FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation

A couple of brushstrokes, a spark of creativity, and a willingness to persevere are all it takes to bring art to life. Visitors of FCSN’s Bascom Center may have noticed a fresh, artistic addition that adorns the side of the main building–a vibrant mural that captures the essence of painting and creativity in motion… Continue reading FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation

2025 Lunar New Year Café Concert

Written by: Rachel Lee, FCSN Voices Editor
Graphics by: Karen Gong, FCSN Voices Youth Reporter

The warm hum of conversation filled the air as FCSN families and visiting community members gathered in the South Bay Center auditorium, exchanging handshakes and cheerful greetings of “Happy New Year!” As FCSN staff handed out red envelopes to children with special needs, Chiling’s Band filled the room with live music, accompanied by vocalists Amy and the mother-daughter duo, Ruth and Marisa… Continue reading 2025 Lunar New Year Café Concert

FCSN “Expanding Our Dreams” Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain

2003 was the 7th year since FCSN’s founding, but that year was quite significant. Recognizing the need to gather funding and community attention for their organization’s cause, the FCSN parents penned the idea of a “FCSN Fundraising Gala.” Jason Hwan, co-founder of FCSN and current co-event chair of the Gala, shares his memories of that fateful year as well as all of the work that has gone into organizing the Gala, year after year. Continue reading FCSN “Expanding Our Dreams” Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain

My 2024 SNTS Victory

At the 2024 SNTS contest, I performed my original song, “I AIN’T BACKING DOWN.” I wasn’t sure if I
would win, but I set a goal to earn the People’s Choice Award because, to me, there’s something deeply
validating about getting the audience’s support and belief in you. I felt this was my best chance to kick-start my career. Continue reading My 2024 SNTS Victory

FCSN CFS Program: Personalized Support for All Families

In the US, almost 70% of all adults with special needs live at home under the care of their parents or other family caregivers according to the Special Needs Alliance. Many of these families grapple with struggles like finding accommodations for their child’s needs, hiring suitable service providers, and planning for the future. FCSN’s Coordinated Family Service (CFS) is a program that alleviates stress by providing extensive, flexible, person-to-person assistance for these families… Continue reading FCSN CFS Program: Personalized Support for All Families