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
Calendar
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
22
July
Annual Summer Picnic and Family Fun Day
The Family Resource Network invites any family that is currently utilizing one of our services to join us for our Annual Summer Picnic and Family Fun Day! There will be swimming, tie dying, softball practice, Zumba, Zumba Pound and dinner!
14
August
Workshop: Bring your Child’s IEP Night
With the new school year approaching, do you know what your child’s IEP really says? Our advocates will walk you through the NY State IEP and discuss what each section means. Bring a copy of your child’s IEP and follow along. Advocates will be available at the end of the presentation for individual questions and consiltations. This training will be offered in 3 locations on different dates.
23
August
Fourth Annual Community Sofball Game
Watch FRN youth and staff play the Oneonta Job Corps youth and staff in a fun, friendly game of softball! In addition to the game there will be fun contests between innings, a base run with OJCA and FRN mascots, backpack giveaways, a community resource fair and a fabulous fireworks show!
Blog
Our News & Announcements
If you want to be in the know about what’s going on in our region, you’ve come to the right place!
How Can You Help?
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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...
read moreFamily 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...
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