What We Do
Families of Color Seattle creates programs and spaces where families of color can connect, learn, and grow together. Our work is centered around three pillars: parent groups, intercultural arts education, and community events.
Join a Parent Group
Connect with other families of color through our facilitated parent groups. Groups meet regularly across Seattle neighborhoods.
Register for a Group →Take a Class
Intercultural kids classes in dance, music, and cultural arts taught by professional teaching artists from around the world.
View Classes →Community Events
Annual celebrations and gatherings that bring Seattle families together for music, dance, and cultural performances.
Arts Fest →Our Approach
FOCS was founded on the belief that children of color thrive when surrounded by a loving, supportive community. Our programs are designed to foster meaningful connections among families who share common experiences and values.
Through parent education, cultural arts programming, and community celebration, we create the conditions for families to build lasting relationships and support networks that strengthen the entire community.
Frequently Asked Questions
FOCS provides parent groups, intercultural arts classes for children, and community events that bring families of color together. These programs create spaces for families to connect, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.
The organization focuses on fostering meaningful connections among diverse families in the Seattle area through culturally relevant programming and support.
FOCS builds community through facilitated parent groups where families discuss parenting challenges, cultural identity, and social issues relevant to families of color. These groups create a supportive network that extends beyond meeting times.
Community events like the Arts Fest bring families together for celebration, while intercultural classes provide ongoing opportunities for children to learn and grow alongside their peers.
The FOCS vision is that children of color are born into a loving community that is racially and economically just. The organization works toward this vision by creating programs and spaces where families can thrive.
Through parent education, cultural arts, and community gatherings, FOCS aims to strengthen the support systems available to families of color throughout the Seattle area.
You can get involved with FOCS by joining a parent group, enrolling your children in focsARTS classes, attending community events like the Arts Fest, or reaching out to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Contact the FOCS Columbia City office at 3818 South Edmunds Street, Unit #103, Seattle, WA 98118, or call (206) 965-0629 to learn about current programs and ways to participate.
Yes, FOCS works with community partners to expand its reach and impact. The organization collaborates with local schools, cultural organizations, and community groups to deliver programming and support to families of color.
These partnerships help FOCS provide a wider range of resources and opportunities for the families it serves across the Seattle area.