Families of Color Seattle
Building a loving community for families of color through parent groups, intercultural arts classes, and community events in Seattle.
Join a Parent Group“The opportunities to connect with a diverse group of people, experience interacting with blended families, and talking about real social topics that relate to our children was phenomenal.”
What We Offer
Parent Groups
Connect with other families of color in Seattle through our facilitated parent groups. Share experiences, build friendships, and create a supportive community for your family.
Register for a Group →focsARTS Classes
Intercultural kids classes taught by world-class teaching artists. From West African Dance to Hawaiian Hula, Capoeira to Breakdancing — explore global arts and culture.
View Programs →Community Events
Join us for the annual FOCS Arts Fest and other community celebrations. Dance, music, and cultural performances that bring Seattle families together.
Learn About Arts Fest →Our Vision
Children of color are born into a loving community that is racially and economically just. FOCS fosters meaningful connections among families through shared cultural experiences, education, and celebration.
About FOCS
Who We Are
FOCS is a Seattle-based organization dedicated to building community among families of color. Founded to create spaces where diverse families can connect, learn, and grow together.
What We Do →Our Location
Columbia City Office: 3818 South Edmunds Street, Unit #103, Seattle, WA 98118. Located in the heart of South Seattle, serving families across the greater Seattle area.
Frequently Asked Questions
FOCS stands for Families of Color Seattle. It is a community organization based in Seattle, Washington that works to connect and support families of color through parent groups, intercultural arts programming, and community events.
FOCS was founded with the vision that children of color are born into a loving community that is racially and economically just. The organization operates out of its Columbia City office in South Seattle.
You can join a FOCS parent group by visiting our Register for a Group page. Parent groups meet regularly and offer opportunities to connect with other families of color in the Seattle area.
Groups are organized by age range and neighborhood. Registration is open throughout the year, and new families are always welcome to participate.
FOCS offers intercultural kids classes through the focsARTS program. Classes include West African Dance and Music, Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance, Brazilian Capoeira, Toddler Breakdancing, Spanish Story Time, and Hawaiian Ukulele.
Classes are taught by professional teaching artists who bring global cultural experiences to children of all ages. Drop-in classes are also available.
The FOCS Columbia City office is located at 3818 South Edmunds Street, Unit #103, Seattle, WA 98118. The office is situated in the Columbia City neighborhood of South Seattle.
The location serves as a hub for parent group meetings, community events, and administrative operations.
The FOCS Arts Fest is an annual community celebration featuring dance, music, and cultural performances by FOCS ARTS teaching artists. The event brings together families for a day of live entertainment spanning Afrofuturism, Hip-Hop, reggae, R&B, traditional and modern dance, West African music, Brazilian rhythms, and Latin sounds.
The festival is designed as a family-friendly dance party that showcases the diverse cultural talents within the Seattle community.
There are several ways to support FOCS. You can participate in community events like the Arts Fest, volunteer your time, or contribute through fundraising initiatives.
FOCS relies on community engagement and partnerships to continue providing programming for families of color in Seattle. Reaching out to the organization directly is the best way to learn about current volunteer and support opportunities.