About Our Organization – Friends and Families of Asians with Special Needs (FFASN)

Where it all began

Our History

In the spring of 2004, The Harris Center for MH & IDD invited Tzu Chi Foundation USA Southern Region to sponsor its annual “Picnic in the Park” event for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Afterwards, Tzu Chi Foundation-Houston and several Asian families with special needs held planning meetings and founded Tzu Chi Support Group for Families with Special Needs in May of 2004. In June of 2008, the name was changed to Friends and Families of Asians with Special Needs (FFASN). Tzu Chi Foundation – Houston remains to be our founder and first friend.

Friends and Families of Asians with Special Needs (FFASN)

Our Mission

To assist individuals with special needs to overcome challenges through networking and community support. To promote public awareness of individuals with special needs through advocacy and integrated community activities.

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FFASN

Our Vision

To promote public awareness of individuals with special needs.
To reach out and unite different language groups within Asian community to better achieve our mission.
To develop collaborative partnerships with service agencies.
To develop multi-lingual, comprehensive resource information on FFASN web site.
To develop an adult day habilitation program for individual with special needs.

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