Classes in math, science, human anatomy, nutrition and health, cooking, social skills, public speaking, embroidery, arts and crafts, music, percussion, singing, dance, yoga, basketball, computer skills and programming are offered this semester. Spaces are limited on some of these programs so register soon to reserve your spot. Continue reading Introducing FCSN Spring 2021 Virtual Classes
Students in FCSN’s East Bay Adult Day Program/Life Program–Tatiana, Thomas, Gideon, Cindy, Felicia, Jessie, Chris, and Andrew–share stories about what they are doing during the shelter-in-place. Continue reading Adventures in FCSN Virtual Learning
Supported Living Services Case Manager Phyllis Tung reflects on the blessings and joys on working with her client Becky, saying “… I found my life and Becky’s life changed for the better, both of us have found the best versions of ourselves.” Continue reading My SLS Days with Becky
Since 2018, Michelle Zhao has been leading FCSN Dance Camps, bringing dance and music to camper’s winter break and lifting everyone’s holiday spirits. Read about this year’s virtual dance camp, “A Night at the Nutcracker.” Continue reading Dancing with the (FCSN) Stars
Previously known as the Flexible Subject Tutoring Program, this year round 1-on-1 tutoring program enables youth volunteers to connect with special needs students virtually and support them in a variety of academic and non-academic topics, ranging from STEM, drawing, board games, music, and sports. Continue reading SNTutoring: From 13 to 160+ 1:1 Virtual Tutoring Matches
Edward, a client of FCSN’s Tailored Day Services, writes about what he is doing since shelter-in-place. Continue reading Client Spotlight: Edward Chen
By Anna Kuang, FCSN Teen Volunteer You’ve heard from your friend how amazing FCSN is. You’ve read on this blog the many joys that volunteering brings. You feel encouraged by the pictures of smiling high schoolers and the beaming kids next to them. You’ve finished the Volunteer orientation and chosen the program you want to volunteer for. It’s 10am and your first ever lesson over … Continue reading Six and a Half Tips to Make Virtual Volunteering AWESOME!
by Jackie Wong, FCSN Flexible Subject Virtual Tutoring High School Volunteer Hi! I’m Jackie Wong and I have been a tutor for the 1:1 Flexible Subject Virtual Tutoring program for two months. I tutor drawing and since beginning in July, every week’s session has been so rewarding. I found out about this program at FCSN through the club at my school and I immediately took … Continue reading FCSN Volunteer Sharing by Jackie Wong
When FCSN temporarily closed its programs to comply with Sheltering in Place for safety to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was glad to hear that our FCSN volunteers wanted to continue teaching programs to our children. Continue reading FCSN’s Virtual Learning Programs
FCSN Kids and Young Adults Find Their Voices in Toastmasters By Dan Rachlin, FCSN parent About two years ago, I attended a routine IEP for my son Sammy. At the beginning of the meeting, his teacher Ms. Louis mentioned that Sammy would be giving his own presentation. I was quietly skeptical, expecting that this would be a very watered-down sort of affair. When it came … Continue reading FCSN Toastmasters Club
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