We are excited to share our 2023 Annual Report with you! Last year marked a significant milestone for FOCS as we celebrated our 10th Anniversary and transitioned back to in-person programming after COVID-19. Throughout 2023, our families remained actively engaged in FOCS activities at no cost because we believe that parents of color deserve a nurturing and inclusive community. Our goal is to ensure that our families feel secure, valued, and empowered in their parenting journey and their efforts to discuss and address systemic racism.
We’re honored to share our glows for 2023 with you and are forever grateful for your continued support!
As we continue to grow as an organization, the Staff and Board of FOCS continue to be deeply committed to our FOCS community. We are not just FOCS Staff; we ARE the Seattle metro area families we serve. We come from Seattle families and are actively raising BIPOC babies, children, and teens right here in the Seattle metro area!
Here is what's happening at FOCS:
Welcome our newest hire, Belle Ampoan, a true Seattleite who has grown up and lived in the Central District, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, and Lower Queen Anne. We are thrilled to announce that Belle is our new Director of Operations Strategy!
Sarah Kim Park, FOCS' Development Director, has switched over to become our Parent Group Manager!
Join us in celebrating our team's recent accomplishments!
Jesse Guecha is now our Program Director!
Abbie Altamirano is now our Sr. Community & Advocacy Manager!
Norma Gonzalez is now our Sr. Communications Manager!
Join us for these FREE Family Events and Parent Groups!
April 13th- FAMILY EVENT: Science on Wheels: A physics-based workshop and exhibit in partnership with Pacific Science Center. Register HERE
April 24th-PARENT GROUP: Indigenous Parents Group in partnership with Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services' Pilimakua Family Connections Program. This will be an in-person and ongoing group! More details coming soon!
April 26th-PARENT GROUP: Parents of Neurodivergent Children starts! Registration is now open. Register HERE
May 11th-FAMILY EVENT: FOCS Kids Melanin Spectrum Celebration: An event centering BIPOC Children on the Autism Spectrum. More details coming soon!
June 2nd- FAMILY EVENT: Summer Park Day at Seahurst Park in South Seattle. More details coming soon!
July 14th- FAMILY EVENT: Summer Park Day at Carkeek Park in North Seattle. More details coming soon!
July-FAMILY EVENT: Samish Island Family Adventure Camp in partnership with The Bronze Chapter. More details coming soon!
August 11th- FAMILY EVENT: Summer Park Day at Meridian Park. More details coming soon!
Free programming is possible thanks to supporters like you! You can help us continue to offer safe spaces for families of color to come together and create meaningful connections by becoming a FOCS Monthly Donor!
Did you know our Parent Group Facilitators are parents just like you? If you’re a former FOCS parent group participant ready to support new parents on their journey, or if you have a gift for creating safer places for families and parents of color to be themselves, contact us to attend our upcoming Quarterly Parent Group Facilitator info session!
Parent Group Facilitators are paid staff who receive ongoing training and support to grow as individuals and professionals. Learn more and sign up to become a paid Parent Group Facilitator today!
As we move back to in-person parent groups we are looking for childcare providers to come and support our families during meetings and events. Sign up to support FOCS families!
About Families of Color Seattle
(FOCS- pronounced "folks")
FOCS connects families, caregivers, and children of color through peer-led parent support groups; spaces to share culture, skills, and resources; and racial justice education and advocacy. Our vision is that children of color are born into a loving community that is racially and economically just. Visit focseattle.orgto learn more about our programs.
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