FCSN Family Gathering : November 22 South Bay Family Day

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

FCSN Stop Asian Hate Campaign: the Fight Against Asian Discrimination 

Following the nationwide Stop AAPI Hate movement, over the past spring and summer, FCSN initiated its own Stop Asian Hate Campaign, consisting of a rally, a vaccine movement, and numerous training classes in order to educate and provide resources for its special needs community to learn to protect themselves from the discrimination against Asians. Continue reading FCSN Stop Asian Hate Campaign: the Fight Against Asian Discrimination 

The Advocate: Janet’s Story

Read how Janet successfully advocated for her daughter throughout her school years: when the district suggested discontinuation of services, she used data to make her case; when the learning environment was not suitable for Jasmine, she advocated for her daughter to receive a meaningful education. She also details best practices when working with teachers, and attending IEP meetings. Continue reading The Advocate: Janet’s Story