Connecting parents to build a loving community of families of color
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Subscribe to the FOCS mailing list and connect with other BIPOC families in the Seattle metro area. Learn about upcoming Parent Groups, family events, and advocacy opportunities.
Parent Groups
Peer-led parent support groups for families of color. Connect with other families through an eight to ten week cohort for newborns, waddlers, and affinity groups.
Family Programs
Engage in dialogue and cultural arts at our events for families of color. Join us and co-create affirming, joyful, and healing spaces for Black and Brown children and families.
Systems Change Work
We offer Racial Equity Workshops and Advocacy & Mobilization on policy issues affecting families, such as reproductive justice, health, and education equity.
FOCS is led by parents of color
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events!
Date: Thursday, October 31st
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Leschi neighborhood, 30th & Charles
Halloween Block Party
Get ready for an exciting evening filled with:
LIVE DJ
CANDY SHOOT
GAMES
All families of all ages are welcome! Come meet new friends, enjoy fun games, and chat with the FOCS staff about our upcoming programs.
Don’t miss out—let’s make this Halloween a celebration to remember!
Reparenting Ourselves
Join us as we discuss and hold space to explore reparenting ourselves while parenting and breaking generational trauma
Wednesday Sept. 18th, 12-1 pm
Chat & Chew Workshop Series
Join us for a Fall Workshop Series for BIPOC parents facilitated by BIPOC parents in the Seattle metro area!
Zoom workshops are free to attend. Registration is required.
Join us for Summer Park Days all Summer long! All families of color and all ages are welcome!
Our Park Days are filled with activities, snacks, and food for everyone! Come connect with other families of color, make new friends, or see long-time friends. See you there!
FOCS Summer Park Days!
Sunday, June 2nd- Seahurst Park, South Seattle, 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday, July 14- Carkeek Park, North Seattle, 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday, August 11- Meridian Playground, Seattle, 11 am - 2 pm
FOCS Kids Melanin Spectrum Celebration!
Saturday, May 25, 12 - 5 pm
Ryther, North Seattle
Join us for a day of connection and empowerment for children of color on the autism spectrum! This event is for BIPOC autistic kids aged 0-17. Families with children with other forms of neurodivergence are also welcome to attend.
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Thank you to our 2023 Donors!
Demetria Adams
Bob Agiro
Kendra Aguilar
Neshia Alaovae
Hans Altwies
Anonymous
Roxana Arama
Stephanie Arduini
Sylvia Artiga Monreal
Nari Baker, in honor of Park Hyang Ran
Donald Billen
Jennifer Bright
Lauren Butler
Mary Cashman, in honor of Anne Cashman
Katherine Clary
Charlotte Daley
Christine Domingo
Helena Duffy
Phillip Duggan
Rebecca Edmonds
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Frances Francia
Olive Goh
Traci Gushiken
Dana Guy
Justin Hayashi & Rebecca Chan
Katherine Henthorn
Abigail Hikida
Alison, Daichi, and Yutaka Hirata
Pamela Howell, in honor of Kesha Rodgers
Shawnti Johnson
Caroline Kangas
Prathap Kasina
Michael Keller
Carolyn Kim and Paul Corcoro
Claudine Kim-Murphy
Emi Kiyoizumi
Caroline Koplowitz
Christine Laffer
Jenny and Wendy Li
Jennifer Liu
Brynne MacLeod
Renee MacLeod
Michael McCrystal
Seema Mhatre
Brenda Miller-Sermeno
James Moore
Sally Olson
Amy HyunAh and Daniel Pak
Jhayne Pana in honor of Bob Agiro
Sarah Kim and Daniel Park
Allison Parker
Chau Pho Tung
Stephanie Pizarro
Angelica Primavera
Brave Sprout Productions
Jennifer Risher
Yvonne Robinson
Jordan Rosin
Ava Sazanami
Sarah Shaffer
Kyna Shilling
Anna Shope
Joyce Sinakhone
Paige Speir
Marlo Straub
Eve Sun
Marie Sunga
Saad Tabani
Andrea Tacconi in honor of Nat Popkave
Patrick Tomeny
Kaila Tong
Grace Torres
Judi Tsuchida
Holly Vance
Natalie Volberding
Kyle Wakasugi
Tess Wakasugi Don
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