General Membership Family Programs and Cultural Events
FCC-SoCal sponsors a core roster of programs and special family and cultural events each year which are open to our full membership. These include the annual Chinese New Year banquet, Asian Pacific American Heritage and Culture Day, a summer family picnic, Moon Festival events and more. Building bridges for our families, FCC-SoCal often collaborates wth community organizations on joint programs.
Children & Youth Activities and Education
FCC-SoCal facilitates a variety of youth-centered programs that focus on empowerment, friendship and fun. Click here for more detailed information.
Parent Education and Support
What do I need to know about transracial adoption? How do I talk to my children (and their peers and teachers) about adoption and race? Where do I find special needs resources? What do the experts advise about return trips to China? Read any good books lately? These FCC-SoCal programs include screenings, as well as presentations and workshops with adoption and parenting experts. Parent-to-Parent Roundtables bring seasoned and new parents together throughout the year to share experiences, insight and resources. For more information, contact [email protected] and check the FCC-SoCal calendar.
Pre-Adoption Education and Support; Waiting Families
FCC-SoCal is often the first point of contact for Southern Californians seeking information about the China adoption process. Parent volunteers are delighted to answer questions via email. We recognize that "the wait" is now longer than ever. Waiting parents and siblings are invited to join FCC and to participate in activities as they prepare to adopt. Over the years, FCC volunteers have coordinated discussion groups, China travel preparation workshops, parent panels and social events to help ease "the wait," while helping families to prepare for adoptive parenthood. Let us know how we can best help ease the wait. Click here for more information and resources.
Charitable Initiatives/Orphanage Assistance
FCC-SoCal is dedicated to improving the lives of the children in China's social welfare institutions through its charitable initiatives and fundraising.
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Orange County Regional Group
The OC Regional Group Coordinating Committee organizes monthly activities and special events such as its Autumn Moon Festival Banquet.