Families of Children Under StressHospital Visits
When a FOCUS kiddo is in the hospital, we come to them, offering support, a quick visit, and a few goodies to brighten the day.
Children with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities who are inpatients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Scottish Rite or Arthur M. Blan
From focus-ga.org/program/hospital-visits ↗About this program
When a FOCUS kiddo is in the hospital, we come to them—offering support, a quick visit, and a few goodies to brighten the day. Our volunteers and staff stop by with small treats and a friendly face to remind families they’re never alone. We visit the Scottish Rite and Arthur M. Blank locations at CHOA.
FOCUS Hospital Visits is one of the ways we offer parent support. FOCUS volunteers and staff visit children who are hospitalized at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite and Arthur M. Blank, bringing small treats for the child. Parents must call 770-234-9111 or complete the hospital request form to let FOCUS know that their child is hospitalized.
FOCUS provides the extra hand, listening ear, and friendly face when you need it most. If your FOCUS child is in the hospital, we can stop by for a visit to provide support, bring by goodies approved by the hospital, and simply let you know that you are not alone. Hospital visits allow for long or short visits based on families preferences – and can be as uniquely catered as needed.
Questions
Who is eligible for Hospital Visits?
Have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes. Age birth to 21. Inpatient at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Scottish Rite OR, Arthur M. Blank Hospital
How do parents let FOCUS know their child is hospitalized?
Parents must call 770-234-9111 or complete the hospital request form to let FOCUS know that their child is hospitalized.
Who can volunteer for Hospital Visits?
Volunteers are FOCUS parents OR professionals within the disability community.
Details
- Who
- Children with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities who are inpatients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Scottish Rite or Arthur M. Blan
- Where
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Scottish Rite or Arthur M. Blank Hospital
- Ages
- Birth to 21
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