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Warm and Precious Welcome Back

After the pandemic forced FCSN to move programs online for an extended period of time, the gradual ease in health and safety restrictions finally allowed FCSN staff to prepare for the reopening of in-person classes everyone has been looking forward to. South Bay WILL Training Program Manager Annabelle Foz shares how the staff came together to meet the tall order with passion and dedication, and detailed the steps FCSN followed to prepare for a smooth and safe reopening. Continue reading Warm and Precious Welcome Back

fcsnvoicesMarch 5, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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A New and Fulfilling Adventure at FCSN

FCSN South Bay Work Integration Learn Live (W.I.L.L.) program client Kevin Chou describe the many exciting activities and learning opportunities at FCSN that make his life fulfilling. Continue reading A New and Fulfilling Adventure at FCSN

fcsnvoicesMarch 1, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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Sufen’s 2000+ Handmade Masks

Many parents of special needs individuals not only volunteer in causes related to their children, they also find ways give back to the community at large. One can easily see the thoughtfulness and care going into each of Sufen’s homemade masks, which she insists on giving away for free. Continue reading Sufen’s 2000+ Handmade Masks

fcsnvoicesFebruary 25, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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Joyful FCSN Reopening

Nirali Gandhi is a client at FCSN Tailored Day Services (TDS). She writes about how she adjusted to online lessons during the pandemic, and the joy she felt being able to see her friends in-person again. Continue reading Joyful FCSN Reopening

fcsnvoicesFebruary 22, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Clients, Parents, Sharing By, Work & Job Training

Employment Success Stories Series: Lawrence Wang

FCSN client Lawrence has worked at a State Farm Insurance company branch for 12 years, an office as a paper filer for 8 years, and at a TJ Maxx outlet as a retail and inventory worker for 8 years. In this interview, his mother Anna opens up about the process of finding Lawrence three engaging, steady jobs. Continue reading Employment Success Stories Series: Lawrence Wang

fcsnvoicesFebruary 15, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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The Eagerness to Return to FCSN Day Program

As the saying goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got until you lose it.” Choy’s parents had always known that he loves attending FCSN’s Adult Day Program, but going through 16 months of shelter-in-place made them realize just how important it was for him. Continue reading The Eagerness to Return to FCSN Day Program

fcsnvoicesFebruary 12, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Adult Programs, Clients, Programs, Sharing By, Special Interest, Work & Job Training

Employment for Special Needs Individuals

“For our clients with special needs, holding a job can be a purpose already. It makes them feel like they belong.” states FCSN Supported Employment Program Manager Claire Brady. Although there are major hurdles, parents and employers can do a lot to help special needs individuals find employment and thrive in the workplace. Read the story of how Mico successfully landed his dream job at Trader Joe’s. Continue reading Employment for Special Needs Individuals

fcsnvoicesFebruary 8, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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Happily Returning & A New Norm

When the pandemic began, the sudden change in routine was very confusing for FCSN client Karina Peña. After 16 months of distance learning, she was able to go back to in person learning for two days a week. Karina describes the excitement she felt on her first day back to the program. Continue reading Happily Returning & A New Norm

fcsnvoicesFebruary 1, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

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Remembering Johnna Laird

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Johnna Laird was truly a treasure within our FCSN community and our time with her was too short. Please enjoy these stories from four people who knew and worked with Johnna in various capacities at FCSN. Continue reading Remembering Johnna Laird

fcsnvoicesJanuary 28, 2022April 13, 20251 Comment

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What To Do With Extra Coins?

FCSN parent Jim Chiao had too many spare coins on his hands, yet sorting them himself was too time consuming and taking them to places where coins would be sorted for a fee was too troublesome. He came up with the solution to donate his coins to FCSN, which could also create some work opportunities for FCSN day program clients. Continue reading What To Do With Extra Coins?

fcsnvoicesJanuary 22, 2022April 13, 20251 Comment