Family Resource Network

Combined Event: Embark and Caregiver Training-Noah’s World and Visual Schedules
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Noah’s World, 144 Roundhouse Rd, Oneonta, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network for an upcoming combined Embark Event and Caregiver Training:
Noah’s World and Visual Schedules
Saturday, June 21
11:00 am-1:00 pm
144 Roundhouse Rd., Oneonta, NY
FRN has reserved Noah’s World on Saturday, June 21, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. While the children play, parents are invited to join Robin Piefer to learn all about using visual schedules in your home. We will provide all of the material that you need to create your own visual schedule to take home.
What is a visual schedule?
Children with Autism and other developmental disabilities often have trouble transitioning from one activity to another. Visual schedules are an effective tool to help them know what to expect and reduce their refusals and meltdowns. Visual schedules can help children learn to be more independent, as well. Once your child knows how to follow their schedule, it can remind them to complete all of the steps in a routine, such as getting ready in the morning or at bedtime.
Have fun creating a visual schedule for your child while socializing with other families! Refreshments will be provided.
Family Resource Network Embark is open to the families of children under 8 who are eligible to receive services through OPWDD (the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities). Please call Robin at (607)287-6358 to register for Embark.
Registration is required.
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” and “Social Skills” to their budget prior to attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.***

FTNYS Training Series-Civic Engagmenet and Mental Health: The Healing Power of Getting Involved
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida Street, Oneonta, United States
The Community Engagement for Inclusion & Equity Department is proud to present Real Talk, Real Tools!
A new training series designed specifically for parents, caregivers, and family peer advocates. This comprehensive three-part series is rooted in lived experience, grounded in evidence, and guided by common sense. Each session offers practical, relatable strategies to support families, build meaningful connections, and strengthen resilience in your community.
Join us throughout June as we explore essential topics including:

Building circles of support
Nurturing youth passions
How civic engagement can support mental health

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
FRN Office
46 Oneida Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
**OR**
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network for a gathering to participate in the Families Together in NYS’s Upcoming Training Series. While FTNYS will be presenting this training virtually, FRN participants will meet in-person at either of the two locations listed to participate together as a group. The training will last approximately an hour. After the training, FRN will provide refreshments as well as an opportunity for attendees to take part in a discussion about the information shared during the presentation.
Please Register by June 23rd
Registration is required. Must select location.
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form to attend in-person at an FRN location
Unable to attend with FRN in person? You can still participate virtually from home! To register to attend virtually on your own use the link below to register directly through FTNYS:
Registration Form to attend Virtually

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2025-07-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our
Online And Phone Family Support Groups:
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.
Support Groups meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Robin at (607)287-6358
***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.*

RCCP Event: Art for Wellness-Family Dynamics
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Family Dynamics
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Rural Community Connection Program for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects. There will be multiple projects including a kinetic family drawing, family tree and genograms as we consider our family dynamics.
Please Register by July 10th
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
The Rural Community Connection is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP Event: July Mini Golf
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Oneonta Sports Park, 132 County Hwy 47, Oneonta, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our July Mini Golf Event!
Saturday, July 19th
11:00am-1:00pm
Oneonta Sports Park
132 County Hwy 47
Oneonta, NY
Enjoy a round of mini golf with the Family Resource Network! The Family Resource Network will cover a game of Mini golf for each family member followed by a pizza lunch at the picnic area at the Sports Park.
Please Register by July 17th
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.*

Workshop: "Helping Children Cope with Grief, Change, and Loss"
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for an upcoming workshop on:
“Helping Children Cope with Grief, Change, and Loss”
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm
This single session of the Nurturing Parenting for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges will focus on:
Grief and Resilience
How to provide Transition Support for Grief – the five “P’s”
The Developmental Stages and Responses to Grief
Activities to help reinforce what you learn
Presenter: Robin Piefer, Nurturing Parenting Facilitator
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.
Registration is required.
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” and “Social Skills” to their budget prior to attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.***

RCCP Event: Art for Wellness-Color Associations
2025-08-09 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Color Associations
Saturday, August 9, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Rural Community Connection Program for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including feeling wheels, emotional landscapes and feeling identifications as we use colors to express various emotions and feelings. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by August 7th
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
The Rural Community Connection is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP Event: August Mini Golf
2025-08-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Oneonta Sports Park, 132 County Hwy 47, Oneonta, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our August Mini Golf Event!
Saturday, August 16th
11:00am-1:00pm
Oneonta Sports Park
132 County Hwy 47
Oneonta, NY
Because mini golf is always a family favorite, we figured why not play again this month while the weather is nice! Enjoy a round of mini golf with the Family Resource Network! The Family Resource Network will cover a game of Mini golf for each family member followed by a pizza lunch at the picnic area at the Sports Park.
Please Register by August 14th
Registration is REQUIRED.
To register please visit 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.*

RCCP Event: Art for Wellness-Self-Perceptions
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Self-Perceptions
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Rural Community Connection Program for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects. There will be multiple projects including a Tree of Self, decorative mask and lifeline history as we consider our self perceptions. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by September 11th
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
The Rural Community Connection is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

Workshop: Introduction to Social Stories and Visual Schedules
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for an upcoming workshop on:
“Introduction to Social Stories and Visual Schedules”
Wednesday, September 23, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm
Online via ZOOM
Children with Autism and other developmental disabilities may have trouble transitioning from one activity to another or trying something new. School programs will often use tools like social stories or visual schedules to help. Join Family Resource Network to learn more about these tools and how you can use them at home.
Registration is required.
To register, please follow the link below:
Registration Form
***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” and “Social Skills” to their budget prior to attending. Please contact Robin at
(607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.***

TS/DD/RCCP Event: Apple Picking at Middlefield Orchard
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Middlefield Orchard, 2274 State Highway 166, Cooperstown, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our Annual Apple Picking Event!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1:00pm-3:00pm
Middlefield Orchard
2274 State Hwy 166
Cooperstown, NY
Enjoy an afternoon at Middlefield Orchard, picking apples and participating in other fun fall activities. Family Resource Network will pay for up to 10lbs of apples per family and provide apple cider and donuts.
Please Register by September 25th
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.*

Training: Bullying Intervention Strategies
2025-10-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for an upcoming training:
Bullying Intervention Strategies
Friday, October 3, 2025
9:00am-11:00am
Online via ZOOM
Bullying is an increasingly serious problem in schools. Families, teachers, and children need help and support in knowing how to respond. This workshop introduces participants to definitions of bullying, how to recognize it, and how to respond to it both at home and in school.

Be able to define bullying behavior and distinguish it from typical peer conflict
Identify your own emotional responses to your child or student being bullied
Learn coping strategies for yourself and strategies to help your child or student
Learn effective ways to intervene in the child’s school or home environment

Our Presenter: 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 Required***
To register, please follow the link below:
Registration Form
(607)287-6358.
***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 Robin at 607-287-6358 for assistance adding this to your budget.***

RCCP Event: Art for Wellness-Letting Go and Emergency Preparedness
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Letting Go and Emergency Preparedness
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Rural Community Connection Program for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including a Fear and Strength Collage, Letting go Leaves and Water Circles. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing valuable information about Emergency Preparedness. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by October 9th
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
The Rural Community Connection is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP Event: Bowling
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 a Bowling Event!
Sunday, October 26, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
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 October 24th
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.*

Workshop: Advocacy Steps
2025-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for an upcoming training:
Advocacy Steps
Wednesday, November 5th
9:00am-11:00am
Online via ZOOM
Advocacy is the act of problem-solving with a purpose and a goal. A parent might engage in advocacy on behalf of their child; people who have a disability may advocate for themselves; a teacher may advocate on behalf of a student; groups of people may join forces in systemic advocacy efforts to change laws or policies. A step-by-step approach can guide us toward the desired outcome, regardless of the circumstance or scope. Participants will learn how to build a solid foundation of team members. Hands-on activities will reinforce the advocacy steps that lead to successful outcomes.
Our Presenter: 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 Required***
To register, please follow the link below:
Registration Form
***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 Robin at 607-287-6358 for assistance adding this to your budget.***

TS/DD/RCCP Event: Art for Wellness-Rebuilding/Regrowth
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Rebuilding/Regrowth
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including a Mosaic of Self, Broken Bowl Project and Creating Gardens of Growth. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing valuable information about the organization Care Compass. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by November 6th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

Training: Power of Play and Socialization
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Join Family Resource Network for our upcoming training on the
Power of Play and Socialization
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Online via ZOOM
Play is an important part of a child’s life and essential to learning and development. Play allows persons to interact with others, learn new skills, and develop trust. It facilitates practice in decision making and conflict resolution, hones critical thinking skills, and above all else, provides opportunities to have fun in the company of others. Join Family Resource Network for this interactive workshop on play and socialization.
This workshop will discuss:

The types and stages of play
A parent’s role in children’s play
How to support play
Socialization and inclusion

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.
Our Presenter: Robin Piefer, Education Advocate and trained facilitator focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs 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.
*Registration is required*
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Robin at (607)287-6358.
***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/RCCP Event-Art for Wellness-Working Together
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Working Together
Saturday, December 13th
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including creating a Group Imaginative World, Animal Games and a Round Robin drawing. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing valuable information about Opportunities for Otsego, Delaware Opportunities, and Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by December 11th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP Event: Clark Sports Center
2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown, NY, United States
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for an afternoon at Clark Sports Center
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
1:00pm-5:00pm
Clark Sports Center
124 County Highway 52
Cooperstown, NY
Enjoy an afternoon at Clark Sports Center with Family Resource Network! Registrants and their family will have access to many fun activities at the gym including Bowling and Swimming. Any youth ages 5-18 may participate in Kid’s Climb and utilize the Rock Wall during our event as well. In addition, everyone will have access to the open gym, game room, ping pong tables and racket ball courts! This event is free for registered Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP participants and their family members. A pizza lunch will also be served.
Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED.
Please Register by December 12th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*

RCCP Art for Wellness: Empowerment
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Empowerment
Saturday, January 10, 2025
10am-1pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including Personal Posters about their own “power stories.” This project explores areas in individuals’ lives where they feel empowered by activities or events that give them a sense of power. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing information about the upcoming Family Empowerment Day hosted by FTNYS this March. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by January 8th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP: Bowling at East Main Lanes
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 a Bowling Event!
Sunday, January 25, 2026
2:00pm-4:00pm
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 January 23rd
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*

RCCP Art for Wellness Event: Equality
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Equality
Saturday, February 14th
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including creating a “We are One” Group Mural. This will allow participants to develop a sense of community and equality among one another. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing valuable information about Families Together in New York State. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by February 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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP Event: Sensory Friendly Showing of Goat
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Oneonta Southside Cinema, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY
Join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for a Sensory Friendly Showing of: GOAT
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Registration begins at 9:45 am
Movie begins at 10 am
Southside Mall Cinema
5006 St Hwy 23
Oneonta, NY
FRN has rented out an entire auditorium to ensure that the lights in the theatre are brighter, the sound is lower and our families can feel comfortable. In addition to free admission to the movie, all attendees will also receive a free snack sized popcorn and drink!
Please Register by February 13th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*
