Family Resource Network

Online and Phone Parent Support Group
2023-02-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-02-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Online and Phone Parent Support Group
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)287-3816.
***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.

TS/DD Event: Virtual Cook-a-Long Breakfast for Dinner
2023-02-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event
Virtual Cook-a-Long: Breakfast for Dinner
Monday, February 27th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
Breakfast for dinner is back! The Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long, and revisiting this theme. There are so many options we thought we would try two more. FRN will lead participants through two breakfast for dinner recipes including a French Toast casserole and Breakfast Burritos that we will supply the ingredients for! Please register by Monday, February 20th in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
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 events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Online and Phone Parent Support Group
2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-28 18:30 - 19:30 and 9 more dates
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)287-3816.
Support groups are funded through a grant from OPWDD. The families of OPWDD-eligible individuals in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties will be given priority. Self-directing families in these counties must include “Training Groups” in their self-direction budgets. By registering for this support group, you agree to have this program added to your budget. Please contact Robin at rpiefer@familyrn.org with any questions.

Lay Advocacy Training: Preparing for Your Child's CPSE/CSE Meeting
2023-03-08 18:00 - 20:00
Please join The Family Resource Network
as we present this Lay Advocacy Training

Preparing for Your Child’s CPSE/CSE Meeting
The past three years have disrupted education for almost every student in the world. As this year’s CPSE and CSE Meetings approach, it is more important than ever to be prepared. What can you do to prepare for your child’s CPSE or CSE meeting and ensure you have meaningful participation in the IEP Process?
Education Advocates Robin Piefer, Pattie Kinter, and Terry DiLuzio will discuss:
· Preparing for in-person, video-conference, and telephone conference meetings
· 6 things you can do to prepare for your meeting
· 5 things to remember during your meeting
· 3 things you should do after your meeting
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ONLINE
Registration is required
REGISTER HERE
For questions or assistance with registration, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***This training is provided 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. For assistance in adding this to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.***

TS/DD Event: Virtual Game Night
2023-03-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming event:
Virtual Game Night!
Monday, March 13th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Have a fun family game night at home in the company of friends from FRN. We will be playing BINGO and Kahoot, our trivia style game. There will be 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 follow the link below:
Registration Form
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. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Lay Advocacy: Understanding the Special Education System
2023-03-24 09:00 - 11:00
Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge, Inc.
for this upcoming Lay Advocacy Training:
Understanding the Special Education System

Friday, March 24, 2023
9:00am-11:00
via ZOOM
Participants will learn about legal requirements set forth in The Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200-201. Participants will learn how to use the regulations and understand that parents are equal partners in their child’s education. Parents will also learn effective communication skills on how to work with the CSE and other staff in their child’s education program, how to read the NYS Regulations and have the opportunity to learn what is included in the IEP and how it is individualized to meet the unique needs of a student. If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, Care Manager, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!

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.
Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
For question or assistance with registering, call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***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 Virtual Cook-a-Long: Shepherd's Pie
2023-03-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event
Virtual Cook-a-Long: Shepherd’s Pie
Monday, March 27th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long. For March we will be cooking a traditional Irish dish! It’s a hearty meal and a popular way of using up leftovers, as there is really no limit to what vegetables and meats can be combined to prepare the base! FRN will lead participants through Shepherd’s Pie as well as Brownies for dessert and we will supply the ingredients! Please register by Monday, March 20th in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
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 events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

The 10 Myths about Special Education by Attorney, Patrick Radel
2023-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
Please join the Family Resource Network for Our Upcoming Workshop:
10 Myths about Special Education
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.
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Online via ZOOM
About Our 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.
***Registration Required***
REGISTER HERE
For questions or assistance with registering, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***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.***

Nurturing Philosophy
2023-04-05 18:00 - 20:00
The Family Resource Network Presents:

The Nurturing Philosophy
The Nurturing Program for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges

You will learn about the Six Key Values of the Nurturing Philosophy.
You will learn about respect, empathy, and personal power.
How can children with special needs and health challenges feel powerful?

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.
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.
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Registration is required*
REGISTER HERE
For questions or assistance with registration, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***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 Event: Bowling at East Main Lanes
2023-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | East Main Lanes and Lounge, 1 East Main Street, Sidney, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for an In-Person Bowling Event!
Saturday, April 15th, 2022
11:00am-1:00pm
East Main Lanes & Lounge
1 East Main Street
Sidney, NY
Enjoy a couple hours of fun at the Bowling Alley! Family Resource Network will pay for shoe rental and two games of bowling per family. A pizza lunch will be provided!
Please Register by April 12th
Registration is REQUIRED.
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
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 events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*

Lay Advocacy: Committee on Special Education Overview
2023-04-21 09:00 - 11:00
Please Join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge
for our Upcoming Lay Advocacy Workshop:
Committee on Special Education Overview
Friday, April 21, 2023
9:00-11:00 am
Online via Zoom

The Committee on Special Education (CSE) is responsible for developing a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) through a process which involves the student and family. This workshop will explain the purpose of the CSE, the required members, and the family’s role on the committee.
Participants will:

Learn strategies for effective advocacy with the CSE
Gain an understanding of the CSE team process
Understand the role of each CSE member
Learn about the timetable for the CSE process
Understand the process of developing an IEP
Gain advocacy skills

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.
Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
For questions or assistance with registering for this event, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***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 Virtual Cook-a-Long: Pizza Party
2023-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event
Virtual Cook-a-Long: Pizza Party
Monday, April 24th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long. By request, we will be hosting our 3rd annual pizza party! There are so many different types of pizza we never run out of something new to try! We will be making a variety of pizzas following recipes submitted by you! FRN will lead participants through both recipes and we will supply the ingredients! Please register by Monday, April 17th in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
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 events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.
