This past year was unbelievable! Unexpected things happened and required that we at FCSN adjust everything to challenges we were experiencing. Yet, there are positive things that have resulted in our lives, such as learning to use new technologies, time for fitness and hobbies, and more appreciation for the natural world. Continue reading Positivity and Silver Lining Through SIP
Supported Employment Program (SEP) Job Coach, Shobha Prabala, shares how the team quickly transitioned to virtual Zoom meetings to continue to serve FCSN clients while ensuring everyone’s safety. Continue reading Still on the Job: Together, We Become Stronger
“When disappointment, grief and fear are gone. Sorrow forgot; love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul, when change and tears are past. All safe and blessed, we shall meet at last.” I tell myself, “Be still, my soul when the world is turning upside down. We will meet again with joy and tears on our faces after being through thorny ways.” FCSN Executive Business Director Sylvia Yeh shares her thoughts on adjusting to the pandemic. Continue reading When the World Turns Upside Down, Be Still, My Soul
Adult Day Program Coordinator Jake Haw details the activity changes made to bring clients to the virtual world. Classes include physical fitness, social development, academic, and creativity classes. There are also special theme days, such as Hat Day, or Book Day, to generate extra enthusiasm among the clients. Continue reading Bringing Individuals With Special Needs to the Virtual World
LIFE Program Coordinator Monica Gonzalez describes how Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) evolved during shelter-in-place, allowing for the clients with more opportunities to voice their opinions, concerns, and ideas on how their program should function. This Person-Centered Planning (PCP) approach is facilitated by the weekly Client Councils, in which clients discuss new class options and plan for upcoming holiday parties. Continue reading Our Clients’ Voice Matters
After overcoming life’s many challenges, FCSN SEP Job Coach Yahui Cathy Yang is grateful for still being able to work at FCSN even though the pandemic has made the situation complicated. Along the way, she learned to embrace change and challenges, and take the lessons that come with it. Continue reading Caring Cannot be Quarantined!
The pandemic has greatly disrupted the lives of FCSN clients as well as staff. South Bay W.I.L.L teacher, Robert Yang, shares how he has been connecting with his clients, and how everyone is longing for FCSN to reopen. Continue reading My Experience During “Shelter-in-Place”
South Bay W.I.L.L. job coach, Darlynn To, shares the challenges she has had to tackle and the silver-linings that came out as a result of this pandemic. Continue reading Job Coaching During the Pandemic
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
Even though Tania Viana lives in southern California, it doesn’t stop her from teaching FCSN classes online. Read about what it takes for her to work with clients and make meaningful impact at FCSN. Continue reading Glad to Be Back, Home!
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