1.11.26 – 1.16.26: Derek’s Blog #6 ๐๐ฆ
Gardening + Drawing + Packing Continue reading 1.11.26 – 1.16.26: Derek’s Blog #6 ๐๐ฆ
Gardening + Drawing + Packing Continue reading 1.11.26 – 1.16.26: Derek’s Blog #6 ๐๐ฆ
FCSN was established in 1996 by ten families with children with special needs who wanted to build an inclusive community, and above all, support each other. Nearly 3 decades later, family support remains a priority for FCSN. Each week on Saturdays, FCSN organizes Family Support Gatherings, rotating between the FCSN South Bay center and the FCSN Headquarters. These family gatherings are places of connection and education, offering parent seminars on important topics, enrichment courses for children, and ending with a shared dinner… Continue reading FCSN Family Gathering : November 22 South Bay Family Day
Australia Trip Pt 1: Sydney Continue reading Gary’s Blog #13 ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฆ
New Zealand & Bora Bora Continue reading 12.14.25 – 12.28.25 : Derek’s Blog #5 ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐บ
On September 27 at Coyote Hills Regional Park, families in the FCSN community participated in a fun hike filled with scenic views, fresh air, and friendly faces. The outing was the most recent event hosted by FCSNโs Hiking Special Interest Group (SIG), created to help families stay active while building connections within the community… Continue reading FCSN Hiking Adventures
We wish you all enjoyed the year-end holiday break and are ready to embrace the upcoming new year! Time flies, and FCSN has completed another year in 2025 that was both challenging and fruitful… Continue reading President’s Message
A photo of Dr. Garrett Chan
When Dr. Garrett Chan first began volunteering at Friends of Special Needs (FCSN) as a junior high school student, his goal was simple: to spend more time with his younger sister, who is on the autism spectrum. What began as a way to support her, however, quickly grew into a formative experienceโone that shaped his patience, empathy, and ultimately, his decision to pursue medicine… Continue reading Interview with FCSN Alumni: Garrett Chan
Thanksgiving Trip to Los Angeles Continue reading 12.13.25: Gary’s Blog #12 ๐ฆ ๐ ๐จโจ
Itโs not easy being a mother. It means fulfilling the equal tasks of guardian, advisor, and best friend. It requires patient, constant nurturing and loveโeven when there are other tasks at hand pressing with equal need… Continue reading Finding Family in FCSN: Yvette Yingโs Journey as a Mother, Fighter, and Doโer
Birthday Vacation @ Los Cabos Continue reading 11.23.25: Gary’s Blog #11 ๐ฎ๐๏ธ๐