ABOUT US

First Coast Families with Children from China is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization as designated by the Internal Revenue code.  All of our
activities are organized and executed by our board of directors and
member volunteers.

Our mission is:
  • To encourage and support families who have adopted children
    from China or children of Chinese ethnicity and families who are
    preparing to adopt from China and any persons or groups of like
    interest
  • To advocate for and support chidren remaining in orphanages in
    China. Support shall include charitable giving in kind or cash.
  • To provide information that fosters understanding, respect, and
    appreciation of Chinese culture and heritage.
  • To provide educational information on issues surrounding
    international adoption and parenting.
  • To network and collaborate with other national and local adoptive
    family organizations and to establish links to the Chinese and
    Asian-American communities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our all-volunteer Board of Directors meet
monthly to discuss the chapter's activities
and events that help us meet our mission.

2009 - 2010 Board of Directors
Chair - Amy Hynes
Vice Chair - Laurie McDonald
Secretary - Tina Donner
Treasurer - Kim Clontz
At Large -
  • Trish Diggins
  • Maryane (Madi) Dinkins
  • Shannon Richardson
  • Joan Romano

Board Meetings
All FCC members are welcome to attend  
board meetings, which are held at 6:30
p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month at
Panera Bread at St. Johns Town Center
(4720 Town Crossing Dr., Jacksonville, FL
32246.)


If you are interested in becoming involved,
please email us at firstcoastfcc-
owner@yahoogroups.com.