Families Of Children Under Stress Inc
Families Of Children Under Stress Inc
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About this organization
Mission
At FOCUS, our mission is to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.
About
SUMMER CAMPS & CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES FOCUS OFFERS 11 WEEK-LONG SESSIONS OF HIGHLY RATED, ADAPTED SUMMER DAY CAMP, AND 275 CHILDREN ATTENDED IN 2019. MERCER UNIVERSITY HOSTS THE TRADITIONAL OUTDOOR CAMP IN LATE MAY, AND ITS PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT) GRADUATE STUDENTS ASSIST WITH THE PROGRAM THAT FEATURES SWIMMING, GOLF, AND COMPETITIVE GAMES. IN JUNE AND JULY, NINE LOCAL CHURCHES ACROSS THE METRO ATLANTA AREA DONATE SPACE AND VOLUNTEERS FOR TEN INDOOR CAMPS. VOLUNTEERS COME FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, MERCER PT STUDENTS, AND THE CHATTAHOOCHEE TECH PT ASSISTANT PROGRAM. FOCUS ALSO SUPERVISED FOUR INTERNS (FROM CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY, GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, MERCER UNIVERSITY, AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY) AS THEY WORKED IN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. IN 2019, CAMPERS ENJOYED ARTS, CRAFTS, COOKING, SCIENCE, RECREATION, AND MUSIC BASED ON POPULAR CHILDREN'S MOVIE THEMES WITH ACTIVITIES ADAPTED FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES. CHURCHES PROVIDING FREE SPACE WERE ACWORTH SUMMIT BAPTIST, ALPHARETTA PRESBYTERIAN, BUCKHEAD CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP, EMBRY HILLS UNITED METHODIST, JOHNS CREEK UNITED METHODIST, LAWRENCEVILLE MCKENDREE UNITED METHODIST, MARIETTA MT. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST (TWO WEEKS), MCDONOUGH FIRST UNITED METHODIST, AND PEACHTREE CITY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. IN POST CAMP SURVEYS, PARENTS GAVE A+ RATINGS FOR APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, INCLUSION OF ALL CAMPERS, STAFF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTENTIVENESS, COST OF CAMP, AND PROVISION OF A BREAK FOR PARENTS FROM CONSTANT CHILDCARE. FOCUS' ADAPTIVE SWIM TEAM RUNS FOR TWO (SPRING AND FALL) TEN-WEEK SEASONS IN EIGHT METRO ATLANTA SETTINGS; 181 SWIMMERS PARTICIPATED IN 2019. SWIM MEETS IN THE SPRING AND FALL CAPPED THE 2019 SEASON WITH ATHLETES RECEIVING RIBBONS, T-SHIRTS, AND SPECIAL SNACKS. PARENTS OF SWIMMERS SAID THEIR CHILDREN DEVELOPED SKILLS IN THE WATER AND BETTER OVERALL FITNESS. THROUGH A SATURDAY CHILDCARE PROGRAM, FOCUS PROVIDES A BREAK FOR PARENTS FROM THEIR CONSTANT CAREGIVING ROLES. SPECIAL EDUCATORS AND REGISTERED NURSES, AIDED BY VOLUNTEERS, CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR SIBLINGS. IN 2019, THE PROGRAM SERVED CHILDREN IN TWO LOCATIONS - AT ALPHARETTA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND EMBRY HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CHAMBLEE. THE CHURCHES DONATE SPACE AND VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE 75 CHILDREN IN 2019. BY SURVEY, PARENTS THAT UTILIZED THE CHILDCARE SERVICE SAID IT GAVE THEM A BREAK FROM CHILDCARE IN A CONVENIENT AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THEY THOUGHT THE CAREGIVERS TREATED THEIR CHILDREN WITH LOVE AND RESPECT. THEY SAID THEIR CHILDREN ENJOYED PLAYING WITH OTHER CHILDREN AND BEING WITH A MUSIC THERAPIST FOR INTERACTIVE SINGING AND PLAYING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “At focus, our mission is to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “At focus, our mission is to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as GA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 3825 PRESIDENTIAL PARKWAY STE 103, ATLANTA, GA, 30340.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 65 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$58,297.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $533,168 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $49,866 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.