Online and Phone Family Support Group 9/28/2021
2021-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)438-3978.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

Self-Care for the Caregiver
2021-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
Join the Family Resource Network for a Free Workshop on:
Self-Care for the Caregiver
Wednesday, September 29th
10am-12pm
Online via Zoom
Let’s face it: We’re all pretty busy these days. You may think you don’t
have any time for self-care, but that’s not true!
Join the staff of the Family Resource Network for a workshop
dedicated to caregivers and parents on the go where we will discuss
Do It Yourself (DIY) self-care strategies and activities that don’t
require much time or planning. The topics we discuss will center on
practices that will help you re-energize, refocus, and hopefully get you
motivated to take on your day-to-day life with a positive mindset!

Registration is required.
Register Here

To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on the News &
Events link and the Event Calendar. To register by phone, call the
Family Resource Network at 432-0001.

***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People
with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will
need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending.
Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.**

Online and Phone Family Support Group 9/30/2021
2021-09-30 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/5/2021
2021-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | NY

TS/DD Combined Event: Pumpkin Painting
2021-10-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Wilber Park, Albert Morris Dr, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating with FRN
*In Person Event!*
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
5:00pm-6:30pm
Wilber Park (Upper Level Large Pavilion)
Oneonta, NY
While the weather is still nice the Family Resource Network is excited to offer another outdoor in-person event! Please join FRN and your friends from Teen Scene and Dragon Dates for an evening of arts and crafts! We will be painting pumpkins as well as doing another fun fall themed project. Each participant will get to paint and keep one pumpkin as well as one other make and take craft. A pizza dinner will be provided.
Registration is required. Please register by October 1st.
REGISTRATION FORM
***Please note: Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties. Parents/caregivers must attend. Siblings are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County. ***
Dragon Dates is funded by a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families must add “Social Skills” to their budgets prior to attending. For assistance adding this program to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/7/2021
2021-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/12/2021
2021-10-12 18:30 - 19:30 | NY

Nurturing Program Single Session - Stress: Coping, Calming, and the Brain
2021-10-13 09:30 - 11:30 | NY
Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Upcoming Workshop:
STRESS – Coping, Calming, and the Brain
The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop
presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, trained Nurturing Parenting
facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special
needs and/or health challenges.
Parents will learn:
 About stress, brain development and how stress affects the brain
 How our children with special needs and heath challenges are affected by
stress/stressors
 How parents can model ways of coping and calming

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Via ZOOM
*Registration is required*
Register Here

The Nurturing Program for Parents and Their Children with Special Needs and
Health Challenges is designed to help families explore their hopes and fears,
develop effective parenting skills, enhance communication, develop strategies
for facing challenges and recognize opportunities for celebration and growth.
This is an interactive workshop and participants are encouraged to keep their
cameras and microphones on during the session with the presenters. We do
understand that everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to the use
of video conferencing.

***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with
Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add
“Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for
assistance adding this to your budget.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/14/2021
2021-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

TS/DD Combined Event: Virtual Cook-a-long Stone Soup
2021-10-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Monday, October 18th, 5:00pm-6:30pm via ZOOM
Virtual cook-a-long! The Family Resource Network is excited to be able to offer another virtual cook-a-long! This time we will be putting our own fun spin on the popular folktale “Stone Soup”! FRN Teen Scene will lead participants through two recipes, including a vegetable soup and a desert that we will supply the ingredients for! Please register by Wednesday, October 13th in order to receive your free supply kit.
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Registration for all events is REQUIRED. To register please visit follow the link below:
REGISTRATION FORM
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/19/2021
2021-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | NY

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/21/2021
2021-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/26/2021
2021-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | NY

Online and Phone Family Support Group 10/28/2021
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-11-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

TS/DD Nature Walk-Riddell Park
2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Robert Riddell State Park, Davenport, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates for an Outdoor Adventure Nature Walk!
Saturday, November 6th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Robert V. Riddell State Park in Davenport
*In-Person Event*
Please join us for one more outdoor, in-person event before winter sets
in! Our group will be adventuring through nature trails, participating in a
scavenger hunt and completing leaf rubbings from some of the
treasures we find along the way! Special guest Tristan Sharratt will act
as our guide during our walk through the trails, covering outdoor safety and other interesting topics!
A light snack will be provided to all participants.
For more information about Robert V. Riddell State Park and directions on how to get there please visit the park website @
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/18/details.aspx
Registration is required. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Stand Alone Nurturing Parenting Training: Communication and Advocacy
2021-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | NY
Please Join the Family Resource Network for our Upcoming Workshop:
COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY
This stand alone training from the Nurturing Program for Parents of Children
with Special Needs and Health Challenges will cover:
• Three types of communication
• The differences between “I Messages”, “You Messages”
• Formula for Communicating with “I Statements”
• Practice Creating a Confrontation Formula
• All Behavior is Communication: Talking to Children
• A Skill Building Portion of this workshop
The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop
presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, trained Nurturing Parenting
facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special
needs and/or health challenges.
The Nurturing Program for parents and Their Children with Special Needs and
Health Challenges is designed to help families explore their hopes and fears,
develop effective parenting skills, enhance communication, develop strategies
for facing challenges and recognize opportunities for celebration and growth.
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Online via Zoom)
***Registration is required***
Click “HERE”
For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Terry at (607)438-3978.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental
Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their
budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group Canceled
2021-11-11 | NY
There will be no Online and Phone Family Support Group today due to Veteran’s Day.

Event Cancelled - FRN & Starbridge present Lay Advocacy Training: Communication and Documentation
2021-11-12 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Please Join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for a Lay
Advocacy Training on:
Communication and Documentation
Do you come away from meetings or phone calls with your child’s school not
saying what you intended or feeling as though your viewpoint is
misunderstood? Do you listen to what other team members say? How do you
respond?
Communication is key to effective partnerships. Learn to find ways to
document your needs and how to recognize the barriers in communication that
can get in the way of collaboration and positive outcomes. Strengthen your
advocacy skills by learning effective and collaborative communication
strategies.
Through this workshop participants will:
• Learn to identify barriers to effective communication
• Learn techniques to improve your documentation
• Learn elements for effective teamwork and positive interactions
Friday, November 12th
9:00am-11:00am
Online Via ZOOM
Click “HERE”
About our Speaker: Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for
Starbridge Parent Training and Information Center. She offers support and
information for families and professionals navigating the special education
system in Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome, Madison,
Chenango, Otsego and Delaware Counties.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental
Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets
prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship
2021-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
Have questions about setting up Trusts for your loved ones?
Need advice about setting up a plan for a Guardianship?

Please Join the Family Resource Network for an informational workshop presented by
Greg Catarella and gain valuable information pertaining to financial planning for the future of your
loved one with a disability.

Greg S. Catarella, Esq., is licensed to practice law in the State of New York. He concentrates his law practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Trusts, and Guardianships. For over 20 years, Greg has been helping clients and their families find peace of mind in a world that is unnecessarily complex.

Wednesday, 11/17/2021
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

***Registration Required***

—->Register Here<—-
You can also register online by going to www.familyrn.org and click on the
News & Events link and the Event Calendar.
To register by phone, call the
Family Resource Network at 432-0001.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

TS/DD Directed Drawing: Anime
2021-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene Program for our upcoming event: Emotions Through Anime-How We Feel Through How We Draw
Wednesday, November 17th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
Join the Family Resource Network for a directed artwork activity with Anime as our
theme! Learn how to draw your favorite anime characters through a wide range of
emotions. Ms. Andie Alban will guide us to draw emotional anime characters with a
variety of media-pencil, paint, markers, crayons, or digital! Use whatever you have on
hand to create an anime character as unique as you are.
About our Instructor:
Andie Alban is a professional illustrator, as well as a teacher- based in Cooperstown,
NY. She works at ONC BOCES as the Visual Communications and Media Technology
teacher in the CTE program. In her spare time (what is spare time?) Andie enjoys
playing ukulele, cuddling her cats, hanging out with her friends and family and playing
the occasional video game.
Registration is required. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

TS/DD Virtual Game Night
2021-11-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming event: Virtual Game Night!
Monday, November 29th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Have a fun family game night at home in the company of
friends from FRN. In addition to BINGO we will also add a few
other games in the mix this month, which may include
Pictionary, Scategories and Trivia. We will be playing multiple
rounds of each. All family members are encouraged to join in!
Prizes will be given to the winners of each round.
Registration is required. To register please please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Attorney Training: The 10 MYTHS about Special Education by: Patrick Radel, Esq.
2021-12-01 09:30 - 11:30 | NY
Family Resource Network Presents:
Attorney Training:
The 10 MYTHS about Special Education
by: Patrick Radel, Esq.
There are many misconceptions on what schools are obligated to provide for our students. This workshop will help clear up these misconceptions. Special Education Attorney, and Parent of a special needs student. Pat Radel will provide a summary of key legal principles, discusses common misconceptions about special education law, and gives practical tips for effective advocacy.
About the speaker:
Patrick G. Radel, Esq. is a partner with the law firm of Getnick, Livingston, Atkinson, and Priore, LLP, in Utica, New York. He received his law degree summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo Law School, where he served as Executive Editor of the Buffalo Law Review. Mr. Radel’s practice includes
representing families of students with disabilities at CSE meetings, due process proceedings, and in federal court.
Wednesday, December 1st
9:30 am – 11:30 am
(Online via Zoom)
***Registration Required***
To register for this training,
click —>HERE<—
If you have questions or need assistance with registering for this event,
please call Terry DiLuzio at (607) 438-3978.
Family Resource Network serves the families of people with disabilities in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins counties. Please completely answer the registration questions to ensure your registration is processed in a timely manner.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
