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Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Fremont-based nonprofit that provides services and supports for children, adults and families affected by developmental disabilities, including education, enrichment, respite, independent-living and employment-related supports.
Friends of Children with Special Needs is a nonprofit organization serving children, adults, and families living with developmental disabilities. Services are offered in the East Bay and South Bay regions and include in-person and virtual options; some programs are vendorized with regional centers (Regional Center of the East Bay and San Andreas Regional Center).
The organization uses a person-centered and whole-child approach focused on functional skills, social participation and community integration. Programming emphasizes individualized planning, life‑skills training, social and recreational activities, and opportunities for creative and vocational development.
FCSN provides supports for families such as respite services, parent education and seminars, peer support gatherings, mentorship and outreach. Community partnerships and vendorization with regional centers are used to facilitate funded services and access to resources.
Site‑based and community‑integrated day services for adults that deliver life‑enrichment classes, vocational training and supports to promote independence and community participation; instructor‑to‑client ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 are reported.
A school‑hour enrichment program that provides a safe, structured after‑school environment emphasizing functioning skills, communication, social skills and independent living through activities such as cooking, arts & crafts, life skills, music and academic enrichment.
Fee‑based classes and activities offered in East Bay and South Bay centers or virtually that are intended to provide engaging, skill‑building experiences outside of vendorized social recreation funding.
Supports for families that include outreach, parent education seminars, peer gathering events, mentorship and information‑sharing to help families access community resources and plan for the future.
Individualized living‑skills training and support aimed at increasing self‑reliance, including assistance with housing applications, personal care, mobility and community navigation.
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In‑home respite services provided through vendorization with regional centers, offering flexible schedules to give caregivers temporary relief while ensuring supervision and assistance for the care recipient.
A vendorized social recreation offering a variety of activities aligned with an individual’s person‑centered plan; Regional Center clients may use Purchase of Service funding to enroll.
Summer performing‑arts camps (drama and music) designed for individuals with special needs that emphasize creative expression, teamwork and a culminating performance.
Customized employment supports including job‑skill training, employment roadmaps, job search assistance and job coaching to pursue competitive, integrated work or internships.
Ongoing, person‑centered supports to help adults live in their own homes with training in daily living, health and wellness, budgeting and emergency planning; 24/7 services can be provided when approved by a regional center.
Flexible, individualized day‑service options offering one‑to‑one training, life enrichment, volunteer opportunities and community integration for adults seeking schedules with fewer hours than traditional day programs.
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