Volunteer for FOCUS

To volunteer for FOCUS, go to http://www.focus-ga.org/ and print a volunteer application. Complete & fax to FOCUS at 770-234-9131. Someone from FOCUS will call or e-mail you with further information. We do require background checks on all volunteers over age 18.


Community Events and Conferences

To view upcoming conferences and community events go to "Categories" on the right hand side of the page and select your month of interest.

If you have information on a conference or community event which would interest FOCUS families, please email angie@focus-ga.org.

Autism/DD Family Ease Program

GEORGIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT & SOLUTIONS, INC


“AUTISM/DD FAMILY EASE” PROGRAM


This is an income qualifying service for children with Autism spectrum or developmental disability. If eligible, services include assistance with diapers, dental, additional OT, PT, speech, Transportation, Day Program, afterschool care, additional respite, medical supplies and equipment.



Dear Family,


Enclosed please find an application for Autism or DD Family Support/Ease Funding. Please look it over and fill it out as soon as you get a chance. There are several things that we require to process your application. You must have:

Completed Family Ease Application includes: Application, Financial Statement, **Proof of Income is REQUIRED**, Request Form, Family Ease Agreement, **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**, and Authorization for release of Information. THE ENTIRE APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY!
Signature Required on Application
Documentation of Income (SSI statement, W-2, or copy of Pay Stub-Current Information IS REQUIRED)
Documentation of Developmental Disability (IEP, letter from Physician, Psychological evaluation)
Documentation from a Professional (Physician, Therapist, Doctor) stating the needs for goods/services (Letter of Recommendation)
Documentation showing that (canceled checks or receipts) you have paid for or are being billed for the requested items or services, along with Documentation from a Professional (Letter of Recommendation). If you have not yet purchased items or services, a letter from the provider or merchandiser stating costs including shipping and handling is required; along with a provider application from Georgia Community Support and Solutions is required for the provider you will be receiving items or services from.
For Autism, the family must live in Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, Dekalb, Fulton, Cobb or Douglas Counties.
For DD, the family must live in Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, Dekalb, Cobb or Douglas Counties.

It will be more important than ever to ensure that all required documents are returned with the application and that the request for support is comprehensive and precise. Please note, also, that each family is responsible for a portion based on a sliding scale.

Also included is a family information packet that explains the program further. This is for you to keep for your reference.


Thanks for your interest in our Program. We look forward to working with you.


The Family Ease Department

404-634-4222, Ext. 365

Please call 404-634-4222 for the application.

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