Concept:
Standard form:
\[
(y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h)
\]
Focus:
\[
(h+a, k)
\]
Step 1: Compare with standard form.
\[
(y+1)^2 = -8(x+2)
\]
So:
\[
h = -2,\quad k = -1,\quad 4a = -8 \Rightarrow a = -2
\]
Step 2: Find focus.
\[
(h+a, k) = (-2 -2, -1) = (-4, -1)
\]