Twinkle 系列: Vincent 與 Alan 的故事

對 Jason 與 Jennifer Hwang 而言,當他們迎接兩個兒子 Vincent 和 Alan 來到這個世界的那一刻起,人生便徹底改變了。兩兄弟都屬於自閉症光譜的一員,但各自擁有獨特的人生故事。養育他們的過程,是一段充滿挑戰、成長與愛的旅程,不僅改變了他們的家庭,也深深影響了周遭的社群。 Continue reading Twinkle 系列: Vincent 與 Alan 的故事

Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth

In 2001, James Tsao was born via a planned C-section. The entire birth process was normal, the pregnancy no earlier, no later, the birth no longer, no shorter than it needed to be. During the first year of his life, progression and development was seemingly normal, no unusual signs present. However, during his second year, his parents started feeling that something was off.  He became less active, made less eye contact, and showed more and more language delay. His motor skills, social interaction capabilities, and language development seemed to regress, not fulfilling the age development checkboxes… Continue reading Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth

Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alan’s Story

For Jason and Jennifer Hwan, life changed the moment they welcomed their two sons, Vincent and Alan, into the world. Both boys are on the autism spectrum, but each has a unique story. Raising them has been a journey of challenges, triumphs, and love that has shaped not only their family but also the community around them… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alan’s Story

Feel The Lu’au: Community Bonds At First Lu’au Party

On June 28, 2025, from 5–8 PM, FCSN held its first Lu’au party at the FCSN South Bay center. The event featured traditional Hawaiian foods, music, and activities, creating an atmosphere of celebration for the attending FCSN families. Over the past year, FCSN’s growth —especially with the completion of the new Osgood Center—caused a new goal to develop for the organization: to connect newer families with those who have been there longer and to foster more community bonding, especially through community events like these… Continue reading Feel The Lu’au: Community Bonds At First Lu’au Party

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