Please Join us for our 2019 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Event: Mental Health Superheros  Featuring Sweethearts and Heroes Sponsored by the Otsego County System of Care Thursday, May 9th, 2019 5:00pm-8:30pm Foothills Performing Arts Center 24 Market Street Oneonta, NY From 5:00pm-6:30pm Community Agencies with be tabling in the atrium of the Foothills Performing […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a conference on Self-Advocacy. A self-advocate is someone who speaks up for themselves. They ask for what they need and want, and try to have as much of a say as possible in making life decisions. Self-advocates are able to: Live as independently as possible Do the things they like […]

Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Monthly Support Groups for Families of Individuals with OPWDD Eligibility! We understand that caring for a child or adult with a developmental disability can be isolating and that being with someone who “gets it” can be healing. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families […]

Game Day & Sundae Bar Saturday, May 18th, 2019 12:00pm-3:00pm Family Resource Network 46 Oneida Street Oneonta, NY Join FRN for an afternoon of fun and games!  There will be various board games, card games and video games for everyone to participate in. Lunch will be provided followed by an ice cream sundae bar! Please […]

Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Monthly Support Groups for Families of Individuals with OPWDD Eligibility! We understand that caring for a child or adult with a developmental disability can be isolating and that being with someone who “gets it” can be healing. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families […]

Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Monthly Support Groups for Families of Individuals with OPWDD Eligibility! We understand that caring for a child or adult with a developmental disability can be isolating and that being with someone who “gets it” can be healing. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families […]

Teen Scene is a group of youth, ages 12-19, who meet once a month and participate in a variety of activities. Discussion topics can include dealing with bullying, dating, conflict resolution, communication, and leadership. The group also attends community events and participates in community service project Monday, May 20th 5:30pm-7:30pm @ Elm Park United Methodist […]

Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Monthly Support Groups for Families of Individuals with OPWDD Eligibility! We understand that caring for a child or adult with a developmental disability can be isolating and that being with someone who “gets it” can be healing. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a workshop on: Social Stories Date: May 29, 2019 Time: 6-8 pm Location: Norwich Family YMCA 68-70 North Broad St. Norwich, NY 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 Registration […]

Talking with your child about sexuality can be challenging, especially when you are the parent of an individual with disabilities. Consuelo Senior will talk to families about: What is Sexuality? Proactive techniques to support sexuality through the developmental lifespan. Sexual rights as human rights. Parents as the first social sexual educator. Help your child to […]