How many FCC Asheville members are there?
We have over one hundred families in our current database, and fortunately we are always growing!  Many of our members have adopted more than one child, and several members are in the process of adopting their first child. Our membership includes the westernmost counties of North Carolina, but we occasionally have families from South Carolina and Tennessee join in our activities.

How active is the Asheville chapter of FCC?

Our group meets approximately six times per year with a major festival held once every year. We recently hosted our second overnight culture camp in honor of the Dragon Boat Festival.  We try to hold meetings in celebration of the major holidays such as Chinese New Year and the Autumn Moon Festival, but also typically have an egg hunt, summer gathering, and winter holiday party. Additionally, some smaller playgroups have formed informally, and individuals will occasionally host outings for a specific age group.  

Is the Asian community involved with FCC Asheville?
Several members of the Asian community have begun to attend our meetings quite regularly. We always try to reach out to the Chinese community to assist us with our festivals, as well as to welcome them to be a part of our celebrations. The wife of a local college professor started a Chinese school approximately two years ago.  The students in her classes include children adopted from China as well as children whose parents are of Chinese descent.

Are there schools in the area with a higher concentration of children adopted from China?
There are two schools which have historically had a higher population of children adopted from China.  One is in the Asheville City School System.  That school is Isaac Dickson.  The other school is in the Buncombe County School System and is Haw Creek Elementary.  

Are there membership dues?
We do not have dues, but request a suggested donation at each meeting to cover the costs of that particular meeting (space rental, paper products, mailing costs, activity materials, etc.)  Infrequently, we ask for contributions to fund a specific project such as the cost of maintaining our Web site.  

How does one become a member of FCC Asheville?
To join FCC Asheville, please contact us through the Web site and provide your name, mailing address, email address and phone number (optional). Your information will be added to our database so that you will receive notification of our upcoming events.