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 projects. Our theme for the month of April is Mental […]

Yoga Night Please join us for evening of wellness! Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation to help improve our physical and mental health.  Kelly Morrissey from the Oneonta YMCA will be our instructor.  Dinner will be provided. Please register by April 19th To register please follow the link below: Registration Form

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 […]

This presentation includes information and tools for developing and maintaining an emotionally healthy family. Topics include: Coping with everyday life The special needs of mothers and fathers Issues facing siblings Working together as a couple Reducing stress The meaning of acceptance About our Presenter: Robert Naseef, Ph.D. has a distinct voice as a psychologist and […]

Family Resource Network is partnering with Oneonta City School District to present a Community Resources Fair and Transition Night. Our target audiences are families of high school students with disabilities and families of individuals with developmental disabilities of any age. Date: April 30, 2019 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Fox Care Center 1 Fox Care Drive Oneonta, […]

Self Care for the Caregiver Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Whether you are in the profession of caregiving or taking care of a loved one, it is important to remember to recharge your batteries. For family members, caregiving can also lead to additional pressures, such as financial strain, family conflict, and social withdrawal. […]

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 […]