Mission
Family Resource Network
Individuals with special needs deserve every opportunity to achieve their unique potential. The Family Resource Network was founded by parents to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs and their families, empowering them to lead productive independent lives within the community.
A Word From Our Team
"We are very excited to be celebrating the 25 th year of “Opening the Door to the World for Your Child” and we are feeling very positive as we start off on the next chapter of this journey. There are so many good things happening in our communities that are a result of people being connected and educated about supports and services that are available to their loved ones. We plan to continue to be a big part of helping make those connections and ensuring that everyone is able to reach their potential in leading independent, productive lives within the community."
- Family Resource Network
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Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
19
January
Healthy Foods Cook-A-Long!
Join Teen Scene for a virtual cooking class. This month we will be focusing on healthy meals and snacks! Participants will be guided through various recipes including two (Garden Salad and Wraps) that we will supply the ingredients for!
Please register by Wednesday, January 13th in order to receive your free supply kit.
25
January
Taekwondo
We are so excited for our second guest instructors of the month! Levi and Brooke will be will be guiding youth through the basics of stretching, breathing, the tenets of Taekwondo and the proper form for punching and kicking. Levi is a former Taekwondo student and is excited to help youth learn more about the martial art. Levi began taking Taekwondo lessons and a child to learn how to control his breathing and prevent asthma attacks. Brooke is one of our youth peer advocates and will be assisting Levi in teaching the basics of Taekwondo. They are very excited to be bring this opportunity to Teen Scene and can not wait to get started!
27
January
Social Stories Workshop
Presenter Robin Buchman will discuss:
- What is a social story?
- How to use social stories
- How to write a social story for your loved one
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Our News & Announcements
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How Can You Help?
How can you help? If you are the parent or guardian of a child or adult with OPWDD eligibility, the biggest thing you can do to help is to take advantage of the services that we provide. Because these services are grant-funded, we must show that they are needed to be...
Riverside Apartments Project Deserves Community Support
I am writing to express our strong support for the development of the Riverside Apartments project in Oneonta. As an organization that has been aiding families in a wide range of circumstances for 25 years, we are very excited to see that our long-time community...
Family Resource Network is Hiring!
As a parent or guardian of a child with special needs, your lived experience could go a long way in helping others. The Family Resource Network of Oneonta has rewarding employment opportunities for Family Peer Advocates. You must be able to use your own experiences...