COVID-19 Open Program and Classes

 

FCSN PROGRAMS THAT ARE OPEN

These programs are open during Shelter in Place because according to the Department of Developmental Services and regional centers, they are essential services for our special need clients and families.

  • East Bay After School Program (with extended hours from 10am to 6pm) – Please contact your RCEB case manager if you need more POS hours.
  • Respite Program – Please contact your service provider or case manager from SARC or RCEB if you need more POS hours.
  • Supported Living Services (SLS)

 

ONLINE LEARNING CLASSES

FCSN has put together many different online classes for our clients and families. We hope these classes will provide some fun learning experiences for your child(ren) to keep them occupied.

Arts & Craft Making a Colorful Butterfly

(Materials Needed: Toilet Paper Roll, Scissors, Paper, Markers/Colored Pencils, liquid glue)
Drawing Drawing a Dog

(Materials Needed: Plain White Paper, black pen, & yellow, brown and black colored pencil)

Drawing a Fish

(Materials Needed: Plain White Paper, Pencil or Marker, and Crayons)
Storytime & Drawing Dolphin Finds a Star w/Sea Turtle Drawing

(Materials Needed: Plain White Paper, Pencil, Eraser)
Dance Chicken Dance, YMCA & Macarena
Science Creating a Volcano Eruption

(Materials Needed: Playdoh, Baking Soda, Red (or any color) Food Coloring or Watercolor, Vinegar, 1 Plate, 2 small spoons, and 2 small cups)
Life Skills Life Skills Class (How to Wash our Hands)

(Materials Needed: Water, soap, sink, and paper/cloth towel)

 

ONLINE PARENT SUPPORT & OUTREACH MEETING VIA ZOOM

These weekly online support meetings are meant to outreach and bring our families with special needs loved ones together to discuss various topics to help their children. It is a great way to meet other families during our Shelter in Place.

Mandarin Sessions – Every Fridays from 11:30am 1:00pm – Click here to register

Cantonese Sessions – Every Fridays from 1:30pm to 3:00pm – Click here to register

 

DREAM ACHIEVERS BAND VIRTUAL CONCERT FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

During the month of April, the Dream Achievers Band will be hosting a weekly Virtual Concert to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. The concerts will be held via Facebook LIVE every Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:00pm. Come join us and dance along at Dream Achievers Band or Friends of Children with Special Needs Facebook pages.

If you have missed their past concerts, you can watch them on Facebook or YouTube. Links below

April 2, 2020

April 9, 2020

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Activities for Kids to do At Home

Resources and Information

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES