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Does FCC-SoCal offer age-based children and youth groups?

To provide parent coordinators with maximum flexibility, the age-based children and youth groups are designated as SoCal Friends activities (which further the FCC mission but are independent of the organization). The Past activities have included pizza parties, bowling and ice cream socials; Chinese cultural dance, lion dance and martial arts training; and trips to the ice skating rink, zoo, gymnastics center, musical theater and movies. The current groups and group contacts are:

Are there FCC groups or activities for older kids and teens?

For older kids, SoCal Friends provides the “7-Ups” group (for children ages 7 and older). Please contact Jodi Wilf at jodiwilf@yahoo.com for more information. There is also discussion about introducing a teen group. You can check out the post on the topic here. If you have interest, please respond directly to Susan at: susanrobinson1@ca.rr.com.

Are there mentoring programs for the older kids and teens?

FCC-SoCal collaborates with the UCLA China Care Bruins, a student organization that coordinates a buddy program for FCC-member children who are age 6 and older.  In 2009, nearly 50 adopted youth were paired with college buddies and met monthly on campus for fun, relationship-building activities.  The college student mentors, who are predominantly of Asian American heritage, help the kids to develop a positive racial identity and self-esteem.  (Annual pre-registration is required.)

Read more about FCC-SoCal's involvement in the China Care Bruin Buddy program here. And check out the China Care Bruins website here.

How do I find and connect with other members who share my specific interests?

The programs and event s sponsored by FCC-SoCal, coupled with the groups sponsored by SoCal Friends, provide a wide range of opportunities to connect and interact with members who share your interests. Active participation, including volunteering, is the best way to find new friends within the FCC community. For online communities, please read the FAQ on that subject.