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Focus Forward Creating Pathways to Success for Youth in County Systems.

Advocacy and Support Services | Leadership Development | Education and Training | Research and Policy Development

09/24/2026

One year. One new office. SO much growth. 🤎
A year ago, we stepped into our new space with a vision for what Focus Forward could become. Today, we’re looking back with full hearts and so much gratitude. 🥹✨

Since then, we’ve grown, expanded our programs, created new opportunities, strengthened our services, and continued showing up for the youth and families we serve.

And the best part? We’re just getting started. 🫶🏽

This video captures a little piece of the people, stories, and moments that remind us why we do what we do. From inspiring voices to the people behind the mission — every story matters.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be taking you behind the scenes of Focus Forward and introducing you to the different programs, services, and opportunities we provide. 💙

Stay tuned. Get to know us. And come with us. ✨

👻🎃 Calling all vendors & volunteers! 🎃👻Join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat and help us make it a night to remember...
09/24/2026

👻🎃 Calling all vendors & volunteers! 🎃👻
Join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat and help us make it a night to remember! 🕷️🕸️

🚗 10 trunk participants wanted!
🎬 Theme: SCARY MOVIES
🎟️ Bring a raffle prize for our client raffle
🏆 Compete for BEST TRUNK — our clients are the judges!
👻 Costumes are highly encouraged!

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Focus Forward – 1241 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA

Ready to get spooky and creative? Reserve your trunk today!
📞 Jocelyn: 559-451-1505 or 559-344-2456

Tag someone who would LOVE to turn their trunk into a scary movie experience! 👇🎃

🎃🍬 Trick or treat, we need something sweet! Help us stock up on candy for our Halloween event. Every donation is greatly...
09/10/2026

🎃🍬 Trick or treat, we need something sweet! Help us stock up on candy for our Halloween event. Every donation is greatly appreciated! 🧡

🎃👻 COSTUMES FOR A CAUSE! 👻🎃Spooky season is here, and we’re asking our amazing staff and community to help us spread a l...
09/03/2026

🎃👻 COSTUMES FOR A CAUSE! 👻🎃
Spooky season is here, and we’re asking our amazing staff and community to help us spread a little Halloween magic! 🧡
We are collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes to support youth and families who may need a little extra help this season.
✨ All sizes are welcome — from little ones to adults!
📍 Drop off donations at the Community Site Office in the Re-Entry Office
📅 Donations will be accepted through the week of October 26
The Re-Entry Team will organize and distribute the costumes to families and youth in need.
A costume may seem like a small gift, but it can make a big difference in helping a student feel included, participate, and enjoy the Halloween experience. 🎃🧡
Let’s come together to make sure our youth can celebrate in style!
Every costume counts. Every donation matters. 👻🧡
Fundraise Link -> https://focus-forward-general-donation.raiselysite.com/

💙 BIG THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY! 🙌🏽Our Focus Forward Job & Career Fair wouldn’t have been possible without YOU!✨ Comfor...
09/01/2026

💙 BIG THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY! 🙌🏽
Our Focus Forward Job & Career Fair wouldn’t have been possible without YOU!

✨ Comfort Closet
💇🏽‍♀️ Lyle’s Beauty College — manicures, haircuts & styles
💻 Computer Lab — helping clients apply for jobs on the spot
🍴 Focus Forward — keeping our community fueled
🎨 New Skin Tattoo — tattoo removal services
🚁 CAL FIRE Fresno — capturing incredible drone footage

To every vendor, staff member, and partner who showed up and supported our clients — THANK YOU! ❤️

Together, we’re creating opportunities, removing barriers, and helping our community FOCUS FORWARD! 🚀

We were so excited to attend the 13th Annual State of Our Children Breakfast! 💙It was an inspiring morning bringing comm...
08/31/2026

We were so excited to attend the 13th Annual State of Our Children Breakfast! 💙

It was an inspiring morning bringing community leaders, organizations, and advocates together around a shared commitment to creating brighter futures for Fresno’s children and families.

Focus Forward is proud to support an incredible organization with a passion for making a lasting impact in our community. We’re grateful to stand alongside those working every day to build better futures for the next generation. ✨

✨ 25 attendees. Free eye exams. Free glasses. Back-to-school backpacks. SO much community love! 👓🎒📚Huge thank you to the...
08/24/2026

✨ 25 attendees. Free eye exams. Free glasses. Back-to-school backpacks. SO much community love! 👓🎒📚

Huge thank you to the incredible InSight Vision Center team for generously supporting our clients and helping families prepare for the school year! 💙

And a big shoutout to our amazing team for making it all happen—great work! 👏✨

📍 Check out InSight Vision Center at their new location:
1275 E Spruce Ave, Ste 101
Fresno, CA 93720

Thank you for helping our community see brighter! ⭐️

Here is a recap of the Sixth annual Raising Scholars Symposium where Focus Forward highlighted the importance of the Rai...
04/27/2026

Here is a recap of the Sixth annual Raising Scholars Symposium where Focus Forward highlighted the importance of the Raising Scholars Pipeline to Opportunities program (P20), designed to support formerly incarcerated individuals and those impacted by the system, demonstrating that education is key to transformation. Thank you to Fresno city staff, administrators and community for all you do.

We're grateful for our incredible mentors and the impact they make. As a vital part of our organization, we celebrated t...
04/21/2026

We're grateful for our incredible mentors and the impact they make. As a vital part of our organization, we celebrated them at our annual spring mentor appreciation event, where each program awarded a mentor with a $200 scholarship 🤞🗣️ for their remarkable dedication.✨🎉

Address

1241 E Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA
93710

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15596004961

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