT IS MATERIAL, AND WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION MAY BE ENTERED INTO FAIRLY AND TO THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD SETS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WITH REFERENCE TO SALARY COMPARISONS WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD ALSO EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE WHEN SETTING HER SALARY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.