Families of Children Under StressHoliday Help
We know the holidays can bring both joy and strain, especially when medical needs, therapies, and financial pressures are part of everyday life.
FOCUS kiddos 21 years old or younger with a lifelong physical and/or developmental disability, active FOCUS participants in the Metro Atlanta area or nearby com · Registration opens early October and closes October 31st. All Sponsors have been matched for 2026. Gifts must be picked up on specific dates.
From focus-ga.org/program/holiday-help ↗About this program
Holiday Help is our annual tradition of surrounding active FOCUS families with extra care and support, easing a bit of the load for parents who navigate the everyday realities of raising a child with lifelong/ significant disabilities.
We know the holidays can bring both joy and strain, especially when medical needs, therapies, and financial pressures are part of everyday life. Holiday Help was created to honor those realities with compassion, dignity, and genuine support.
Through the kindness of donors who shop thoughtfully from each child's wish list, families receive gifts chosen with care, siblings feel included, and parents experience a bit of relief knowing someone is standing beside them. This program is more than presents; it's a celebration of connection, generosity, and the strength of our FOCUS family.
Perfect for when your FOCUS kiddo needs adaptive clothing, AFO socks, or sensory-friendly toys during the holiday season.
Questions
What is the maximum amount each child may receive in gifts?
Each child may receive up to $100 in gifts, including taxes.
Are gift cards available?
Gift cards and high‑end electronics requests are not available.
Do families have to be receiving other holiday assistance?
Families must not be receiving holiday assistance from another organization.
Does applying guarantee gifts?
Applying does not guarantee acceptance or gift distribution , as availability is limited.
Where can I get more information about Holiday Help?
For more information about Holiday Help, email Jaide at [email protected].
Details
- Who
- FOCUS kiddos 21 years old or younger with a lifelong physical and/or developmental disability, active FOCUS participants in the Metro Atlanta area or nearby com
- When
- Registration opens early October and closes October 31st. All Sponsors have been matched for 2026. Gifts must be picked up on specific dates.
- Where
- Metro Atlanta area and nearby communities
- Ages
- 21 and under for the child; siblings 17 years old or younger may be considered for gifts
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